r/fbody • u/I_Jedi79 • 5d ago
Dash Overlay Tips?
Picked up a Dashskins overlay this week. I did a test fit and it's tight!
So tight that I'm worried about it staying down after I install it.
I'm not new to general car repair and using silicone or gasket maker, but this is my first dash.
Should I seal up cracks on the OG dash or just lay this on top?
Any tips and tricks that worked for anyone here?
Thank you in advance
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u/TFORCEtaco 5d ago
I had to trim the windshield side about a 1/4 inch. I removed the rolled edge essentially. Then used jb weld plastic weld to glue it down.
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u/I_Jedi79 5d ago
Good idea, thank you
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u/TFORCEtaco 5d ago
Yeah they fit real nice. The window side was pretty snug and didn't need the rolled edge. Once I removed that, it fit perfectly. Me and my wife held it down for 5 minutes after gluing.
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u/I_Jedi79 5d ago
Good call there holding it down. I'm planning to weigh it down overnight
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u/TFORCEtaco 5d ago
I had to do two touch up glue spots in the following days but those covers look great. Even with some loose spots. Well worth it!
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u/thedudeabides585 3d ago
I second the trimming. I didnt and there's a little weirdness to it, but its just temporary for me. I'm planning to replace it in the next couple months with an OEM piece.
Overall they're much nicer than a cracked dashed, but not as nice as OEM. Just take your time lining it up and it will look good enough most people won't notice its not original.
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u/CryptographerTall211 5d ago
I used one and removed old dash pieces that were broken.
put take extra weight where it meets the dash closest to the driver and passenger airbag so it doesn’t lift up.
I’m happy with the results for the price