Dashboard Repairs

["Autocad" <autocad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill, you COULD see the edge where the dash cover ends, but in the model I had (Alfa Romeo Spider) the edge of the dash cover was just on the underside of the dash roll, making it less obvious.  Yes you could see it once you knew it was there, or was looking for it, but so many people once I told them about it were totally surprised.  And it is not near the cost of a professionally repadded dash. 

The dash cover was very thin vacuum formed plastic (probably only .040-.050" thick) so it even had the realistic texture and proper surface shine so it looked very real.  It came with instructions that said you can paint it the color you wanted and I even had a friend with a body shop mix me a special color to try, but I was concerned about the finish over the long haul, and cleaners, scratches, etc... so I wiped the paint off and went black.  I never looked back once it was on (which does take a good 3-4 hands, and some patience and planning)  the cover was held in place with some clear silicone adhesive (pure silicone caulk basically)

 I guess it depends on what the car is for.  if it is driven and you are on a budget, and you want it to look good, then a dash cover will probably do well for you.  If you got the money (and dont mind spending it on the dash) then go ahead and have it professionally repadded.  Good luck - Lucifer "Luke"

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: B & T Roddick

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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:39 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Dashboard Repairs

Thanks for the feedback, I have wondered if  Dashtop's product's were any good.  I expected to see "step" between the original dash and the cover, making it obvious to the naked eye.  That would drive me nuts  ;o)

 

Bill

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Autocad

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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:23 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Dashboard Repairs

I used one of their dashtop covers on an Alfa Romeo convertible last year.  It looked fantastic.  nobody would have known it was a cover if I hadnt told them or they were looking for it.  I was only like $110, and well worth the money.  Luke

----- Original Message -----

From: B & T Roddick

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Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 9:57 PM

Subject: Re: IML: Dashboard Repairs

Here is one maker of hard plastic dash covers.

http://www.dashtops.com/