How Do You Repair Cracks In A Dashboard?
Often cheap vinyl fill and color repair kits don’t adhere well to the edges of those ugly dashboard cracks, allowing the crack to spread further. If you want to preserve your car dashboard, silicone caulking is a great alternative, as it remains flexible over time, yet is strong enough to stick to the edges of dashboard cracks as they expand and contract. Even better, this form of dashboard crack repair is fast, easy and inexpensive. Read on to learn how to repair cracks in a dashboard. Step 1 Use a utility knife to “V” cut the crack slightly. Be careful not to cut too much, shave away just enough to form a “V” shape, to allow easy application of the silicone caulking. Step 2 Clean well both inside and outside of the crack, removing all dust and loose particles. Allow the area to dry well before proceeding. Step 3 Mask either side of the crack with painters tape to keep the caulking in the opening and not on the good vinyl dashboard. Silicone caulking dries clear, but shiny. Step 4 App
