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I am fairly certain that USA1 dyes Dashes Direct Dash Pads (metal backer).
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So I just got off the phone with Dashes Direct. I called because their web page isn't working regarding dealers. Aside from USA 1, LMC sells their vinyl covered dash, which is most like the OEM pads, fyi.
We started talking about dyeing the pads, which they both do. The difference is, as stated above, USA 1 is dyeing black pads after they're shipped to them. Maybe they do some kind of baking process with the dye, but he wasn't sure. But, the difference is, Dashes Direct dyes their dash pads during the molding process, which apparently goes up to 300 degrees F. So, the color really is getting baked in. He said that the dash pads LMC sells are dyed by Dashes Direct to match the color seats/door panels LMC sells. So LMC picks the colors, and hence why they don't match stock exactly. However, it just so happened that for some reason they had done a batch of correct color for saddle interiors (it wasn't called saddle, but he sent me pics of it and it looks spot on), so I purchased one directly from them. Saved a ton on shipping too. Glad I called. |
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They said that LMC sells the vinyl covered dashes with the metal frame. Dashes Direct’s pads, urethane and vinyl covered versions, are both over metal frames per my conversation.
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Before I would buy anything. I think I would try refinishing it as shown in these you tube video's:
This first one is a true craftsman (I love his speaker grill inserts-AWESOME idea). https://youtu.be/05XrGq734u0 https://youtu.be/m3wCdLJAPgE https://youtu.be/1klhN8ovMfs https://youtu.be/cJtRCOWebRc All 4 doing it different ways but all look much better than what they had! Pretty amazing results by all of them. |
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Does anyone have a link to the metal backed dash pads from LMC? I didn't see them on their web site.
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If I was going to order anything from LMC, I'd definitely give them a call and ask what they're selling. Might even be worth calling back Dashes Direct. |
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I think we need a play book to keep track of all this. =-)
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I do believe that LMC made a change to the vinyl dashes within the last two years. They were out of stock for awhile, much like the swb bed sides. When they came back in stock, I believe the price had went up on them, and believe I seen the description read different. Don’t quote me on that.
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well crap. I bought one from Cheyenne and its plastic backed.
maybe I can glue aluminum to support the back of it. |
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The metal backed dashes direct units are also available through Summit Racing. That’s where I got mine in 2018.
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well got my sample from usa1 today in the mail. It is the darker red so I guess no one dyes these dashes to the correct 78 red or when dying over the black dash the red turns dark. I am probably just going top buy a black one and install it instead of red. Thanks everyone
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I received my dash pad from Dashes Direct. While the color isn't exact to original (it's apparently difficult to tell colors from picture on my end), I think I'm still going to keep it as it's just a little darker. Looks to be well made.
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