How to got small imprint out of dashboard
May 5th, 2014, 05:05 PM
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How to got small imprint out of dashboard
I picked up an almost mint dashboard for a 1970 442 today. The only problem with the entire dash and pad is one small imprint where they had it leaning on something. Any idea how to get it out? I tried steam which seemed to help a little, but wasn't sure if there is a better way. Below is a picture of the spot - it is about the size of a pencil eraser.
May 9th, 2014, 10:01 AM
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Problem solved
I brought the dash to a local upholstery shop and they heated it out. I am still amazed at how nice this dash is - with the exception of the chrome wearing off under the AC controls it is perfect in every way - no cracks, cuts, dings, etc. I almost hate to put the wood trim on it.
May 9th, 2014, 10:47 AM
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I didn't see your original post but I did a similar thing with a spare dash pad I have. I cut a hole out of the plastic in back and pushed from the rear into the exposed sponge material in the back of the pad while at the same time gently heating the face of the pad with a heat gun. I got most of the dent out but it's still visible. I think with a little more work I could get it looking pretty well.
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