k3werra Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 has anyone tried covering there dash in suede like material by themselves? I was thinking of using like head liner material with the foam backing on one side and heat resistant glue. but the contours is probably the biggest problem of making it work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 memebr jackhammer has done what you are talkign about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I was talking to my dad about doing this about 5 minutes ago haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I have been toying with the idea of covering my dash in suede or fiberglassing it. I can't decide myself. Hopfully we can see what it looks like...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I want to do the same thing. I think that going with synthetic (alcantara) would be a lot easier, as leather (suede) needs to be wet, formed and heat dried if you want it to conform and stretch around a contour. I just need to find a place where they sell alcantara in my region and some books or someone who'll show me how it's supposed to be done. I'd also ike to do the contour of my door panels with the same stuff and the flat center part, done in brushed aluminum or carbon fiber. Head liner would be alcantara too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicar Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Did you catch this thread at Zcar.com? http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/1/1820145/1820145#msg-1820145 Look a the link and see the Leather Dash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3werra Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Did you catch this thread at Zcar.com? http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/1/1820145/1820145#msg-1820145 Look a the link and see the Leather Dash! looks like it was done nicely, i rather have some sort of soft material looks better and would probably hold up to sun wear better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpratt Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I've got a RHD z so I think something like this is about my only option, unless anyone knows where to find RHD replacement dash parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlawZ Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 any updates? i really want to do something like this as well and wanted to know how hard it is to do yourself.. keep me posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhammer Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 any updates? i really want to do something like this as well and wanted to know how hard it is to do yourself.. keep me posted I had my dash as well as all the plastic panels covered in Soft Touch vinyl which simulates a fine soft leather. I would rate it 10+ on the difficulty scale. 10 being the most difficult. Unless you are a expert upholsterer, covering the dash is best left up to a quality oriented professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 That looks really nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 man i wish i had stock interior that looks clean as can be. Only 2 things with modding the dash is reflection and resistance to sun wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Jackhammer - You just took the bar and raised it beyond reach....beautiful...and very inspiring.. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhammer Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 As far as interior updation....keeping the the original concepts and using current materials that may be the case. Putting it out of reach however is a subjective term. It just takes the desire to spend the money. What impresses me are the members who are doing the innovations with the drive trains and suspensions for these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I see you have a darker color around the cluster, is it just a different color or is it a different material???? It's kind of hard to see on the pictures... By the way, that is simply awe inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 If you don't mind letting me know who coveredyour dash I would like to use them. I am in Humble, however spend at least one or two weekends at the in-laws in Pecan Grove. (Right around the corner from you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhammer Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I see you have a darker color around the cluster, is it just a different color or is it a different material???? It's kind of hard to see on the pictures... By the way, that is simply awe inspiring. Yes... it is black (Soft Touch Vinyl) and the reason is the silver gray was wrinkling around the circles and contours. The black with its different texture was easier to get to conform. As it turned out it really gives it a distinctive appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 God damm that is really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 wow what seats are those?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chiropractor Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That is a beautiful dash!!! (not to mention equally gorgeous interior) I just coughed up the 12 benjamins for a new (stock) one. I imagine the work to cover yours was close to that expense??? Another question/concern is, can you get the smaller stock fuel/temp guages and clock installed from the rear with that setup, or do you have to purchase new ones that load in from the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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