A cracked dashboard indicates a structural issue beyond the abilities of a standard leather or vinyl filler. Most dashes are made of either rigid plastic or vinyl laminated to a thick foam pad. Neither can be sub-patched. A flexible epoxy is the best solution.
We recommend SEM Dual-Mix™ Multi-Plastic Repair Material (part# 39847) and this process:
- Trim / shave away any lifting edges.
- Fill the crack a little high with the epoxy and smooth with a card.
- Allow to cure for an hour.
- Sand evenly with 220 grit wet-or-dry.
- Repeat until a level surface is achieved.
- Polish with 500 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper.
- Texturize. This epoxy does not emboss well in its uncured state, and sanding may remove your efforts. The easiest is to apply a spray grain. Tiny dots of super glue, patted and dispersed with a paper towel, catalyzed with baking soda, and then sanded can also impart texture as demonstrated here. Follow with the spray grain for best results.
- Let each coat of spray grain dry for at least 10 minutes before applying another. Thin coats are better. Gently polish with 500 grit.
- Apply color.
Rub ‘n Restore® colors dry with a low luster finish on their own, which is recommended for broad, glaring surfaces like a dashboard. Our colors do not need to be sealed.
Great tutorail. I just restored my dashboard crack following these instructions and those found here: https://www.youcanic.com/post/restore-fix-cracked-dashboard
Date: 11-18-2021 (Thursday)
Looking for a way to fix a recent Crack my Dashboard – 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (Black/Black) Need some type of filler (Black if possible) – Have been very careful NOT TO LEAN ON THIS DASHBOARD – Had Oil Changed and the person supported his weight on the dashboard –
I have leaned over the years to not putting your (or anybody else) hand on my Dashboard and Cracking it after I have had this car for 21 plus years with NO DAMAGE to Dashboard or other interior parts – Have learned from past experience Not to put weight on any dashboard – Any help will be appreciated
Thank you – Have a great Day/Week and stay Healthy
Roy S.