Really stupid question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 12, 2013 | 12:40 PM

wolf10851

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 371

Likes: 11

From: Sacto CA

Really stupid question

is our dash board covered in leather or vinyl or neither? I am detailing my car and want to use the right thing on the dash. I'm thinking it is leather but I just want to be sure before I put the wrong stuff on it and mess it up

Mar 12, 2013 | 12:42 PM

Road Runner

Drifting

Joined: Jun 2000

Posts: 1,341

Likes: 233

From: Placitas NM

St. Jude Contributor '03 & '04

vinyl

Mar 12, 2013 | 12:57 PM

schulte26

Instructor

Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 136

Likes: 1

From: Farmington Maine

break out the Armor-all........or a hundred other products that treat vinyl

BTW, no question is too dumb....that's why we all love the forum.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:00 PM

wolf10851

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 371

Likes: 11

From: Sacto CA

honestly I did feel stupid asking but I'm glad I did I really though it was leather! are the door skins and center console vinyl also?

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:00 PM

saxtonfwd

Instructor

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 195

Likes: 7

From: Sneads Ferry NC

I would be careful with the shiny stuff, makes an awful glare and bad for reading the HUD if you have one.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:03 PM

wolf10851

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 371

Likes: 11

From: Sacto CA

God I WISH I had the HUD in my Vette! that was one thing that I really wanted but did not get in my car

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:05 PM

Quickshift_C5

Melting Slicks

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 2,728

Likes: 142

From: Iowa

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf10851

God I WISH I had the HUD in my Vette! that was one thing that I really wanted but did not get in my car

Not too difficult or expensive to add. You can still put it in.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:10 PM

Maxx_Z06

Safety Car

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 286

From: Houston Texas

C5 COTM Coordinator

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulte26

BTW, no question is too dumb....that's why we all love the forum.

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:10 PM

wolf10851

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 371

Likes: 11

From: Sacto CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickshift_C5

Not too difficult or expensive to add. You can still put it in.

hmmmmmmmm I just MIGHT have to look into that then

is it a direct drop in?

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:16 PM

#10

calvins

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 5,037

Likes: 846

From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT

Oldtimer

wolf, you may wanna review this thread:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-my-hands.html

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:23 PM

#11

Johnz02Z06

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 1,382

Likes: 37

From: Everett WA

St. Jude Donor '14

Here is a link to a do it yourself HUD install....I dont know if I would want to do it myself though. I dont mind pulling an engoine or changing my clutch but I do not like messing with the dash and wires...just me...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:28 PM

#12

Sonny71

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,857

Likes: 106

From: Sloatsburg NY

Oldtimer

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf10851

hmmmmmmmm I just MIGHT have to look into that then

is it a direct drop in?

About $220 at GMPartshouse (supporting vendor)

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:36 PM

#13

Mr.Bill

Race Director

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 18,681

Likes: 47

From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf10851

God I WISH I had the HUD in my Vette! that was one thing that I really wanted but did not get in my car

Very easy install, I installed one in mine 2 weeks ago and it worked out great, It cost me 300 bucks and about 4 hours of work.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:37 PM

#14

Mr.Bill

Race Director

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 18,681

Likes: 47

From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny71

About $220 at GMPartshouse (supporting vendor)

Last time I checked it was 320 and that didn't include the 11 pin harness that is needed and hard to find.
I just happen to have an extra one.

Last edited by Mr.Bill; Mar 12, 2013 at 01:42 PM.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:38 PM

#15

wolf10851

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 371

Likes: 11

From: Sacto CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bill

Very easy install, I installed one in mine 2 weeks ago and it worked out great, It cost me 300 bucks and about 4 hours of work.

hey you live in NV feel like making a road trip to CA when I do mine?

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:41 PM

#16

Mr.Bill

Race Director

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 18,681

Likes: 47

From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf10851

hey you live in NV feel like making a road trip to CA when I do mine?

I was just in your area last weekend visiting my Daughter who lives in Carmichael. I can surly give you a hand if I am not busy.

Mar 12, 2013 | 01:48 PM

#17

allred

Drifting

Joined: Apr 2006

Posts: 1,936

Likes: 13

From: Redding California

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf10851

honestly I did feel stupid asking but I'm glad I did I really though it was leather! are the door skins and center console vinyl also?

Yep, the only leather is in the seats. Oh, and the transmission lever.

Mar 12, 2013 | 02:59 PM

#18

Vetteman Jack

Administrator

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 368,390

Likes: 24,793

From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.

C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021

MO Events Coordinator

St. Jude Co-Organizer

St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26

NCM Sinkhole Donor

CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran

The dash is covered in vinyl. All I have ever used on my dash to clean it is some very mild soap (like Dove or Ivory) and a lightly moist cloth. Just wipe it down with the soapy solution, then use a clean slightly moist cloth to go over it again followed by a soft dry cloth. Has kept my dash looking like new for years. I would be hesitant to use something like Armor All on the dash - it could give you a glare and IMO, attracts dust.

Oh, and the steering wheel is leather covered.

Reply Subscribe

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 1
Next
Last

Forum Jump