Bear in mind that the defroster grate needs to come out to remove the padded dash portion. The padded dash portion needs to come out to remove the radio, cluster, a/c controls etc. To be fair many of these get so damaged over a couple of decades that it isn't necessary to follow this order, but bear in mind.
My 2004 Chevrolet cavalier has same problem I got new pice but the old one is missing some of it can I still use tape to cover hole and still get new dash skin to stick
What if you're just completely missing that whole piece it's not cracked or anything it's just completely gone and it's just the metal up under it could you still place this on top
Yes, but you’ll need something soft under it to prevent it from rattling and annoying the daylights out of you. Go to Michael’s or JoAnnes Fabrics, buy the green foam, cut to the dimensions of the DashSkin and make sure it’s pretty thin (1/2” tops). Glue the foam to the car, glue the dashskin to the foam
02chevyguy as long as they are heavy enough to press the dash skin with the epoxy on it into the old dash. Generally the heavier the weight the better the adhesion. I did use simple leg weights in the middle area, but towards the sides I’d use heavier stuff
If to put a big towel on the panel, the Dashskin the weights won't slide. Actually it is better to practice a bit: what slides down and what not. So you don't have those sliding down objects when the glue is already applied. Thank you for the film, I applied already the cover. Don't know if everything is done correctly (the top next to the window moves a bit, maybe bcs I applied glue closer to the edge than 1"), but everything looks perfect so far. I have one question: if I decide to replace the front part (around instrumental cluster) do I need to remove the Dashskin?
Not necessarily, I ended up replacing it before I sold my car and the old dash skin ripped out the last bits of cracked pieces. I ended up cutting foam to the same dimensions and glued it to the car and the dash skin to the foam, even quieter now
With the cavalier out of production, it is hard. I found a really good condition cavalier in a junkyard that had only recently been placed there and hadn’t baked in the sun. I would recommend calling around or searching local junkyards
From their instructions they say to keep as many pieces of the old dash together with tape and glue the new one on top of it. Without the original one as a base, it would sit too low. I recommend putting some foam in there as well so it doesn’t rattle
@@dannyblaha9344 Sorry, now I understand. I don't believe you have to remove the entire dash, just pop up up enough to have clearance to remove the gauge cluster trim and the trim around the radio.
My mom just gave me her 1996. Part in question that piece is cracked in two places. Each front door panel has a crack. Rest interior looks just about perfect. Has 66100 miles on it. For sale $3200.
Hippie Lewis I wish you luck in selling. I just sold this car, a 2004 with 196,000 miles for $1700 and that was after numerous low ball offers. Unfortunately Chevy eco-boxes aren’t worth much. I do have a spare dash skin for $60 + shipping if you’re interested . Brand new in box.
This is what I need. I moved to Texas and the sun has wreaked havoc on my dashboard
I found you can get the same results with fabric fo leather from Walmart and spray adhesive. good video inspired my plans for my car
Wooow YES!! YES!! .. i have a Cavalier and that piece is falling apart, THANK YOU 👍👏😀!!
Mine isn't as bad as his, but it does resemble a jigsaw puzzle.
wow ,what a difference ! you sold me on dash skin. Great video .......Thanks
Yep mine cracked up there too. Just from sunlight over the years.
Bear in mind that the defroster grate needs to come out to remove the padded dash portion. The padded dash portion needs to come out to remove the radio, cluster, a/c controls etc.
To be fair many of these get so damaged over a couple of decades that it isn't necessary to follow this order, but bear in mind.
Looks really good !
My 2004 Chevrolet cavalier has same problem I got new pice but the old one is missing some of it can I still use tape to cover hole and still get new dash skin to stick
My 95 didn’t have a single crack and it lived outside my 01 garage kept low miles is shattered
What if you're just completely missing that whole piece it's not cracked or anything it's just completely gone and it's just the metal up under it could you still place this on top
Yes, but you’ll need something soft under it to prevent it from rattling and annoying the daylights out of you. Go to Michael’s or JoAnnes Fabrics, buy the green foam, cut to the dimensions of the DashSkin and make sure it’s pretty thin (1/2” tops). Glue the foam to the car, glue the dashskin to the foam
@@minter66 cool thanks
Can you use regular low weight dumbbells?
02chevyguy as long as they are heavy enough to press the dash skin with the epoxy on it into the old dash. Generally the heavier the weight the better the adhesion. I did use simple leg weights in the middle area, but towards the sides I’d use heavier stuff
Hello, I've watched your video and I thought it's awesome 👍 where did you get the dash skin. Could you please give me the website.
Thanks for the feedback!
dashskin.com/95-05-cavalier-front-dash-cover-cap-skin-overlay-molded-hard-plastic
Sadly, i need the whole piece. But that's a decent excuse to start saving for a custom steel and leather dashboard.
I bought a front re-lace men’s t part but there are no hole to put bolts in to secure new front? What todo I do? As the old is in pieces🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Are you using the dashskin product?
Where did you find new cover from ?
If to put a big towel on the panel, the Dashskin the weights won't slide. Actually it is better to practice a bit: what slides down and what not. So you don't have those sliding down objects when the glue is already applied. Thank you for the film, I applied already the cover. Don't know if everything is done correctly (the top next to the window moves a bit, maybe bcs I applied glue closer to the edge than 1"), but everything looks perfect so far. I have one question: if I decide to replace the front part (around instrumental cluster) do I need to remove the Dashskin?
I don't believe you have to remove the entire dash, just pop up up enough to have clearance to remove the gauge cluster trim .
@@minter66 I thought so, but thank you for the expert's confirmation.
I take it that this is only possible if that cracked piece is still there 😕.
Not necessarily, I ended up replacing it before I sold my car and the old dash skin ripped out the last bits of cracked pieces. I ended up cutting foam to the same dimensions and glued it to the car and the dash skin to the foam, even quieter now
@@minter66 sounds cool. I thought the same. Where would be the best place to get a hold of some foam?
Andrew M
Michaels or JoAnn fabrics have thick green foam you can buy and cut to size
@@minter66 awesome, thanks again. I will definitely be doing this.
I am trying to restore my cavalier but I can't find the dash parts
With the cavalier out of production, it is hard. I found a really good condition cavalier in a junkyard that had only recently been placed there and hadn’t baked in the sun. I would recommend calling around or searching local junkyards
all you have to do is glue it? i thought you are supposed to remove the broken dash vent
From their instructions they say to keep as many pieces of the old dash together with tape and glue the new one on top of it. Without the original one as a base, it would sit too low.
I recommend putting some foam in there as well so it doesn’t rattle
Great video How much did the cap cost and where can I get one?
I think they’re about $100 now. I paid $129
dashskin.com/chevrolet/cavalier
can i still get radio and a/c controls
You’ll have to clarify this. I’m not sure what you’re asking
dash panel has to removed to access radio will it still be removable@@minter66
@@dannyblaha9344 Sorry, now I understand. I don't believe you have to remove the entire dash, just pop up up enough to have clearance to remove the gauge cluster trim and the trim around the radio.
@@minter66 ok thanks
I'm need the same thing you got for my car two door cavalier
My mom just gave me her 1996. Part in question that piece is cracked in two places. Each front door panel has a crack. Rest interior looks just about perfect. Has 66100 miles on it. For sale $3200.
Hippie Lewis I wish you luck in selling. I just sold this car, a 2004 with 196,000 miles for $1700 and that was after numerous low ball offers. Unfortunately Chevy eco-boxes aren’t worth much.
I do have a spare dash skin for $60 + shipping if you’re interested . Brand new in box.
How much does it weigh?
The actual DashSkin is super light. Can’t be more than a couple of pounds
Where can i buy that?
Check the video description. At the very bottom I have linked the Cavalier dash skin.
just buy a new dash $150 for all new plastic
Can you please link where a complete new dash is for $150? Chevrolet dealerships wanted close to $800
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cant get the "leather" peice. thise dont fall apart anyway
its 170 if you purchase them seperaately on differenr websites
@@kingdjp2181 can you name one website?
I'm need the same thing you got for my car two door cavalier
I'm need the same thing you got for my car two door cavalier