How does one fix the shrunken dash??

[avendlerdp]

The leather dash in my '84 is sun damaged and shrunken. Is there a way to stretch it back out? Would wetting it relax the leather back to it's original form? Are their products for this kind of work?

-Alex

[javadog]

Alex,

Replacement of the dash is the usual solution. Over time, the leather shrinks and warps the foam/vinyl dash. Theoretically, if you were able to remove the dash from the car and remove the leather, you might try reshaping the dash, perhaps with heat.

I've never heard of people successfully doing this but who knows? You might try calling one of the companies that specializes in Porsche interior restoration products to see what they say.

JR

[svandamme]

the dash for an 85 is still listen in Pet6
price seems to be reasonable

911 552 055 05 leatherette 718 USD
7AE black
30B blue
4RB brown
3MX bourgundy
4Jx greyish green

Leather is quit a bit more expensive



why restore if you can simply replace

[avendlerdp]

Originally posted by svandamme
the dash for an 85 is still listen in Pet6
price seems to be reasonable

911 552 055 05 leatherette 718 USD
7AE black
30B blue
4RB brown
3MX bourgundy
4Jx greyish green

Leather is quit a bit more expensive



why restore if you can simply replace

I can think of 718 reasons I would like to be able to fix my old one!! Thanks for the help all.

[Huh]

Can you have the cracks filled in then re-skinned at a re-upholster shop?