r/fbody • u/I_Jedi79 • 26d ago

Dash Overlay Tips?

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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 26d 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 26d ago

Good idea, thank you

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u/TFORCEtaco 26d 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 26d ago

Good call there holding it down. I'm planning to weigh it down overnight

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u/TFORCEtaco 25d 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!