How to Repair Cracks in a Dashboard

Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Utility knife
Painters' tape
Silicone caulking
Vinyl paint
1
Use a utility knife to "V" cut the
crack slightly. Be careful not to
cut too much, shave away just
enough to form a "V" shape, to
allow easy application of the
silicone caulking.
2
Clean well both inside and
outside of the crack, removing all
dust and loose particles. Allow
the area to dry well before
proceeding.
3
Mask either side of the crack with
painters tape to keep the caulking
in the opening and not on the
good vinyl dashboard. Silicone
caulking dries clear, but shiny.
4
Apply the silicone caulking into
the crack and allow it to dry for
10 to 15 minutes, before
removing the tape. If the crack is
small, simply remove the tape
and allow the silicone to dry. If
the crack is larger, you can
choose to texture the silicone
using the texturizing portion of a
vinyl repair kit. It is best to
texture before removing the
tape, however you must texture
within 10 to 15 minutes, before
the silicone dries too much to
take the texture.
5
Paint larger cracks in your
dashboard with motor car vinyl
paint to reduce visibility. Allow
the silicone to dry at least two
hours before painting.