Dashboard question

[davidbuttigieg]

Hi mates,

Well my dashboard centre (where the air vents, clock, knobs, ash tray, dials, etc. sit) is starting to crack in some places but the rest of the dashboard (where it has that 'leather' feeling) is still in very good nic. Can I replace all the centre but leave the rest in place ? cos I have a rollcage and its a nightmare to remove!!

Cheers  

David.

[Ash-Lee]

It might be possible.

I think the lighter grey plastic section is riveted or maybe melted to the black section, if you break your current cracked one away, then find a replacement you might be able to use some strong adhesive to stick it on with.

[PhoenixAutosport]

is the damage realy bad or could you mask up the black part then fill the cracks in the plastic and spray the centre section with vinylcoat, not ideal but a repair that could be done in situ

[davidbuttigieg]

is the damage realy bad or could you mask up the black part then fill the cracks in the plastic and spray the centre section with vinylcoat, not ideal but a repair that could be done in situ

it's not that bad, till now! but Maltese roads are an utter nightmare and my car is fitted with GAZ coilovers..

Yeah could do but I'd prefer fitting a replacement then repairing my current one -- I think there are more cracks at the back where they can not be seen and may soon grow bigger

[scratcher]

You can separate the grey and vinyl type bit. There's tabs behind it that are bonded together. They might be plastic welded on those spots... I can't remember now but it definitely does come apart.