Mac Srt Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just bought a new supra today and it has a few things that need addressed. Other than wheels refurbed and respray (eventually) there's a few things I need done. 1) Carbon look dash is all dull and shiny in places and could do with being replaced 2) All carpet is in good nick but need some front mats ( genuine of possible?) 3) headlights are all fogged up so will need cleaned or new ? Any advice greatly appreciated. I saw some carbon dash kits on eBay for £130. Has anyone fitted them or know anything about them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just bought a new supra today and it has a few things that need addressed. Other than wheels refurbed and respray (eventually) there's a few things I need done. 1) Carbon look dash is all dull and shiny in places and could do with being replaced 2) All carpet is in good nick but need some front mats ( genuine of possible?) 3) headlights are all fogged up so will need cleaned or new ? Any advice greatly appreciated. I saw some carbon dash kits on eBay for £130. Has anyone fitted them or know anything about them? Thanks Congrats on the purchase The carbon look dash you probably have (and will have seen on eBay) will be an overlay kit. Basically it's all carbon effect rubber type stuff that is simply stuck down. I had it on mine and removed it, I think the kits are overpriced for what they are. If it was me and I really wanted the carbon look, I would take the dash panels out and take them somewhere to be dipped. Genuine front mats are relatively hard to come by but stick a wanted post up (once you're a fully paid up member). Headlights - few different options. You can buy refurb kits like Meguiars from Halfords, you can try rubbing them hard with toothpaste (bicarbonate of soda type is best) or you can split and sand them starting with a very soft grit (1200 or so). There will be a few threads on here on different methods. - - - Updated - - - Just bought a new supra today and it has a few things that need addressed. Other than wheels refurbed and respray (eventually) there's a few things I need done. 1) Carbon look dash is all dull and shiny in places and could do with being replaced 2) All carpet is in good nick but need some front mats ( genuine of possible?) 3) headlights are all fogged up so will need cleaned or new ? Any advice greatly appreciated. I saw some carbon dash kits on eBay for £130. Has anyone fitted them or know anything about them? Thanks Congrats on the purchase The carbon look dash you probably have (and will have seen on eBay) will be an overlay kit. Basically it's all carbon effect rubber type stuff that is simply stuck down. I had it on mine and removed it, I think the kits are overpriced for what they are. If it was me and I really wanted the carbon look, I would take the dash panels out and take them somewhere to be dipped. Genuine front mats are relatively hard to come by but stick a wanted post up (once you're a fully paid up member). Headlights - few different options. You can buy refurb kits like Meguiars from Halfords, you can try rubbing them hard with toothpaste (bicarbonate of soda type is best) or you can split and sand them starting with a very soft grit (1200 or so). There will be a few threads on here on different methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Srt Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks for the info ! I will do some research on here and start the project ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Srt Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 This was the dash kit http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/322055979904?_mwBanner=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 This was the dash kit http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/322055979904?_mwBanner=1 Yeah that's the stick on 'overlay' type kit. I didn't like it in mine, all down to personal preference really. I'd get prices for getting it dipped in carbon effect also though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Srt Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ok, it looks good in the description but I will see if anyone local does the carbon dipping Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ok, it looks good in the description but I will see if anyone local does the carbon dipping Cheers Not sure if im allowed to recommend or not as not sure on the whole traders on the forum rules so sorry to admin if so but Dim Sum on here does carbon dipping... I had my top dash piece done by him and was impressed with the result. He's not local to you as he wasn't to me but can post items both ways, drop him a pm if interested here's a link to his profile: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?27390-Dim-Sum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Srt Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 ok thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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