Dash panels question
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Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Dash panels question
Has anyone tried the dash "skins" available from Corvette America? I don't like the fit of the after market dash, and finding O.E.M. in great conditions isn't happening.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Dash panels question (groovyjay)
Hey Pinky, If you try it I'd like to see it when you get done. I asked the same question a few months ago and got several "NO'S" and i think only about 1 "YES". I was talking about the full dash skins if that is what you meant
Racer
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Re: Dash panels question (pinky)
Pinky
I recovered mine with vinyl from an automotive upholstery supply. I also recovered the both T top trim panels, seat backs, and door panels. All came out well. I am not 100% pleased with the door panels because the area in front of the door handle requires some compression of the fabric so it leaves small wrinkles. But for a daily driver its not bad. I can e-mail you pictures or if someone wants to post them for me I will be glad to share. :cheers:
I recovered mine with vinyl from an automotive upholstery supply. I also recovered the both T top trim panels, seat backs, and door panels. All came out well. I am not 100% pleased with the door panels because the area in front of the door handle requires some compression of the fabric so it leaves small wrinkles. But for a daily driver its not bad. I can e-mail you pictures or if someone wants to post them for me I will be glad to share. :cheers:
Instructor
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From: Milwaukee WI
Re: Dash panels question (pinky)
Dash Skins: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
Search on my previous posts about my experiances using CA's Skins. Primary problem is they are vac-formed and supposed to be applied with their contact adhesive. You have a devil of a time getting the skin "stretched" to match all the contours if contact adhesive is used.
I'd go with their NQP pads. I picked up a NQP top dash pad from them (after they credited me for the crummy, failed skin) and I still can't find the blemish.
Call their sales line and have the sales guy bring up the NQP pad up so he can inspect it. They'll shoot you straight and you'll be much happier with the result.
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Search on my previous posts about my experiances using CA's Skins. Primary problem is they are vac-formed and supposed to be applied with their contact adhesive. You have a devil of a time getting the skin "stretched" to match all the contours if contact adhesive is used.
I'd go with their NQP pads. I picked up a NQP top dash pad from them (after they credited me for the crummy, failed skin) and I still can't find the blemish.
Call their sales line and have the sales guy bring up the NQP pad up so he can inspect it. They'll shoot you straight and you'll be much happier with the result.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Olive Branch MS
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Re: Dash panels question (jetech)
Jetech,
I'd like to see the pics if you don't mind. I am pondering what to do with my interior now. Thanks.
Pat
Patrick.Brooks@alcoa.com
I'd like to see the pics if you don't mind. I am pondering what to do with my interior now. Thanks.
Pat
Patrick.Brooks@alcoa.com
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Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Re: Dash panels question (Skipple)
Thanks to all who are giving input. I've heard of the "strech" problem with the skins. I'm wondering if removing the original skin might help with that problem. As for the NQP, I've gotten other things like this and was surprised they considered it blemished. My problem with after market dash is that I purchased two at full price and they didn't fit very well. My bigest complate was how the gauges fit into the drivers side. Spending the money hasn;'t been a problem with this car, but I want it to look good, I dropped $400 on parts that looked terrible when installed. Not acceptable to me. Pics to all who have done work with these would be appreciated.
