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Offline challenger470

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dash caps
« on: January 20, 2008 - 09:23:36 PM »
anyone use one of those dash caps? how do they look




Offline mikerallye

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008 - 10:08:21 PM »
I put two of them on. You cut out the high spots on the old one, and glue it on with some silicone adhesive provided. They are thin and show everything. The second one looked good for 110.00. Be careful stretching it over the old dash on the glove box side, I split one of them.  I used lots of newspapers wadded up to press it against the windshield. Preparation beforehand is the key to getting it looking good. good luck!

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008 - 10:53:25 PM »
I got one.

Good for now.

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2008 - 04:41:27 AM »
My car had one when I bought it. They do look good, but show every wave, so be careful putting it on. I got rid of mine because I didn't like the hard plastic feel.


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Re: dash caps
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2008 - 06:55:31 AM »
I am pleased with mine..............http://big-dog.us/challenger/images/Albums/48/index.html

several pics there.....
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Offline challenger470

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2008 - 07:55:24 AM »
cool thanks for the info

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2008 - 09:05:27 AM »
I got one, preparing to install it.  There is a good article on Mopar Mucscle for installation.  You cut off the high sports sand and fill in the low spots and cracks very similar to body work.  Nicely prepared you gue on the cap.  They gave it high marks.  The key seems to be in the preparation, if you don't rush it will look good.
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Re: dash caps
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2008 - 05:15:24 PM »
I got one, preparing to install it.  There is a good article on Mopar Mucscle for installation.  You cut off the high sports sand and fill in the low spots and cracks very similar to body work.  Nicely prepared you gue on the cap.  They gave it high marks.  The key seems to be in the preparation, if you don't rush it will look good.
:iagree: Preparation is the key.
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Re: dash caps
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2008 - 06:07:31 PM »
Here's one on the 72 RR clone I am building.  Like others have said, make sure you cut, grind or sand down the high spots on the old pad.  For the money, they are hard to beat. 
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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2008 - 07:48:06 PM »
For the money...you can't beat it. I just popped it right on.Seeing the difference between the cap and the factory pad,I can't do it. I'll leave it on there for now,later get a pad :money: Let somebody else use the cap then. It's just the pad is sooo much nicer.But WAY spendy. :dunno:  It's worth it to have a nice dash.You see alot of it! :2cents:
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Re: dash caps
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2008 - 09:17:55 PM »
thanks for all the info guys....now if they just made the one for the 70 look right

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Re: dash caps
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2008 - 07:49:15 AM »
 :iagree:  That is too bad they don't have it right for the 70 :(
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Re: dash caps
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2008 - 09:38:19 AM »
I have seen both.  I prefer the new pad to the cap.  just my  :2cents:
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Re: dash caps
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2008 - 05:26:59 PM »
I have seen both.  I prefer the new pad to the cap.  just my  :2cents:

I think Anyone in their right mind would prefer the Pad over the Cap.  But  spending the 400-500 dollars  more is a big jump. :2cents:

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