Fixing dash

[mbalbritton]

So the '98 ZJ I bought a couple of months ago is virtually blemish free inside and out except for the dash and door panel pads.

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix the dash pad?

the top layer has separated from the pad and then soft touch top layer has split. I'd rather not rip out the dash if at all possible. Ideas? I'll even entertain creative ideas.

 

[Infamous1]

BeDazzle it!!

 

[RatLabGuy]

Buy a glue-on plastic dash cover and move on?
More trouble than it's worth IMO

 

[jeepinmatt]

Spray some adhesive under it, then take a can of Dust Off, turn it upside down, and spray the frozen liquid out onto it so that the top layer flash contracts and then sticks to the glue. My asstoot engineering judgement says theres a 15% chance it will kinda work...

 

[RatLabGuy]

Or - just fill that whole bowl (and the crack) with resin so it's flat. Sand it nice and smooth, paint it all perdy.

Better yet - use a clear resin, fill it all the way up and while it's curing, drop a plastic fish in it

 

[DSM Turbos]

See if you have somebody like this locally if you are willing to spend the money - Leather Repair for Furniture, Couches, Sofas - Fibrenew | Fibrenew North Raleigh Wake Forest
I have heard really good things about the work he does

 

[Fabrik8]

Is that missing an airbag from under that area?

 

[mbalbritton]

Is that missing an airbag from under that area?

Never been wrecked and only one meticulous owner, so I would think no. All should be intact.

 

[Blaze]

Fill it up with M&Ms, they you can have a snack while you drive.

 

[RatLabGuy]

Fill it up with M&Ms, they you can have a snack while you drive.

Small marbles, then lay a clear sheet of acrylic over it. Enjoy the sound of them rolling around every time you do a corner.

 

[mbalbritton]

Small marbles, then lay a clear sheet of acrylic over it. Enjoy the sound of them rolling around every time you do a corner.

FUCK THAT! You sir are dismissed from the discussion.

 

[VortecJeep]

Mount a first aid kit over it.