Dashtop replacement / repair options

[tdskip]

Good morning - my front window is out for a respray so now would be the time to repair or replace my dashtop.

It looks like replacement dashtops are around $1-1,500?

Are there cost effective repair options?

I am in SoCal if there are local shops to be aware of.

Thanks!

[Roswell]

There is only one shop I would send my dash to for repair Porsche Interior Restoration Leather Craftsman Classic 9 Leather

or just buy a new one.

[tdskip]

Thanks Roswell. Have you used them? Ballpark cost?

Is AIR still doing these?

Just Dashes still running $1200+ and 6 months?

[RocketWrench]

Originally Posted by tdskip

Good morning - my front window is out for a respray so now would be the time to repair or replace my dashtop.

It looks like replacement dashtops are around $1-1,500?

Are there cost effective repair options?

I am in SoCal if there are local shops to be aware of.

Thanks!

In the UK, my guys at Awesome Upholstery offer a Porsche dash restoration service. Mine was split in two places and Greg splinted it from underneath and filled in the cracks and recovered it perfectly.

I can't say for certain if it would be cheaper, but I imagine it would cost a lot less than $1500 including shipping...

https://www.awesome.eu.com/

[Discseven]

Skip... very $ effective option is DIY. Flip side is time one must invest. Forgot exact hours but am guessing 8. That's after having everything needed in hand. Cost for materials is maybe $80 give or take.

Recovering Dashboard Using Epoxy Gel Adhesive

[tdskip]

Thanks folks. Let me check out that link Karl.

[universeman]

George Eshaghian (george@autoinno.com) recovered mine for less than $1000, and it looks great!

[gshiwota]

Tom - I've recovered two dashes myself with good results. Remind me when I see you next and I can show you the dash for my '75 that I recovered. It was a throwaway dash top and I'm really happy with the results.

Gabe

[gshiwota]

Here's my DIY before vs after. My old dash was so bad and and had been "repaired" once before with sheet metal flashing and drywall screws.

I purchased a dash cap to create a smooth surface to recover. I used contact cement and 4-way stretch vinyl to cover the dash. It took a couple of hours and I'm in it about $150 for the dash cap, vinyl and contact cement.

It's a relatively easy DIY job so I recommend doing it.

[tdskip]

Wow, nice work Gabe. Will take you up on that.

Thanks!

[JQ911]

I got a used dashboard in very good condition from a dismantler in Huntington Beach for $420 boxed and shipped to NJ but that was about 3 years ago. It's the larger vents for 86 to 89. Not sure if early ones are far more expensive.

The 2nd photo below shows when the one I ordered arrived (bottom piece) versus the old one which was warped on the AC center vents (top piece).

[tdskip]

Thank you for all of the responses and ideas, very much appreciated.