Saw this on CL and interested to buy it as a dash 'project', but not sure if anyone has done major repairs like in the radio opening or filling in the holes that are in this one where there were switches or lights?
I thought about using my existing dash as a 'parts dash' to graft in the radio section that's good on mine, but not sure how I'd match the texturing and blend it.
Definitely easier Kevin. I'm not a fan of the aftermarket dashes though because the silver trim is shiny chrome instead of dull like the originals, and they chrome the bottom two smaller openings for the turn signals, which just jump out to me as being wrong.
dashboard said
Jan 26, 2018
Your right, that chrome really jumps out. You could paint out the chrome around the turn signal indicators.
John D said
Jan 28, 2018
Another trick to get rid of unwanted "chrome" on plastic parts - I do it all the time on model parts... "Easy-Off" oven cleaner.
"Chrome" on plastic parts is really vaporized aluminum. The lye in Easy-Off will chew it right off! It won't affect the underlying plastic.
Supplies:
Rubber Gloves
Eye Protection
Easy-Off (the bare-bones, unscented, Yellow can, stinky, nasty stuff)
Disposable cup (Dixie cup, spray can top, etc.)
Q-Tips
Masking Tape
Rags
I suggest you try this on a scrap part first to get the hang of it!
- Do a very thorough masking job around the area you're going to remove the chrome, and cover everything else. You don't need an errant drip landing somewhere.
- Spray some Easy-Off into a disposable cup and soak a Q-Tip in the stuff.
- Carefully swap the goo onto the area of chrome you want to remove.
- After about 10 minutes you'll see the goo turning black-ish. This is the aluminum being chewed off.
- Swab off the gunk, and re-apply as needed (kinda like paint stripper)
- When all the aluminum is gone, neutralize the chems with a thorough wash with plain water.
Saw this on CL and interested to buy it as a dash 'project', but not sure if anyone has done major repairs like in the radio opening or filling in the holes that are in this one where there were switches or lights?
I thought about using my existing dash as a 'parts dash' to graft in the radio section that's good on mine, but not sure how I'd match the texturing and blend it.
LINK TO DASH ON CL
Here's a pic of the areas in question:
The price is way too high, and I'm thinking $100 max. to even be interested in it to try to repair it and buy all the gauges, wiring harness, etc.
It could be a Monte Carlo dash too with the holes that are in it.
I have a Monty dash if you would like.
www.opgi.com/chevelle/CH23644/
Thanks Bob! PM sent.
Definitely easier Kevin. I'm not a fan of the aftermarket dashes though because the silver trim is shiny chrome instead of dull like the originals, and they chrome the bottom two smaller openings for the turn signals, which just jump out to me as being wrong.
"Chrome" on plastic parts is really vaporized aluminum. The lye in Easy-Off will chew it right off! It won't affect the underlying plastic.
Supplies:
Rubber Gloves
Eye Protection
Easy-Off (the bare-bones, unscented, Yellow can, stinky, nasty stuff)
Disposable cup (Dixie cup, spray can top, etc.)
Q-Tips
Masking Tape
Rags
I suggest you try this on a scrap part first to get the hang of it!
- Do a very thorough masking job around the area you're going to remove the chrome, and cover everything else. You don't need an errant drip landing somewhere.
- Spray some Easy-Off into a disposable cup and soak a Q-Tip in the stuff.
- Carefully swap the goo onto the area of chrome you want to remove.
- After about 10 minutes you'll see the goo turning black-ish. This is the aluminum being chewed off.
- Swab off the gunk, and re-apply as needed (kinda like paint stripper)
- When all the aluminum is gone, neutralize the chems with a thorough wash with plain water.