toro455

Anyone ever replace the aluminum backed wood trim on a 1970 442 dash ?

First question is what works best to remove the old adhesive off the plastic dash parts without melting plastic ?

Second question is what works best as far as adhesive to mount the new aluminum backed wood trim without melting plastic ?

Would a brush on contact cement work or is there something better ?

Lady72nRob71

Contact cement would be the best choice. Most are sprays, which would not be ideal for the dash (unless very carful masking and covering of the interior is done to catch overspray. A brush-on one would be best. 3M makes some good ones.
Make sure that the cement you get is approved for up to 150*F continuous temperature minimum, or the trim will be coming off when the car gets hot.
Do NOT use DAP Weldwood, as even thought they claim it will hold up to 200*, it does not (I learned the hard way.)

There are thin sticky double sided tapes made for emblems and such that might work, too.

Removal of the old stuff would be careful work with a razor blade or sandpaper, being careful not to damage the plastic. A pretty smooth surface will be required.