DIY: Wrapping my dash in vinyl

[ctrench]

So i finally got around to wrapping my dash, i bought some vinyl from a local fabric store for $3 on clearance... i wanted a dark maroon to give the car a 93LE sort of vibe, in the pics the vinyl sometimes looks bright red and sometimes dark but its nice.

to start off, pull your dash (there are many threads on how to do this)
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4137/0903121344.jpg

i even went as far as pulling all the heater core and blower motor stuff out too...
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6918/0903121345.jpg

with your dash pulled remove your VIN, and any imperfections of the dash (i jb-welded my cracks then sanded it)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9291/0903121559.jpg

spray on your automotive grade adhesive and lay the vinyl down, smooth out any bubbles and cut off ecess (remember to rivet your VIN back down!)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8410/0903121716.jpg

remove the a pillar trim and "headliner" trim and use adhesive/nail gun to lay the vinyl down
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4025/0903121600.jpg

not neccesary for everyone but i spliced my heater hoses together
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9969/0903121911.jpg

and this is how we sit, still have to finish the crash pad and the instument cover (the vinyl sticking up will be tucked in when the crash pad goes in)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7492/0903121912.jpg

[AHHthatsJDMyo]

i like that color a LOT!

[AHHthatsJDMyo]

finish it up and bring it out to the Wednesday night meet!

[tsingson]

More pics!

[ctrench]

haha itll probably be finished by friday for the USf meet but ill come out wednsday too, and ill definetly be taking more pictures... just waiting on my switches to come in the mail so i can finish the tombstone

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Wow man, your projects are getting better. I might just have to do this with my dash!

[ctrench]

quick little update, i had a small leak in the heater hose so i went to advance and bought a new hose and just made it one solid piece
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2274/0904121753.jpg

[atank]

Looks good, I wanna to see it finished!

[ctrench]

well this is how its sitting, still not sure if i want to delete the vents or just do th eclipse vent mod... then have the wrap the tombstone and door pads
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4440/0907121819.jpg

[drv2fst]

I was ready to face palm when I read the title, but this is not what I expected. Looks very nice. Sub'd.

[ctrench]

lol thanks man! yeah i try to "ball on a budget" if you will accept that phrase, everything on my car is a DIY by me