Need to fix my cracked dashboard , need help
05-30-2018, 08:02 PM
#2
Rainman
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werk 924 (germany, google it) makes new ones.
JustDashes in California will re-manufacture your core to new for $1500 or so.
or you can try classic9 for a dash re-covering kit or service.
JustDashes in California will re-manufacture your core to new for $1500 or so.
or you can try classic9 for a dash re-covering kit or service.
05-30-2018, 08:41 PM
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Classic 9 does great work. My early dash was around $800 including deleting the center speaker grill and covering the glovebox.
Unfortunately they stopped serving 944 owners shortly after that.
Unfortunately they stopped serving 944 owners shortly after that.
05-30-2018, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by odonnell
Classic 9 does great work. My early dash was around $800 including deleting the center speaker grill and covering the glovebox.
Unfortunately they stopped serving 944 owners shortly after that.
Unfortunately they stopped serving 944 owners shortly after that.
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05-31-2018, 11:58 PM
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06-01-2018, 10:17 AM
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[QUOTE=88bender;15044898]Hi Guys
I need to replace my cracked dash.
Any ideas where I can buy good skin/replacement?
C9 still makes dash kits. I just purchased one a few weeks ago. It’s DIY... but I think they still offer to do it as well.
I need to replace my cracked dash.
Any ideas where I can buy good skin/replacement?
C9 still makes dash kits. I just purchased one a few weeks ago. It’s DIY... but I think they still offer to do it as well.
06-01-2018, 11:48 AM
#11
Burning Brakes
The Whole Earth Catalog alternative, which is surely cheaper, better, faster, easier than removing the whole dash, when you'll break old plastic bits while messing with it for days:
Four-way stretch vinyl would be a prime candidate if the stuff at JoAnn Fabrics or wherever does not conform well. Also, if not conformable enough due to fabric backing, you may be able to simple peel off the fabric reinforcement by use of a solvent such as acetone (carefully).
The shortcoming of this YT video is lack of detail on proper installation of the new vinyl at the front edge under the windshield glass. Maybe use of spongy wedges (maybe a bunch of clean 4" foam paint brushes?) to hold the front edge of the vinyl snug until the glue sets. Application of vacuum to suck it down to the metal dash chassis may also work, but sealing the vacuum would be fiddly.
Four-way stretch vinyl would be a prime candidate if the stuff at JoAnn Fabrics or wherever does not conform well. Also, if not conformable enough due to fabric backing, you may be able to simple peel off the fabric reinforcement by use of a solvent such as acetone (carefully).
The shortcoming of this YT video is lack of detail on proper installation of the new vinyl at the front edge under the windshield glass. Maybe use of spongy wedges (maybe a bunch of clean 4" foam paint brushes?) to hold the front edge of the vinyl snug until the glue sets. Application of vacuum to suck it down to the metal dash chassis may also work, but sealing the vacuum would be fiddly.
06-01-2018, 12:43 PM
#12
The Whole Earth Catalog alternative, which is surely cheaper, better, faster, easier than removing the whole dash, when you'll break old plastic bits while messing with it for days:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANE0dueAXSI
Four-way stretch vinyl would be a prime candidate if the stuff at JoAnn Fabrics or wherever does not conform well. Also, if not conformable enough due to fabric backing, you may be able to simple peel off the fabric reinforcement by use of a solvent such as acetone (carefully).
The shortcoming of this YT video is lack of detail on proper installation of the new vinyl at the front edge under the windshield glass. Maybe use of spongy wedges (maybe a bunch of clean 4" foam paint brushes?) to hold the front edge of the vinyl snug until the glue sets. Application of vacuum to suck it down to the metal dash chassis may also work, but sealing the vacuum would be fiddly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANE0dueAXSI
Four-way stretch vinyl would be a prime candidate if the stuff at JoAnn Fabrics or wherever does not conform well. Also, if not conformable enough due to fabric backing, you may be able to simple peel off the fabric reinforcement by use of a solvent such as acetone (carefully).
The shortcoming of this YT video is lack of detail on proper installation of the new vinyl at the front edge under the windshield glass. Maybe use of spongy wedges (maybe a bunch of clean 4" foam paint brushes?) to hold the front edge of the vinyl snug until the glue sets. Application of vacuum to suck it down to the metal dash chassis may also work, but sealing the vacuum would be fiddly.
06-01-2018, 06:36 PM
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What do you think about these leather skin covers?
I will take the dash off for this job.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITC...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITC...19.m1438.l2649
Thanks
I will take the dash off for this job.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITC...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITC...19.m1438.l2649
Thanks