Dash Recovering

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:34:50 GMT

Part of the problem was the cost of the adhesive, it was into the hundreds of dollars for the amount needed to cover the dash and centre console.
It cost $100 for the epoxy coating

Re: Dash Recovering (mr2y)

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:09:44 GMT

I know it's too late now since you had it epoxy coated, but are silicone based adhesives an option? They don't have a very good mechanical bond but they stick like anything.

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 02:00:42 GMT

I got the runaround with adhesive suppliers so gave up with that idea as my trimmer recommended a guy that could epoxy coat it
Got it back at the trimmers now getting redone so hopefully this time is sticks

Re: Dash Recovering (dasic1)

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:25:06 GMT

Have you had any luck with this?

Re: Dash Recovering (5SGTE)

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:56:21 GMT

Arh man, how much work is in that a pillar trim! Well all of it, but esp that!

Re: Dash Recovering (dasic1)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 22:58:58 GMT

Yes I have covered my dash before and are currently trimming the car again. When I first done it I just used furniture suede and it didn't last long before fading.

As far as I know the Warrick is furniture, but I could be wrong. One way to test is get a scrap and put it in window and check against another piece that hasn't been in the sun after a couple of months

The pictures are from when I first finished it

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:41:41 GMT

So have you ever covered an SW20 dash?
I came across a thread in the UK site Twobrutal where someone had to get their Alcantara dash redone due to the same issue
BTW the suede is Warwick Microsuede, looked it up and it doesn't specifically say for automotive but the trimmer swears by it

Re: Dash Recovering (dasic1)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:37:43 GMT

I used to use the Bostic 2701 before I changed to the current glue from Vyfab.

The main reason I changed was just because it's a little cheaper, and the sales rep keep pushing me to try it.

Re: Dash Recovering (dasic1)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:20:59 GMT

So it sounds like it's sticking to most of the dash except for a little bit?

Maybe another option if you haven't already stripped the dash is he can use a syringe to inject super glue where it has lifted. Will need to make multiple incisions and just a drop at a time.

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:04:32 GMT

I asked the trimmer to call Nolan UDA and they are going to do some research and get back to him
He is currently using Bostik 2701

Re: Dash Recovering (dasic1)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:40:58 GMT

The glue I'm using at the moment is just from a local company that has it made overseas. They are called Vyfab, but I doubt that your trimmer would want to order it from Victoria.
There is a company that are also in WA called Nolan UDA that I used to buy glue from.

As long as the suede is UV stabilized it will last fine witch seams like what your trimmer is using. Most suede available is for furniture witch is not UV stabilized

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:50:55 GMT

It will resist fading very well according to trimmer
In fact he refused to use genuine Alcantara as he said it cannot handle our extreme conditions here
I hope to find a glue this week and get it recovered again next week

Re: Dash Recovering (Carmikey)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:14:27 GMT

TomsMR2
And this is what it looked like until we had to peel it back off
It was only on for a week :(

WOW... that looks great.
Hopefully you get the gluing sorted out.. nice job, love the red stitching too ;-)

Re: Dash Recovering (Nik_Lee)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:49:22 GMT

How well will the micro suede resist fading from the sunlight coming through the windscreen?

Re: Dash Recovering (TomsMR2)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:00:24 GMT

And this is what it looked like until we had to peel it back off
It was only on for a week :(