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Patterns? I know of three:
-New: looks a million bucks.
-A few years old: starts pulling around the center vents, showing the glue or staples.
-A few years older: torn, bent, lifting the cap over the gauges, and if you'r unlucky (like I was) lifting so much it pushes the windshield upwards, allowing air to whistle its way in.
And, of course since leather dashes are made by adding a (thick) layer over a nicely fitting standard dash, the fit is tight at best, compromised at worst.
Seriously, unless one lives in Alaska, never drives the car or plans to sell in 2 years' time, it is a BAD idea. I know, I know, you can treat the leather religiously with whatever is the rage in leather care, but.. forget it. It WILL warp.
Comments based on over 20 years of owning leather dash cars, 5 in total, all german, 2 in unobtainable colors.
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