Dashskin dashpad cover/replacement
Install pics.... the front velcro strips dont come close to the stock strips to adhere... but i can live with it as long as my installed pin hold.... and they do. The velcro near the grille does not come close either. May have to figure something out in the future, but for now I am good
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I just ordered one. That's a killer price especially since it fits so well. I wouldn't be surprised if they start jacking the price up once they find out how popular they are.
I want to thank you guys for this post! I just did this using blownbayou's pin method. I also added a pin by the defrost were factory "velcro" would be, I simply drilled a hole there and added the pin. Then I drilled a hole thru the cover that allowed just the bulb to come thru from the security light and plastic welded the base to the under side. The whole thing looks factory and I'm very picky, love it!! Thanks!!
Update. I ordered mine late last week and got it in the mail within 3 days. Quality is excellent. I ended up getting the gray color which matches my 99 ss gray interior very well.
I also went with the Christmas tree fastener method and removed the entirely of the lower dash. I pulled the foam off of the original lower dash and was able to keep both sides in one piece for use underneath this one. I then sanded the heads of the fasteners as well as the mount points on the dash with 80 grit before applying the fasteners to the dash with plastic weld. I was also able to remove the light sensor and security light mount and glue that directly to the underside of the new dash. I installed it this morning and couldn't be happier. I just want to emphasize that I did not use any part of the original lower dash, only the foam backing.
I ended up using the stock mount points, as well as drilling 2 holes in front of the vent were the Velcro was used to fasten it originally. With the foam in the front under the dash I didn't need to put anything there to fasten it, and it holds tight without any rattles. Only complaint I have is my own fault, one of my front clips I glued slightly off and now the drivers side of the vent is poking up a bit, I believe with a few hot days or a few hot defrost sessions it will level out, I am able to apply just a little force to push it where I want, so I see it moving once heat is applied. Overall for 120 shipped this cannot be beat, I am extremely happy with the outcome. For anyone on the fence, honestly just order it, I guarantee they're going to skyrocket in price pretty soon.
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I also went with the Christmas tree fastener method and removed the entirely of the lower dash. I pulled the foam off of the original lower dash and was able to keep both sides in one piece for use underneath this one. I then sanded the heads of the fasteners as well as the mount points on the dash with 80 grit before applying the fasteners to the dash with plastic weld. I was also able to remove the light sensor and security light mount and glue that directly to the underside of the new dash. I installed it this morning and couldn't be happier. I just want to emphasize that I did not use any part of the original lower dash, only the foam backing.
I ended up using the stock mount points, as well as drilling 2 holes in front of the vent were the Velcro was used to fasten it originally. With the foam in the front under the dash I didn't need to put anything there to fasten it, and it holds tight without any rattles. Only complaint I have is my own fault, one of my front clips I glued slightly off and now the drivers side of the vent is poking up a bit, I believe with a few hot days or a few hot defrost sessions it will level out, I am able to apply just a little force to push it where I want, so I see it moving once heat is applied. Overall for 120 shipped this cannot be beat, I am extremely happy with the outcome. For anyone on the fence, honestly just order it, I guarantee they're going to skyrocket in price pretty soon.
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Last edited by GtoProject; Feb 3, 2019 at 09:42 AM.
Good idea on the two pins for the defrost!!!! Right now I have a plastic spacer and the stock velcro button RTV'd together.... I am going to place it on the stock velcro strip on the dash (front right location on defroster), add some plastic weld to the top and weigh down the dash for the drying period. I would hate to remove the skin and break it or the pins already installed. This should work.
I should have did the two pin idea though..... GREAT THINKING!!!!
I should have did the two pin idea though..... GREAT THINKING!!!!
Originally Posted by Blownbayou
Good idea on the two pins for the defrost!!!! Right now I have a plastic spacer and the stock velcro button RTV'd together.... I am going to place it on the stock velcro strip on the dash (front right location on defroster), add some plastic weld to the top and weigh down the dash for the drying period. I would hate to remove the skin and break it or the pins already installed. This should work.
I should have did the two pin idea though..... GREAT THINKING!!!!
I should have did the two pin idea though..... GREAT THINKING!!!!
I can see why you wouldn't want to remove it. With how strong these fasteners seem to be anchored into the stock holes (at least on mine), I wouldn't want to be taking this off anytime soon. There is that slight disadvantage of these christmas tree fasteners, but I don't see me ever taking this dash pad off. I've had my car for over 6 years and this is the first time I've removed it. I may order another now and just keep it in the closet, in the off chance I do need to remove it. I'm not sure if I could without breaking it.
Secured a plastic spacer I found (tv wall mount spacer) to one of the small velcro pads I had left from the original dash. Why did I keep this?? I have no idea!!!! I used the same plastic weld epoxy to seal them together. I then placed the pad on the velcro pad with the spacer on the stock pad located on the left of the grille. Applied some more plastic weld to the spacer and weighed the dash down with a cup of change. Let it sit overnight and now the dash it cinched down in the front!!!! Would have done the pin mod as advertised, but once I put the pins in I was afraid to pull the dash pad back out. This worked perfect for my situation.
Glad to help everyone save much needed money!!!!
Glad to help everyone save much needed money!!!!