i have a csXX ke70 83.

on the dash on the passenger side i have the tiniest of cracks beginning. its right where the little plastic edge is to divide the two compartments.

how do i stop it from getting worse?

i don't like the look of a dash cover so is there anything else i can do?

is silicone spray the best option? and to try keep it out of direct sunlight as much as possible?

thanks.

leah

i have a csXX ke70 83.

on the dash on the passenger side i have the tiniest of cracks beginning. its right where the little plastic edge is to divide the two compartments.

how do i stop it from getting worse?

i don't like the look of a dash cover so is there anything else i can do?

is silicone spray the best option? and to try keep it out of direct sunlight as much as possible?

thanks.

leah

 

buy and install an uncracked one.

thanks for the advice, i never would have thought of that.

It's not like you have a KE10!!!

It's not like you have a KE10!!!

 

. . . good point.

If you want to spend a crapload of money you can have the whole dash restored. But as KE70's aren't as rare, I'd just find a good dash.

drill a hole on each side of the crack and then sikaflex it up and smooth it out really well. Paint it the same colour as the rest of the dash. The holes will only need to be very small, the crack will get to this point and go no further.

I would get a nice dash cover, there are some out there, you just have to look. Anything would be better than mine.

 

I'd also keep it out of the sun, invest in a windscreen reflector thingo and treat it with some interior cleaner specialised for vinyl type applications.

Failing that I'd look for a new dash. They shouldn't be that hard to find, it's a ke70. :yak:

blu tack a troll doll, or bobbing head dog in place.

 

problem solved. :yak:

Hey corolla nut , that's really good advice about drill holes and sikaflex...............do you know whether it would work equally as well on hard plastic dashes, such as my Mazda MX5 ??

 

Thanks heaps, pete

troll doll is looking like a winning idea there ;)

can't stand the look of a dash cover.

i'd do the drill thing if the crack was bigger though.

thanks for the advice everyone!

;)

I love the troll idea!

 

Please post progress shots. :(

Edited January 20, 200917 yr by 67Rolla-Ken