When I purchased my 1973 Maverick it had a crack in the original dash so I decided to put a dash cap on it that I purchased from ebay. Eight years later and now the dash cap is cracked in same place the original dash was cracked. I want to remove the old cap and replace with a new one but I'm not sure the best way to remove it? Of course there's always pulling it up with a hammer and a chisel.. but I was hoping there was an easier solution. Anyone have any recommendations or ideas? I believe it's a silicone based adhesive. Thank you!
I have a recommendation for 8 years ago...don't silicone base adhesive it down. I installed mine 6-7 years ago with no adhesive. it just snapped on and can expand and shrink with the temperature changes. on a hot day you may be able to pull on it and slowly peel it off. Frank
Haha I wish I knew that 8 years ago! Every day is hot in Florida... but how dk you feel about a heat gun while using the chisel hammer method? I read somewhere that someone put their cap on using velcro.
So Frank you used one without any adhesive what-so-ever? Just wanting to clarify as I am in need of a cap myself.
correct...just snapped it on . put three rolls of paper towels along the base of the windshield to let it form to the dash pad. but I have an excellent stock pad under it. I put the cap on to preserve it.
Where in Fl are you? Might just be easier to get a new dash pad. I have a few in decent condition in Orlando but I am out of town for a job for several months. My buddy in apopka probably had one.
