Leather dash cover

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I have the usual cracked dashboard so thought I would buy the leather cover and give it a go. Happy with the result and I'll post another photo when it's fitted. Easy to do. Still a bit of tidying up with it to do once it's in place. Yes I know the vent holes are still blocked :lol:

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How did you find the cover went on and did the dash refit go ok?
Cover looks good and a definite improvement.
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Dash went in very easy.All in and I've moved onto the engine bay for the next bit.

The cover isn't perfect but looks considerably better than it did before.

Cover was easy to fit. We stretched it in place and clamped it for a few day's. Used the spray glue and took our time.
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Bobpool wrote: Fri May 10, 2019 8:03 pm Dash went in very easy.All in and I've moved onto the engine bay for the next bit.

The cover isn't perfect but looks considerably better than it did before.

Cover was easy to fit. We stretched it in place and clamped it for a few day's. Used the spray glue and took our time.
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Good idea :) Would be interested to know if the fit when it all goes back together is ok, with the slightly increased size.
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It's back in without any problems.

It's not perfect but better. I have a Dash mat to go on top anyway when the Sun is shining.

In a few places I haven't put enough glue but it's stuck down ok. Take your tie and do a bit as a time. You'll be happy with the result.
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Glad all went well and it’s fitted :cool: as we say that’s one job you can tick of the list
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Bobpool wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 9:53 am It's back in without any problems.
Great job!
Do you have any photos of the dash fitted back in the car?

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Will post them up over the weekend.I have the glove box and some trim to fit first.
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Just one photo.I have done a very short video but unable to load it up.
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Glad it's all gone back in OK. Looks smart and ideal for helping protect the dash underneath.
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Mine has started to peel off after a bit over a year, very disapointing especialy as I got the seller to reccommend the right glue and followed instructions to the letter.
Im looking at options now, may just call time on the leather and see if the CCI GRP reproduction dashboard shell is feasible.
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Not_Anumber wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:55 pm may just call time on the leather and see if the CCI GRP reproduction dashboard shell is feasible.
As you've probably read, it does take a bit of fiddling about to fit it and get it looking right. However, once fitted the CCI dash does look good, and it's pretty much indistinguishable from the genuine item.

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The CCI ones are brilliant - no more pissing around trying to fill cracked dashboards or leather covers, CCI ones every time.
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Caprigear wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:31 pm The CCI ones are brilliant - no more pissing around trying to fill cracked dashboards or leather covers, CCI ones every time.
Are they typically straightforward to fit Martin? I have seen some reports on here saying how difficult they are so just wondering what your take on it is.
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I did one the other week, took around 3 hours, very straightforward. There is some trimming to do but nothing drastic and the end results are impressive.
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That's good to know. Thanks very much Martin, appreciate that.
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Thanks Martin. Ive just ordered one now. The car walked through it's MOT again this morning so deserves a treat.
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Leather cover has been removed intact and is looking for a home.
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