How to Repair Cracked or Seriously Damaged Dashboards

To repair a cracked or seriously damaged dashboard, first use a craft knife to remove all raised edges, creating a "V" shaped edge. Do not hesitate to increase the size of the damage.

If there are bubbles or foreign materials from previous repairs, they must be removed. Sand the edges with sandpaper.

After carefully removing all dust, proceed to filling. You will need 2000 T-flex filler, a two-component epoxy putty costing £60.52, available from restauropelle.it. It takes about 20 minutes to harden, after which you can sand it with 800 grit sandpaper, and then continue applying the product until nearly level.

Next, seal the repair with Liquid Vinyl (£36.64) and the special Vynil Mesh gauze (£25.63). Apply adhesive to the filled area, brush it on, and then attach the gauze on top, which should also be brushed with adhesive and well coated. After allowing it to dry thoroughly, apply the Dash Repair mixture with Liquid Vinyl (£31.13 + £36.64) to achieve a putty that is more or less soft depending on the case.

Pour it onto the area to be treated, and once dry, it can be easily sanded. At this point, it just needs to be coloured.

They used a specific product from their catalogue, but you can use whatever you prefer, as long as it is suitable. The result is perfect.