Surge 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 The last few owners must have loved letting thier car sunbathe... :banghead: Dash is rather cracked (brought it with a mat over it) Is it possible to fix this (with decent results) or anywhere where it can be professionally done? It's got about 5 or so cracks extending the width of the dash (from the windscreen back) Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted October 14, 2004 Get a new dash - too much $$ to fix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 by new he meant 2nd hand, keep ur eyes open Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 I have heard that they can be "welded" back together. I have a 1 1/2" crack on my dash which I inetend on getting fixed. Will let you know if I come across someone who does it at a reasonable price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted October 15, 2004 I have heard that they can be "welded" back together. I have a 1 1/2" crack on my dash which I inetend on getting fixed. Will let you know if I come across someone who does it at a reasonable price. It will crack again - just find a wreck and nab its dash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted October 16, 2004 it can be repaired but dont expect it to be 100%, its a common thing, all of my bimmers except the 5 have had a couple of cracks in the dash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted October 17, 2004 Arent dashes about the hardest thing to get out, and then get back in? altho i suppose its better than getting it half- pie fixed aye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2004 replace. or get it recovered then you can make it nice and pretty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Arent dashes about the hardest thing to get out, and then get back in? altho i suppose its better than getting it half- pie fixed aye on Honda integras, nissan skylines, cefiros an laurels, holden rodeos, commodores, they are quite hard.... therefore I conclude they are all hard... but having said that, its cheaper, easier and better to replace them than repair them... just have a session before, during and after - it helps with easing the frustrations of finding all the bolts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 I have heard that they can be "welded" back together. I have a 1 1/2" crack on my dash which I inetend on getting fixed. Will let you know if I come across someone who does it at a reasonable price. Yes, you can get your dash welded back together and it doesn't cost a hell of a lot.I went to a guy in lower hutt that welded 3 cracks back and it cost me $30 and the end results are very satisfactory. Ian and Tim have seen it, should their memories (Ian in particular with his alzheimers) not fail them, and they should be able to testify that my welded dash looks fine. Look for a vinyl repair place, sometimes marine upholsterers do them aswell, and if you find a guy that does it under the table then you'll come off one very happy customer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 Cool, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 try fibrenew. they are the win for all that kind of jazz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
