Part 2: How to Restore/Fix/Repair a Cracked Vinyl Dash – Toyota Hilux Pickup/4Runner

This is my second attempt on restoring an old cracked dash from a 1987 Toyota Pickup
This time I’m using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl, brush-on contact cement, and vinyl paint in the following order:
– grind the cracks into a V groove with a dremel
– fill cracks with spray foam
– fill pinholes and final leveling with bondo
– sand smooth
– enlarge vent openings
– apply adhesive to vinyl and dash & wrap vinyl over dash
– trim excess vinyl
– paint to match factory grey

Products used (some may be found cheaper @ local hardware stores)
Dremel 25 pc kit: https://amzn.to/3g0dWs3
or cheaper generic Dremel: https://amzn.to/3v0w1dK
Spreaders: https://amzn.to/3ptttUi
Dupli-Color Prep Spray: https://amzn.to/3w3uKE2
Dupli-Color Charcoal Grey Vinyl & Fabric Paint: https://amzn.to/3EWm1Jc
4-way stretch vinyl: https://amzn.to/3vykgPv
Great Stuff Spray Foam: https://amzn.to/36VPS85
Weldwood Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/38w7yr4
Hacksaw Handle/Blade: https://amzn.to/3kkdvdl
Roller: https://amzn.to/3EVQJ56
Xacto Knife: https://amzn.to/2SaQUps
80 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3vXABuC
USC Kromate Light Body Filler: https://amzn.to/3Ly1vkM
Rubber Sanding Block: https://amzn.to/3kr2HtW
Foam sanding Block 80 Grit
Clamps, 4-pack: https://amzn.to/3vWsnmx

If this looks like too much work, there are also Dash Caps available:
1979 -1983 Toyota Pickup without Side Defrost Vents: https://amzn.to/3uWu2Y1
1984-1986 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (long recessed area across dash top) https://amzn.to/3fTvCFM
1987-1988 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (smaller curved rectangle area on dash top) https://ebay.us/PVU7qd
1989-1995 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: https://amzn.to/2T5rIkh
2003 – 2009 Toyota 4Runner with Speaker Holes: https://amzn.to/3ghX1Qy

I don’t have Patreon or ask for donations but you can support the channel with some rad Yota gear from my store: http://6thgeargarage.net/merchandise/

Here’s the link for used OEM Toyota parts: https://6thgeargarage.net/yota/

First attempt at dash restoration: https://youtu.be/S-UPaYTFBlE

How to Remove 1980’s Toyota Pickup/4Runner Dash Pad Cover: https://youtu.be/oZD-g4RfdUo

Here are some other Toyota videos you may find helpful:
Remove Toyota Truck Rear Glass Window: https://youtu.be/0CKQC8hrOOE
How to clean/Restore Toyota Pickup/4Runner Door Panels: https://youtu.be/SrkyU1dGEh8
Toyota Door Disassemble: https://youtu.be/JWifUB0VQPc
Rebuild front knuckle & replace birfield joint: https://youtu.be/pxMACmhY-3w
Remove an Entire Toyota Rear Axle Assembly: https://youtu.be/MIQEsumrEHQ
Install/Upgrade to V6 1″ Master Cylinder on 4 cyl Toyota: https://youtu.be/P2DT0RHI8K8
Install Toyota Rear Axle Bearing, Oil Seal – WITHOUT a Press: https://youtu.be/6LdUhST3aIg
Replace Toyota Drive Shaft Center Support Carrier Bearing: https://youtu.be/CbzyPUmBiEU
Trail Gear Hi-Steer install: https://youtu.be/vJqFHQq9Ni0
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Fixing Floor and Rocker panel rust: https://youtu.be/7Xkdnrsa62A
Remove Headliner in Toyota Pickup Truck: https://youtu.be/HP9uAocDztQ
Remove Toyota Pickup & 4Runner COMPLETE Dash: https://youtu.be/yKG_F30MdQE
Toyota 22RE Engine Teardown: https://youtu.be/muBeyKgP5gY
22r Compression Test: https://youtu.be/v7EdRwCW9Fs
Remove Toyota 22RE Engine & Transmission: https://youtu.be/9utG8PChbc4
Toyota Pickup/4Runner Vent Window Conversion: https://youtu.be/nDJM9MBk4-k
Toyota 4×4 Transfer Case Rear Flange Oil Seal Replacement: https://youtu.be/a-_c7jKx7uc
Replace Pinion Oil Seal in Rear Diff: https://youtu.be/0xGH8J9YJYs
Remove Door Panel: https://youtu.be/6yAXzWO_i6s
LED Headlight Conversion: https://youtu.be/-V9lLASMNxI
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Breaking a Rusty Toyota Frame in Half: https://youtu.be/MZEADsA92UA
Toyota Pickup Fiberglass Bed Review: https://youtu.be/TuwqEFHvifo
B-Pillar Trim Removal & Install: https://youtu.be/6urbZ2BQ24k
How to disassemble Vent Window: https://youtu.be/7-DoHb2y9qM

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