Dash top removable?
Discussion
Is it possible to unscrew and remove the top portion of the dashboard at all? I would like to get to the area where screen meets dash to remove dust, grime and things that have more than 2 pairs of legs that have gone there and died in the very hot weather. I have tried other methods of trying to reach that area, but none is 100% successful - therefore considering this more altogether radical approach, if indeed it is possible?
I tend to use a flat paddle type thing with what looks like a scruffy dog on the end of it and this goes right down into where the screen meets the dash. I will see if there is a manufacturers mark on it when I get home and let you know. It really is good.
Prior to this I used a plastic spatula with a damp cloth pulled over the end and this was good too.
Di
Prior to this I used a plastic spatula with a damp cloth pulled over the end and this was good too.
Di
Thanks Di,
Yes, I have tried similar things including sliding a knife covered with fine cloth into that area etc. Its an awkward place to reach. My thinking was that if I can remove the dash top, I could give the dash and the screen the spring cleaning of a lifetime properly, then put it all back. Problem is, I doubt that anyone else has tried to do this. I don't even know if it is feasible. I take the view that mankind put the dash into the Tuscan, so mankind 'should' be able to remove it!
Yes, I have tried similar things including sliding a knife covered with fine cloth into that area etc. Its an awkward place to reach. My thinking was that if I can remove the dash top, I could give the dash and the screen the spring cleaning of a lifetime properly, then put it all back. Problem is, I doubt that anyone else has tried to do this. I don't even know if it is feasible. I take the view that mankind put the dash into the Tuscan, so mankind 'should' be able to remove it!
(not serious in this suggestion should my insurers be lurking)brentstevens said:
It takes a woman........... 
Di - will be thinking of you Sunday whilst we get stuck into the Pimms.
Has the butler been given time off for good behaviour or will he be cleaning and butlering on Sunday?
Hi Brent,
I am working Sunday so if the weather holds, no doubt my butler will be quaffing Stella at the R&C.
Well, the other thing that I didn't want to mention (being a TVR), was the excess of glue that appears to be smeared over the dash and visible through the windscreen from outside - only way to remove would mean dash off. However, I am not sure, but this would need to be reglued should the dash come out - thus making it a pointless exercise having to reglue it!?
I get my maid to get in there with her duster first.
I get my maid to get in there with her duster first.
TUS 373 said:
Well, the other thing that I didn't want to mention (being a TVR), was the excess of glue that appears to be smeared over the dash and visible through the windscreen from outside - only way to remove would mean dash off. However, I am not sure, but this would need to be reglued should the dash come out - thus making it a pointless exercise having to reglue it!?
I get my maid to get in there with her duster first.
Aaaaah you need a cotten bud and nail varnish remover, and no I am not joking, it really works. I, well Tony got rid of all the glue excess using this method on my 1st Tuscan. Try it.
Di
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