My dash wood veneer replaced.
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My dash had the usual cracked veneer around the clocks and center console and since I hate wood trim in my cars I decided to change it a few months ago and thought I would share it with other Wedge owners as It seems to be a common problem. I used 3M self adhesive carbon look sheets and it actually has a grain through it so it looks and feels better than the usual stuff you get in Halfrauds. I used a hot air gun to soften the veneer and adhesive and it peeled off without too much effort then cleaned off the left over glue with wire wool. I was then a straight forward process of cutting a sheet a little larger than the panel to be covered then stick the film to the panel. After its filmly stuck down take a sharp blade and trim around the edges and cut out the holes for the switches and clocks etc. Refit to car and job done.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but I like it and it cost around £30 for a metre square and I still have enough left to use elsewhere.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but I like it and it cost around £30 for a metre square and I still have enough left to use elsewhere.
Hello mate....A job well done sir..Although im not a lover of cream leather but looks good..I was contemplating it myself as i have a black leather dash but there is only a tiny bit on my veneer that has cracked so i might leave it..Plus im not that steady with a knife..I always tend to slip no matter how sharp or new the blade..Ziga
PS;Had to change what i said previously as not to sound derogatory..
PS;Had to change what i said previously as not to sound derogatory..
Edited by mrzigazaga on Thursday 30th December 20:10
keatsie said:
Very nice..
How did you get the cover from the glove box off?
If you mean the metal plate that has the veneer then Brute force!! How did you get the cover from the glove box off?
It's glued on so I pulled it off whilst holding the leather/vinyl in place then I used epoxy glue to stick down the parts of leather that had seperated from the wood then more Glue to attach the newly trimmed cover back on. It was a bit of a risk just pulling it off but once it was all back together you cant tell it's been off. It did rip the leather/vinyl under the plate so you have to be quite carefull or you will be looking for a new glovebox lid.
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