kudzu3 323 #1 Posted October 8, 2015 Any suggestions on dash panel restoration for 69 charger and 70 raider? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,483 #2 Posted October 9, 2015 ther was a thread here showing how to do it ...I think it was in instructionals??? here it is ... hope it helpshttp://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/57298-raised-letter-dashboard-restoration-technique/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #3 Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, Mikes tutorial is good and can really spruce up your panel.Hah! but I tried it and made a mess of it! found pretty quicky it takes a STEADY hand! and my old creaky 75yr old nerves just wouldnt cooperate, but, I coaxed my son into trying it and it turned out NICE. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 803 #4 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) While that dash turned out beautiful, those 2 tractors are "pre-plastic" dash? Subscribed for an answer as I have a raider with an awful looking dash and I was looking at Vinylguy's decal overlay.HERE Edited October 9, 2015 by Thor27 tried/failed to post pic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #5 Posted October 9, 2015 I'm about to use one of those decals on a 500 special dash. They are sweet! Make sure the dash is smooth as glass. Any imperfections will show right through. I cleaned mine up and painted it. I'll hit it with 400 grit before I put the decal on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #6 Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, they are pre plastic. I restored a plastic dash on my B 80 a couple years ago and it turned out perfect, but these metal panels are quiet different and will require a different technique. I didn't know decals were available, Seems like the only way to go. Anybody have pics of one restored using the decals? Thanks all for the good info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #7 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm sure there are. I'll finish mine next week and post a picture. I'd say it's the only way to save this style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #8 Posted October 10, 2015 I'll be looking forward to the pic, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #9 Posted October 13, 2015 Here ya go. This is the first one of this style I've done. I may order another decal and do it again but I know you wanted to see it. The bottom of the dash is straight. I butted it up against a straight edge so I could do the same with the decal which would help getting it on square. Working from the bottom up with a plastic card I made sure it was tucked in to the horizontal center area. Once it was on I saw that it was a bit oversize and trimming was required on the top and sides. Doing it again I would overlap the bottom just a little and trim all the way around. That would drop the 'Depress clutch when starting' down and get it away from the generator light plug as well as lowering the wording so it would center on the ridge better. I'm thinking it may have been made a bit large and intended to be trimmed. Maybe Terry will chime in here. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #10 Posted October 13, 2015 That looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #11 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks. Terrys decals are outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #12 Posted October 13, 2015 Looks like new ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
