dash caps install

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  1. brokenmav

    brokenmav Member

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    I was reading maverickdvm post on dash caps and was wondering how hard are they to install. Do you glue them on top of the cracked one?
    I was thinking of ordering one and was wondering if the came with detailed instructions
     
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    Ditto
     
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    Yes, they come with instructions. Some people get away without having to glue them at all, but some of the caps will not sit flat on the dash pad without the glue. All it is, is clear silicone adhesive...
     
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  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    i have installed (3) without glue...no problems...(y)
    some say that gluing them have caused them to crack...:huh:

    ...frank...:Handshake
     
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  5. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    i put mine on without the glue. takes about 5 seconds at most to put it on. looks good.:)
     
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  6. Jamie Miles

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    Mine has no glue either. Fits great, looks great.
     
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  7. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I also have used 3...no glue. Just slip it on over the old one.
     
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  8. brokenmav

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    Thanks everyone for the info. planning on purchasing one soon.:)
     
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    No glue, also makes it easy to take off if you need to do some work and dont want to mess up the paint.
     
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  10. Earl Branham

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    Frank; remember getting mine off the dash in my Mav? We had to replace the pad. The glue will make it impossible to remove the cap. Mine just snapped on over the pad, and it stays without any adhesive. Try that first. Removing the pad makes cleaning easier, and if you sell a car, you can transfer it to another. Just my $.02. Good luck!
     
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    man you are getting slow :rofl2:
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    That's what happens when they get old John :whistle:
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I am starting to figure that out :oops:
     
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    both of you old farts don't have much room to talk. i just spent the last 3 days at the track. where were you??? and for your info i'm not slow i'm half fast.:bouncy:
     
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    You spent 3 straight days at the track.......it took you that long to make a pass :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
     
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