I also restored another dash using different vinyl and it came out much better:    • Part 2: How to Restore/Fix/Repair a C...  

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Today I'm restoring an old cracked dash from a 1987 Toyota Pickup Truck using the following steps:
grind the cracks into a V groove with a dremel
enlarge vent openings
fill cracks with long strand bondo
fill smaller areas with regular bondo
sand smooth
apply adhesive to vinyl and dash
wrap vinyl over dash
trim excess vinyl

Products used:
Dremel 25 pc kit: https://amzn.to/3g0dWs3
or cheaper generic Dremel: https://amzn.to/3v0w1dK
Longstrand Filler, Quart: https://amzn.to/3pv5t34
Fiberglass filler, quart: https://amzn.to/3puF4T6
Spreaders: https://amzn.to/3ptttUi
DupliColor Prep Spray: https://amzn.to/3w3uKE2
Fast Tack 92 by Sprayway: https://amzn.to/3pCb08b
Xacto Knife: https://amzn.to/2SaQUps
80 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3vXABuC
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3pwOtcX
Clamps, 4pack: https://amzn.to/3vWsnmx

Dash Cap Links:
1979 1983 Toyota Pickup without Side Defrost Vents: https://amzn.to/3uWu2Y1
19841986 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (long recessed area across dash top) https://amzn.to/3fTvCFM
19871988 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase) https://ebay.us/PVU7qd
19891995 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: https://amzn.to/2T5rIkh
2003 2009 Toyota 4Runner with Speaker Holes: https://amzn.to/3ghX1Qy

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