Fixing cracks in dash???

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Drift
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I have a few cracks in my dash. Is there any way to fix them besides replacing the whole dash? If not, where is a good place to get miscellaneous Nissan items? Because I also need a passenger side power window switch, moon roof latch and new rear view mirror.

Also, does anyone know where I can get the rear view mirror attachments that clip on to your existing mirror but are about 2 times larger for improved rear view vision?


Stock-S13
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i suggest you dont get that mirror attachment.. i believe your speaking about that broadway mirror it would not only be horrible transition also RICE but would also limit your vision my sis has one on her civic and i cant see a damn thing out of it.. disregard if you dont have a Fastback. Just picturing if it were in my Fastback and i would have to say no. My .02-edgar

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i suggest you call around local junkyards for a dash with no cracks in it. You can try ecoparts.com. Maybe also try calling around for someone to fix it from a body shops or somewhere that does interior work. I have the same problem right now. **** armorall , dont use it.

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I have a real small crack in the middle of mydash, so I bought one of those vinyl repair kits from Advance Autoparts. I havent tried it yet, but will post after I do. And remember, I only have one small crack.

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i have that "kit" as well. I haven't tried it yet but i hear its no good. So post up on this and lets us know once you do it up.

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Yeah, I will... I'll even take before/after pics. I just gotta get around to doing it, been busy.

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I've been busy as well. Im actually at college right now.

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Hey B240 coming to Irwindale on March 2nd?? you said you wanted to go to the next one didn't you? i missed the shiny street one and i promised my self i would get to the next one. Should be fun!! check out the Nico meet forum. i would also like to be informed on that dash kit thing i have 3 major cracks on mine and can't seem to find a thing to replace its all "carbon fiber this and wood that."-Edgar

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I used the kit from advance auto and it worked pretty good.Be sure to find the right type of paper to match you dash when you heat it up. I used the wrong one at first and it looked like a honda mod. So I scraped it and completed the procedure again and you can hardly tell.

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Hehe, Honda mod... You from VA Beach, huh? I'm only like 1 1/2 to 2 hrs from there.

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Cam i have that link all i could find was that dashmat thing apperciate it.-edgar

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b240
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yea im bringing my gf as well

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I dont know what the dash is exactly made of, but on part of the plastic section of my dash i used superglue very carefully, then sanded it down with 600 grit sandpaper, and repeated, until the crack was gone, lost the tecture of the dash, but hey, it beats a 50 dollar part (it's the piece that surrounds the radio, not the padded part of the dash) just a thoughtast


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