Restore or replace???

[81Scottsdale520]

Wondering on what to do with this dash. To restore or replace? If i restore it what exactly would i need or to redo it with fiberglass maybe?

[dieseldawg142]

man, thats nasty! i would go with replacement. if thats out of the question, even a cheap dash cover would look worlds better

[mexlokote]

don't rush, search everyday on craigslist. i found one brand new for $30 a great price
i haven't even installed it its been about a 2 months

[K10Scottsdale78]

Id just replace it, can't be too hard to find a used one. Or when in doubt, check LMC... although their dash replacement is insanely expensive

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=117

[sdewolfe]

Even that dash can be repaired.

Here is a link to a dash that was in pretty bad shape and came out pretty good. Not as bad as yours but with many of the same problems:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...pair-Pic-Heavy

This one shows how to fix the speaker holes and I like the finish he put on it:

http://www.mikemartinelli.com/index....g-dash-pad-fix

On your dash, the thin strip between the defroster outlet and the windshield will have to be repaired. I think marine putty with a splint, something like a plastic shim, would make it strong enough so you could then work with it. Regardless, if you have to repair that one, it is going to take a lot of time and patience. Maybe the best bet is just to watch craigslist; everything turns up there eventually. ;-)

I just checked on the Houston CL; there is one but the man thinks it is made out of gold; $300.

[81Scottsdale520]

Originally Posted by sdewolfe

Even that dash can be repaired.

Here is a link to a dash that was in pretty bad shape and came out pretty good. Not as bad as yours but with many of the same problems:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...pair-Pic-Heavy

This one shows how to fix the speaker holes and I like the finish he put on it:

http://www.mikemartinelli.com/index....g-dash-pad-fix

On your dash, the thin strip between the defroster outlet and the windshield will have to be repaired. I think marine putty with a splint, something like a plastic shim, would make it strong enough so you could then work with it. Regardless, if you have to repair that one, it is going to take a lot of time and patience. Maybe the best bet is just to watch craigslist; everything turns up there eventually. ;-)

I just checked on the Houston CL; there is one but the man thinks it is made out of gold; $300.

whoa thanks!