My lovely bride said, "Just buy a new one." Almost did that, but I wanted speakers mounted up there and I couldn't bring myself to hack up a new pad. I am also DIY to the extreme. So, I went to work.
First you must cut out the cracks as they curl up above the original surface. A heat gun will soften the vinyl and a razor/Xacto will work fine. Once the surface is even again, fill the furrows you made with body filler. Rage Gold works great. 3M Premium is identical, as far as I can tell.
First you must cut out the cracks as they curl up above the original surface. A heat gun will soften the vinyl and a razor/Xacto will work fine. Once the surface is even again, fill the furrows you made with body filler. Rage Gold works great. 3M Premium is identical, as far as I can tell.