So Fix it

Wash your cars dashboard thoroughly before applying the adhesive. Spray the dashboard with vinyl cleaner, buff the dashboard with a moist paper towel and wipe away any excess. Dry completely with a lint-free towel or cloth.

Line up the dash cover with your cars features caully. Once the glue sets it is very difficult to reposition your vinyl dash cover, so you will want to get it right the first time. Use a pencil to mark any areas that need to be cut or altered. Caully cut out these areas, laying the vinyl cover back on the dashboard occasionally to ensure a good fit.

Spray a thin layer of glue on the bottom of the cover and on the top of your dashboard. Let it dry for one minute (this will make the glue very tacky and will adhere to the dashboard more easily).

Lay the cover down on the dashboard. Go slowly and rub areas as you go along to ensure there are no air pockets. Check every five or six hours to ensure that the vinyl glue is setting correctly. Add a small amount of glue to any edges that fray up, and apply firm pressure to set. Keep vinyl dash cover dry and out of direct sunlight for twenty-four hours following installation.

Cut off any rough areas or loose thread from the edges of the tear or hole. Clean the tear or hole using a cloth and rubbing alcohol. The area above and beneath the tear should be cleaned as well. If the area is losing color, cleaning should be stopped.

Cut a piece of leather to a patch one inch larger than the tear or hole.

Apply the adhesive around the edges of the tear and then place the leather patch over the top. Allow a few hours to dry and then lightly sand around the edges to smooth edges and remove excess glue.

Dye the replacement leather to match the color using a small cloth to apply. Gently rub off any excess dye with a clean cloth.

Apply leather conditioner over the patch with a small cloth. This will produce a glossy finish to the repair work.