Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Has anybody purchased those dash kits on ebay and the like before? Needing a bit of tlc my dash does and seen cars with them silver so just wondered what is the easier option? Stick on kits or DIY paint job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Well, either way you'd need to remove the dash. Adhesive breaks down after time and the edges can peel, a good paint job will last though You'll also be able to get a more accurate colour match as you can choose from a far wider specturm of colours. There is probably a 'how to' guide on here for painting if you do a search. If you really want to go up-market you can send your dash to Nic for a really tidy carbon weave finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 thanks buddy. think ill maybe have a go at this myself one day lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 i'm in the process of painting my dash now, its not as bad as you think taking the rubberised crap of the plastic. I got everything i needed from halfords (minus the laquer which i had anyway) for less than £15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 If you really want to go up-market you can send your dash to Nic for a really tidy carbon weave finish Or I can supply brand new replacement dash panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 only fitted a carbon fiber dash kit last week and it looks the business do a search under my name and you will see the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Or I can supply brand new replacement dash panels Hey Nic, how much do you charge to get the dash carbon wrapped? (I'm guessing it's genuine carbon fiber and not carbon 'effect') cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Or I can supply brand new replacement dash panels mmmm......how much we talking bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 The carbon route is going to be expensive. Have a go at painting it, you may realy like the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Anything other than stock colour just looks chav imo, ive not seen a sprayed dash i like, alcantara/sued ones look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmoreta Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Anything other than stock colour just looks chav imo, ive not seen a sprayed dash i like, alcantara/sued ones look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 have seen them painted silver and thought they looked ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think they look okay if they match the car colour. I don't think he means the WHOLE dash, just the parts around the consoles and dials... right? Can look tidy if done well, but worse if it's a bodge or poor finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 nah, didnt mean whole dash. just the surround at the guages etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 here is a pic of mine with ebay dash it was ok but now its been sprayed i think it looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That's looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeh, that's an excellent outcome! Nice wheel too Also matches the dash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 here is a pic of mine with ebay dash it was ok but now its been sprayed i think it looks much better. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/woolm1000/100_1102.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/woolm1000/101_0118.jpg thats cool, think ill do that when i get round to mine soon. which leads to my next problem, how to remove the thing in the first place:blink: anybody care to help me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That looks superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I did mine in a gloss black. Only two painted colours i like are the Black and Dark Grey which someone on here did (Andrew someone i think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoliathJay Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Here's mine, rover ametheyst. Although I'd prefer a brand new stock dash. (Gear stick surround in the process of being changed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIKWIDART Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Here's mine, covered it with Carbon Fibre Vinyl and lasts as long as paint etc. Regards - Rob - Likwidart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d8mof Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 i say leave black, still if everyone looked the same....... we get tied of looking at each other !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Well, either way you'd need to remove the dash. Adhesive breaks down after time and the edges can peel, a good paint job will last though You'll also be able to get a more accurate colour match as you can choose from a far wider specturm of colours. There is probably a 'how to' guide on here for painting if you do a search. If you really want to go up-market you can send your dash to Nic for a really tidy carbon weave finish No you don't... I have a CF dash weave stick on finish and mine fitted fine and I didn't remove the dash to do it, everyone is different to how they do things though... Or for a closer look: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=165064 Edited October 21, 2008 by SilverSoop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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