Removing Dash Pad Carpet? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Flyman 27 · 08-01-2019

I just purchased a new dash pad for my '91. But the carpet color is not the same as mine. So knee Bolster carpet has to go.

What is the easiest/best way to remove the old carpet panel from the dash pad?

Z51JEFF · 08-02-2019

The glue GM used on this is pretty brutal as far as trying to get it to release. I’d try and use something that’s not lacquer thinner based or anything that would harm the paint on the dash. I’d try something like GOOF OFF or something like that,if it works it might take awhile.

Ccmano · 08-02-2019

Very!!!! Judicious use of a heat gun. I tried to dye mine, didn’t come out to well. I will be replacing it this winter.
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08-01-2019	#1
Flyman 27 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wayne Illinois Posts: 396	Removing Dash Pad Carpet? I just purchased a new dash pad for my '91. But the carpet color is not the same as mine. So knee Bolster carpet has to go. What is the easiest/best way to remove the old carpet panel from the dash pad? __________________ 91-#1935 Black/black & gray, Haibeck 500 Cams by Pete

08-02-2019	#2
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Removing Dash Pad Carpet? The glue GM used on this is pretty brutal as far as trying to get it to release. I’d try and use something that’s not lacquer thinner based or anything that would harm the paint on the dash. I’d try something like GOOF OFF or something like that,if it works it might take awhile.

08-02-2019	#3
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Removing Dash Pad Carpet? Very!!!! Judicious use of a heat gun. I tried to dye mine, didn’t come out to well. I will be replacing it this winter. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.