Cracked Dashboard Repair With Fiberglass - Box Chevy Caprice On 28's - How To Restore A Dash Pad

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1985 Box Chevy Caprice On 28's Dash Restoration For Life with the Ike's
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Video Highlights
0:50 - Life with the Ike's Drops Dash Off
3:05 - The Game Plan
5:00 - Knocking Down High Areas
5:35 - Laying Fleece Down
8:39 - Trimming out Fleece
9:54 - Overlapping Fleece On The Backside
10:43 - Why Should You Use Staples
11:28 - Stapling Fleece To Pad
12:05 - Marking Out For Speaker Grilles
13:16 - Materials Used For Fiberglassing
14:08 - Mixing Fiberglass Resin
15:12 - Applying Resin To The Fleece
16:33 - Tip Of The Week
17:44 - Applying The Fiberglass Cloth
21:03 - Knocking Down Jagged Edges
22:55 - Cutting Out For Speaker Grilles
26:09 - Trimming Fleece With Die Grinder
27:05 - Setting Speaker Grilles In Place
30:20 - Leveling Dash Pad With 80 Grit
31:06 - Applying The Rondo
32:37 - Catching The Rondo Drips
33:31 - Sanding Down The Rondo
34:14 - Spreading Body Filler In Low Areas
35:37 - Knocking Down Filler With 180 Grit
36:16 - Using Glazing Putty On Low Areas
36:42 - Using A Guide Coat For Blocking
37:46 - Blocking With 180 Grit
39:29 - Finding Low Areas With Guide Coat
40:54 - Drilling Out Mounting Holes
41:13 - Using A Maroon Scotch-Brite On Plastic Prep
41:49 - Spraying Adhesion Promoter On Plastic
42:25 - Spraying Primer
43:42 - How Primer Shows Your Imperfections
44:11 - Using 1 Part & 2 Part Glazing Putty
45:02 - Using Guide Coat For Blocking Primer
48:08 - Spraying The Final Primer
49:40 - Using Guide Coat For Wet-Sanding
50:54 - Wet-Sanding With 400 Grit
52:46 - Using Bed Liner For Texture
53:12 - Spraying Bed Liner
54:31 - Quick Tip On Spraying Bed Liner
54:42 - Looking At The Color Coat
55:04 - Spraying The Color
57:03 - Spraying A Flat Clear
57:54 - Completed Results
59:31 - Life with the Ike's Receives & Test Fit Dash
1:03:57 - Outro
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Complete step by step process of fiberglassing a dashboard for a fellow CZcamsr's Box Chevy Caprice On 28 Inch Rucci's. The dash pad had a few cracks from years of wear and tear but that's what comes with restoring Old School Cars. Thanks for the support.... SprayWayCustoms
#CrackedDashboardRepair #SprayWayCustoms #BoxChevy #HowToFiberglassDash #DashboardRestoration #LifeWithTheIkes
You can use the same process to
fiberglass dash
fiberglass speaker box sub box
fiberglass rear deck
fiberglass center console
fiberglass tweeter speaker pods
fiberglass kick panels
fiberglass pillars
fiberglass bumper
fiberglass spoiler
fiberglass hood scoop
Endless possibilities

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Here's A Video Of Fiberglass Supplies To Get When Fiberglassing czcams.com/video/spw6BGPdjbg/video.html

[@danparmer9875]

Anybody else notice that spray way does mostly everything one handed!! This dude is the truth and amazingly talented!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for the compliment Dan

[@jasonpipkin1249]

Just what I needed after a rough day. Fired up CZcams and see a new Sprayway vid. Just what I needed.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

I'm right on time then 👌

[@87ChevyCaprice]

Sprayway has done it again 🔥 🔥

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you Pete

[@artlovetheprince729]

@@SprayWayCustoms what's the telephone number to your shop?

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

Haven't watched the whole thing but I'm already excited.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for tuning in

[@dwaynewhitaker7577]

The level of detail is top notch brother

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Dwayne

[@brianeichelberger4533]

Appreciate the great wk bro you did amazing job on the dash we gotta collaborate again!!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks

[@russellhiggins7851]

@@SprayWayCustoms how much for the dashboard repair. I need it bad for my 87 box bro.

[@GLAS63]

That dash never looked that good, not even when it was brand new.. Great Job Bro!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Greg

[@AintScaredGarage]

I love when you do these dashboards, that's amazing, it didn't look that good when it was new

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks a lot ASG

[@Solidkickz305]

Actually looks like it’s been wrapped in Iltalian leather👌🏾 definitely will fool the eyes 👀 once installed, great job once again✊🏾💯

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol..appreciate you

[@ssgang777]

It sure does

[@gatorboots7608]

You're a master of your craft my friend, I always enjoy these vids!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Gator Boots

[@bigghurt187]

Better than OEM, damn man is all I can say beautiful work as always

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@CarAudioInc]

Awesome video, the end from Ike had me dead, "ain't nobody talkin bout you"

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@ritchschut1997]

Pro Tip: After the resin on your fleece dry's, take your da and say some 80 grit and sand your resin coated fleece. This gives the matte or cloth layer that comes next something to bond to ( not to mention make the air pockets MUCH easier to get rid of ) . A couple of other things I noticed, especially on the fleece, you really should go heavier with the resin. I noticed that the level of resin was not as consistent as you really want for it to be. I would also switch to a landau top adhesive instead of the loctite spray adhesive. Over time the loctite product tends to let go in my experience. Finally, I would recommend using a different resin. I have used that same resin and once again, over time, it has let me down a few times. Sorry for being long winded, Just want to see everyones projects go well and last a long time.

[@ritchschut1997]

I would also suggest using a shop vac instead of compressed air to get the dust off the surface. Makes shop clean up FAR easier and the shop vac wont put and condensation or oils down on your surfaces.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for all the info Ritch 🤝

[@Titans2138]

@@SprayWayCustoms hey bro, love your videos. You inspired me and taught me a lot of things and I appreciate you dude. Your work is amazing. I've made a center console and door panels following your instruction. I agree with this guy but partially for a different reason. You should sand cured bondo brand fiberglass resin after it dries before adding another layer because that type of resin is a 'finishing' resin because it contains wax which floats to the top layer and is actually what lets the fiberglass cure. There is also 'laminating' fiberglass resin that doesn't contain wax so you don't have to sand or do anything between layers because it never cures. This can save you a lot of time and fiberglass dust from sanding it. You can get it to cure by using finishing resin as the final layer or you can just add wax to laminating resin for the top layer and that's what I'm gonna do. Check this video series out. It's like 8 or 9 parts and I learned a lot. He talks about laminating resin in part 2 and then he explains how to get it to cure with wax in a later part. These boat guys know what's up. Keep on grinding bro. czcams.com/video/i9hfpOCnzEs/video.html

[@Titans2138]

@@SprayWayCustoms BTW I would've never even messed with fiberglass if it wasn't for your videos. I bet thousands of dudes have started making fiberglass things just because of you. If only 10,000 out of the 1,000,000 viewers of one of your videos (that's only 1%) buys a gallon of fiberglass resin that's $500,000 in resin sales. They owe you big time bro.

[@kelcyharmon9519]

U can't do nothing but learn something new, watching sprayway every time 💯💪

[@SprayWayCustoms]

That's what I'm talking about Kelcy 🤝

[@KingPando097]

Your attention to detail is amazing I love how you take such pride in your work !

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you James

[@reesescales8969]

What up Sprayway. You work miracles. 💯That dash looks better than a OME part. I love it 💯🥇🏆

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Reese

[@MrWhytboi]

Aye look at fiberglass rollers when you get a chance.... it makes wetting out cloth way easier. Works just a great on chop. And you will use less resin as well. I still ain’t bought any, I will tho. I still use my brush lol.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks family

[@paepaegalei6984]

Ever since I watch your show on phone,when i watch you do the door pillar,putting tweeters,and back dashboard putting in speaker,and rims ,and then motorcycle, golf cart,door panel,yes the door panel blue and green the comedian i love that color,yes even when pant your buddies SUV I didn't like the color but the paint job was nice,i can go on and on ,i have watch all your shows,and i learn so much Premier skills and your talent,i been watching your CZcams channel going 2 and 1/2 years i never miss your show,to me your channel is #1 to me awesome job God bless you with ,with your business and family 👍✌

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for the great compliment and long time support 🤝

[@paepaegalei6984]

Hi, o yeah even when you put the sunroof,even when don't know how to wield ,you still did a awesome job,i us to walk,now im on a wheelchair, but i don't let that stop me of put me down,i have a 1988 Silverado pickup,im to improvise or make it work me,do you have merchandise,because i watch your shows you never machine like shirts for sweater i will buy sweater,out here in Seattle ,it get cold,o yeah go hawk ,that's what our QB would say,i would like to order something from your channel,keep up with and your awesome work,o as we say in Samoa talofa 👍👍👍👍👍✌

[@SwagGatsby]

One handed bandit 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol 😂 Thanks Swag

[@thebakery3996]

Another classic spray way joints.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for the support

[@XXX-qk2cq]

Super job Spray Way!!!! its interesting that you have a very popular channel with incredible content and talent and you have done the whole thing with never showing your face!!!! You have drawn people to you channel through the mastery of your craft!!! What a success!!!!!!!!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

😂...thanks a lot for the great compliment 🤝

[@KillinYotes]

Another great watch! Awesome work!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you

[@darrelldyer6681]

You never disappoint! Step by step instructions too. 👍

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Darrell

[@ralphieralph8781]

Class is in session! Another great one!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Double R

[@caddiman9834]

Killin it like always kid.🤙🏼 Keep workin bro. Thanx again Mr. Magic.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks again Caddi Man

[@aaron37lovesmusic]

Great work! Will be checking out your other vids.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Aaron

[@markbarton4344]

Got it looking really good man! Finally got my comments back. Love the flat look!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Great, thanks Mark

[@cjespers]

I'm blown away by this!! Most Excellent my friend!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Carl

[@cholo9171]

Another master piece! Gonna see about bringing you my c10 dash when I get ready to finish my interior!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Ok... thanks

[@Ram010108]

Its so clean it looks OEM. Out of all the dash videos I've watched from you over the years this one of my favorite for sure.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks man. I appreciate that

[@kelcyharmon9519]

This what u call a Master at work 💯💯💯

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Kelcy

[@markhope4993]

You do fantastic work I'm really impressed.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Mark

[@timothykeith1367]

You make it look easier than it is! The Chevy looks fantastic too!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Tim

[@blueovalracing1582]

Buddy i have just discovered your Channel yesterday and I have been watching your videos you workmanship is unbelievable you can see plain as day that you take pride in your work I am also watching your older videos trying to catch up on all those great videos of yours

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks a lot...I'm glad to have you on the team now 🤝

[@CarReviewsbyKJ]

Motivation for everybody building a old school 💪🏾

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Yes indeed. Thanks KJ

[@jwalk7345]

U from Alabama same here man just got done watching some of your videos keep up the good work man

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for the BAMA support

[@3Wheels1Block]

Brilliant video! Thank you for covering all the steps, I learned a lot of things that i missed when I tried this before. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us 👍

[@SprayWayCustoms]

No problem... thanks for watching

[@davidniebeling77]

Your work is amazing and you are truly inspirational! I'm looking forward to working on some of my own projects and the advice that you've given is going to be invaluable! Thanks!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

My pleasure David...glad I could be help to you

[@jackhowlett7413]

Great job Sprayway as always. Ike putting together a monster box 📦 Chevy

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Yes indeed. Thanks Jack

[@richarcruz7843]

Man I’ve learned so much from ur channel ….keep on inspiring all of us one episode at th time ure a true Blessing to all of us God Bless

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for the big support

[@markmdusty3]

Awesome work as always Sprayway. Love your attention to detail no matter what job you do. Big 👍 from the UK.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate the support coming from The UK 🇬🇧

[@creationzthruair834]

Knowledge on top of knowledge. Love it!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@lonniebrock3282]

Looking great beautiful blue and dash matches perfect he does a awesome job

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Lonnie

[@steves759]

Nice job that flat textured finish gives it a soft look adding class to the look.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Steve

[@MIKEH.777]

Wow SPRAYWAY you made that dash pad look amazing. Keep up the great work like always and God Bless you and your family 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks again Mike

[@franciscopolanco7867]

Spray way you the truth my man..thank you for the videos..I followed your lead and was able to do some custom work on my Box Chevy..

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Great...thanks for the support

[@XXX-qk2cq]

Had to comment while watching, Rondo at last!!!!!!! Its been to long SprayWay!! More Rondo!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol...I gotcha 👌

[@ramonrivera5467]

I really like the dash smooth surface and the strength with fiberglass looks very good

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Greatly appreciate the support

[@MrALAVOL99]

My favorite CZcamsr watching you is like being in a master class

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks man

[@mrlg2u957]

Recently subscribed to bro channel and he don’t cut no corners and his work is A-1

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Greatly appreciated Larry

[@patricksmith3761]

Excellent Work! No Cap!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Much appreciated Pat 🤝

[@husky1232]

Looks amazing as always love watching you go to work and very informative thanks for sharing your skills appreciate it stay safe sprayway

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for always tuning in

[@apineiro010858]

Wow that came out really really nice you’re an artist man

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Albert

[@kevincraig8257]

I was thinking about painting a few pieces on my MT-10 motorcycle kinda cruising you tube to find some ideas and came across this channel u dont care if i ever paint anything in the future there are some channels that keep watching and this is one of them glad I found it

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks a lot Kevin...I'm glad you found me. Welcome to The Team 🤝

[@bishop2355]

And yet another absolutely fantastic job! =)

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@kanyefranklin9392]

Sprayway really tried to make that lil bit of guide coat work😂😂😂 said forget that trip to the store. Nice work though it look really good like always👍

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol 😂

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

back with another one great job man

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you family

[@booyascone4003]

I haven't gotten around to doing my 81 Lac yet but I still brag about the first video I seen you do the dash with the body filler and fiberglass mix and bed liner always fresh

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks bro

[@bryanmcdougal1178]

Another great video.. Watching your videos have inspired me to finally paint my mustang and fiberglass my rear deck starting next month. Man thank you for what u do, you're a blessing to all DIYers.. If at all possible I would like to send you pics of my progress as start my project.. Thank you again...

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Yes you can Bryan...wish you nothing but the best on your project. sprayway123@gmail

[@bigroryhollar5023]

I can see why you have so many hatterz ...! 😎
You do one hell of a job ...... phenomenal..🍻

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate the compliment

[@jordanbeidatsch5824]

you got me close to pulling the trigger! I have a dash and a center console that I need to repair for an 81 spider. I'm torn between hiring someone or just trying to do it! this is great work!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

You can do it Jordan 👌

[@TootCommons]

Louisville, MS born and raised!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@TootCommons]

@@SprayWayCustoms always watching my boy!

[@addicktive08]

Man you are soooo dope, I’ve learned a lot watching your videos… I can’t wait until I see you do work on Harley bags and lids

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Jay

[@MRRANDOM1]

Great work Unk thanks for sharing I’ll be following your process on mines soon! 💯💯🔥💪🏾👍🏾

[@SprayWayCustoms]

No problem nephew 🤝

[@michaelegan8703]

Looks great you sure do some nice work most people dont know what it takes to do something like that.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Michael

[@shaquillemulligan2768]

Good work on the dashboard Spray way 🔥

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Shaq

[@kylephillips1491]

Love the dash vids would love to see more boss 👊🏻

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Ok..thanks Kyle

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Came out fantastic man.
Nice job!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks TPP

[@jasonwright3640]

Strikes again 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you Jason

[@marvinamos7532]

I have no interest in learning how to do what you do but I just can't stop watching you do it. Your work is next level bro. Keep it up and you will have to hire some help.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Marv

[@chrissellers5296]

U did another awesome job
I'm working on my very first show truck and I owe it to you from your teaching thanks man

[@SprayWayCustoms]

That's great. I appreciate the support Chris

[@chrissellers5296]

@@SprayWayCustoms thank you it was your teaching that got me to where I'm at today

[@mrchisum8841]

Dang bro, you work is slowly inspiring me to finally fiber glass my back seats (because they got deleted) and install 2 10s in each seat hole, still tryna figure out how to go about it and make it removable in case I need to maintenance the subs or amp

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Glad I could be inspiration to you

[@chrismcbride2340]

hey once again u put ur magic on it and tht is a nice color for a dash it made it pop with the blue nice wrk

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thank you Chris

[@christopherwatson1078]

Hey half of us Columbus boys stay watchin i did a 96 chevy like the 1 you did not to long now im on a 2017 ram couldn't do it without your vids

[@SprayWayCustoms]

That's great...appreciate that Family

[@adambarnes1806]

Real talk from Harvey man this makes you wanna buy a Chevy an hope the dash is cracked so I could send it too you... It don't have too b cracked . You do amazing work

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Adam

[@blkmacgyver8949]

i have never done any kind of fiberglass work but for real, this makes me wanna go to pull a part and start snatchig dashes and trying!!!!!! No this aint a comment just to comment, i am really contemplating this!!!!!!! You the man @SprayWayCustoms

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks a lot fam

[@SlimTheSavage-mi7ly]

Nice work 🔥

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Appreciate you fam

[@deepsouth3957]

Dash came out excellent

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks

[@TheLoc386]

Alright. You make this shit look way too easy. Fucked up the dash on my bubble caprice - got it right the second time though 🤣. Always appreciate the content, homie.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Tevin

[@Kyle7K]

Thanks for the video. I am most likely getting the car I owned in high school (93 til 99) back and it's been neglected. It's an 87 trans am. Wanting to do this to the dash is what led me here. Have a feeling I'll be consulting this channel a lot on my rebuild.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks for stopping by

[@aky280]

Great job!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks family

[@clintonclark9265]

And I'm not lying my brother from another mother you do a hell of a job I don't care what all those haters say about you you're really detailed you show yourself doing it you show us how to do it a thank you very much brother the hell with all those other other haters that that's why they hate you cuz you got good videos

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Clinton

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Great work as always bro!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Much appreciated King 👑

[@craigrobinson6410]

You are an amazing body worker your job's are fantastic

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Craig

[@whymebaby5641]

Another great job

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks

[@AB-dx9im]

Look at that dash, that's what's up🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sprayway DFA 💯💯💯💯

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks AB

[@chespimorales4881]

Great job once again.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Chespi

[@bamafan1352]

Really enjoyed this

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks

[@rawcustomz5959]

Wats up homie I m just sitting here in this hospital catching up on these videos. Guess I'll see you this weekend. Great video as always.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Ok then Raw...that's what's up 💪🏾

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Wow! Incredible!!!!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Much appreciated

[@jlmarques14]

Awesome Work!!! Thank You!!

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Jeff

[@vjordan2102]

Great I’m finna try this on my cutlass🤝🏿

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Go for it

[@jacobtheman959]

Great video as always.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@elitecustomsinc4092]

Enjoyed the video

[@SprayWayCustoms]

That's great

[@brandonweatherspoon2551]

You put him all the way in there box looking to good with dish in there good color combo

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks Brandon

[@rzjk301]

SprayWay is the real deal. I need the dash on my 2001 Pontiac done. Im thinking about trying this method because I feel it will handle the Texas summer heat over the years vs vinyl or leather. Nice work once again..

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thanks man

[@Rick-Williams59]

Now you just showing off. LOL Great video brotherman.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol... thanks Rick

[@vincentmadera8159]

Awesome job

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeremie177]

I thought that was Kendrick Lamar .....love the work you do

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Lol.. thanks 🙏🏽