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kpfoten 02-19-2003 06:07 PM

coverlay vs. dashtops.com?
 
Just wondering if there's a difference in quality, etc. Dashtops.com seems to have more colors available--I'd like to get something that comes close to matching the cork interior in my '77 911S

Thanks

jeff m 02-19-2003 08:34 PM

Kris,
I put a coverlay in my car, it looks ok. not great but certainly better than before.
The coverlay are paintable. so you could match the color and amount of gloss/matte required.
When installing it tells you to put something heavy like phonebooks on it.
I found it almost impossible to stop the phonebooks falling off the dash. I used bags of lead shot, worked well.
Jeff

Schuey 02-20-2003 07:47 AM

I've looked at dashtops.com too and was also curious as to the quality...

Targa Dude 02-20-2003 08:47 AM

Why don't you spend a few more more bucks and just replace it with an original? You can get a used decent dash for a good price from a Pcar auto wrecker if you shop around. It's not that hard of a job to replace and popping the wind screen is not that big of a deal either.
I've yet to see an overlay that fit well they sort of look like Michael Jackson's Plastic surgery. JMO

Jorge (Targa Dude)

pwd72s 02-20-2003 09:02 AM

another option: www.justdashes.com

TopsailBeach 02-20-2003 07:16 PM

Well, it's plastic, but mine fit great and the color match (midnight blue) was nearly perfect. A few clamps and wedges held it down while the silicon set to hold it---no real problems. All in all, for less than $100 bucks, it's not at all bad.


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