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I brought mine to an upholstery shop here in Naples. They deal in lots of high end cars, so I trusted em to do it. Pulled the glass and did it. Give you lots of credit for takin that on!
Did you repair yourself or bring it to a pro? Hows it holding up?
I did it myself. It still looks great. My dash wasn't an easy one to find, dark titanium with blue stitch and I have the little speakers on the left and right side. I'm hoping they used a different glue on the replacement dash.
Originally Posted by JEFF WHITTINGTON
I brought mine to an upholstery shop here in Naples. They deal in lots of high end cars, so I trusted em to do it. Pulled the glass and did it. Give you lots of credit for takin that on!
Which shop did you bring it to? I live in Estero and brought mine to a naples upholstery shop that does hi-end cars (cant remember their name but they are located close to naples dodge) when I had the drivers bolster repaired and they did a great job, but a few years later when I brought it for the dash they did not seem to want to take it on so I did it myself with the new dash.
Came out way better than I thought I could get it. Looks absolutely perfect. Added some staples in hidden edges to add some strength as well. Got the dash back in last night in about 2 hours. Takes a little longer for me since I have aftermarket guages, boost control and lots of associated wiring. Just need to vacuum and clean up and job done.
I used DAP weldwood adhesive and an $8 seam roller I bought on amazon. I'll have a video up on my youtube channel documenting the process in a bit more detail.
I did it myself. It still looks great. My dash wasn't an easy one to find, dark titanium with blue stitch and I have the little speakers on the left and right side. I'm hoping they used a different glue on the replacement dash.
Which shop did you bring it to? I live in Estero and brought mine to a naples upholstery shop that does hi-end cars (cant remember their name but they are located close to naples dodge) when I had the drivers bolster repaired and they did a great job, but a few years later when I brought it for the dash they did not seem to want to take it on so I did it myself with the new dash.
I took it to Ted and Son custom upholstery.
They are on Enterprise Dr.
Came out way better than I thought I could get it. Looks absolutely perfect. Added some staples in hidden edges to add some strength as well. Got the dash back in last night in about 2 hours. Takes a little longer for me since I have aftermarket guages, boost control and lots of associated wiring. Just need to vacuum and clean up and job done.
I used DAP weldwood adhesive and an $8 seam roller I bought on amazon. I'll have a video up on my youtube channel documenting the process in a bit more detail.
Came out way better than I thought I could get it. Looks absolutely perfect. Added some staples in hidden edges to add some strength as well. Got the dash back in last night in about 2 hours. Takes a little longer for me since I have aftermarket guages, boost control and lots of associated wiring. Just need to vacuum and clean up and job done.
I used DAP weldwood adhesive and an $8 seam roller I bought on amazon. I'll have a video up on my youtube channel documenting the process in a bit more detail.
Quick shout out on your videos. Really really enjoy them.
Back on topic, my dash leather is a mess and I’ve been wanting to fix it. I really want to flock the dash instead of fixing the leather because the leather is so reflective and flocking can look really good. If anyone reading this has considered doing the same please share what you’ve learned.
Hmm, I wonder what that "stretch" product was. Looking to tackle mine in the next week or two.
Went back just to ask for you. Lexol Leather conditioner. Rub it on. Let it sit for 30 minutes or so. He told me to put that stuff on my seats too. Good stuff.
Went back just to ask for you. Lexol Leather conditioner. Rub it on. Let it sit for 30 minutes or so. He told me to put that stuff on my seats too. Good stuff.
Except your seats aren't leather. They have a plastic coating and the "conditioners" don't do anything.
joy. It is what he used in the dash however. I’ll be sure to keep it off my seats.
An easy way to tell (with the dash also) is to put a few drops of water on them. If they sit on top, plasticized coating. There's a really good example of this difference in the C8 Z06 forum where a member posted pics of their Ferrari 458 and their new Z06. The Ferrari has real leather interior, even the ridiculously expensive Z06 has cheap GM plasticized "leather".
An easy way to tell (with the dash also) is to put a few drops of water on them. If they sit on top, plasticized coating. There's a really good example of this difference in the C8 Z06 forum where a member posted pics of their Ferrari 458 and their new Z06. The Ferrari has real leather interior, even the ridiculously expensive Z06 has cheap GM plasticized "leather".
Mai it’s not leather at all. Pleather is what it used to be refered to back in the day.
but like t it just be just real but cheap leather witha protective coating?
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