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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

I got hold of some household sealant used for sealing around wooden (or mock-wood) window frames. It's dark brown in colour to match dark-stained wood (mahogany). Some are lighter than others and I had to buy a couple before I got one the right shade.

Anyhow, I used it to fill the gaps caused by the cracks in my dashboard and, do you know, it's doesn't look too bad. You can still see the cracks, obviously, but to a casual glance, they're definitely a lot less visible.

Best thing is, the stuff's flexible, so it should be able to absorb temperature changes, etc.

I used an acrylic-based sealant, but there are silicone and polyureathe versions available. I noticed there's even a version in black for those of you with black interiors!

HTH
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Paul · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 1:29 am Post subject:

Please post a picture.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Damn! I knew someone would want to see a pic.

Now I'll have to figure out how to get back onto PhotoBucket!

I'll try and get something done tonight.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

OK here (hopefully) are the pix.

It's a difficult thing to show, so I took some with flash and some without. Most were taken through the windscreen/shield, so the contrast is a bit ropey. If anything, the cracks show up stronger in the photos than they do in 'real life', but judge for yourselves...:

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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Have you thought about squashing a little more in there to bring it up to the level of the dash?
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Yes, I've tried that and visually, at least, the cracks almost disappear.

Unfortunately, in doing that, you inevitably get some excess sealant around the cracks and, in wiping the excess sealant away with solvent, it always seems to reduce the level in the cracks to what you see in the photos.

Being the conservative dude I am, I've so far erred on the side of too little sealant rather than too much. But, bouyed up by the results thus far, I think I'll have a more serious attempt (probably post-Nurburgring) at filling up to level of the dash...

I'll keep you posted.
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1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

'There is no substitute for a little grease under your fingernails.' - Chrenan, 924board.org

PORSCHEV · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

I think the plastic dash caps do a great job for what you pay.
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Mav666 · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 47 Location: Newcastle, UK

Good idea Mike, I've looking at some black filler for guttering and was wondering if it would work, think I'll give it a try

Have to say I'm not that much of a fan of the overlays, while no-one really uses the dash speaker hole, covering it makes the dash look a bit plain IMO.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

The caps I have seen (and owned) had the speaker hole.

But Mav, please post pics so we can see how yours came out.
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tux · Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 133 Location: Nottingham UK

I just used white sealant and touched it in with an artists brush and some satin black paint Paul.
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Mav666 · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 47 Location: Newcastle, UK

Pete said this on our home forum, but you been sacked, you're posting more now that ever LOL.

will certainly post pics when I give it a go, my old n/a had a badly cracked brown dash will mention this to the guy who owns it now.

My S has very sight cracking so should cover up nicely, only ever seen the overlays without the speaker hole over here, good to know there are ones available with it cut out.