C3 Dash Panels..."To Skin, or Not To Skin"?

[Tommy F.]

I have spend the better part of the day removing & cleaning the tach, speedo, and cluster on the '75. As disassembly has progressed, I am shocked at how many broken pieces on the dash pads I have found. 6 hours later, after carefully using epoxy and resin/mat, I'm satisfied that the basic structures of the pads are sound.
I believe that I can correct the several cracks that are at the edges of the vinyl on the pads, and use dye to get a fresh look, but....I'm sure tempted to try to reskin the pads while they are out.

Has anyone had any success with the skin kits?

Sorry for rambling ( must be the fumes )...

Thanks,

[Ken B.]

Re: C3 Dash Panels..."To Skin, or Not To Skin"?

Did my dash on my 75 about 2 years ago. I just bought new ones.Everyone i talked to said it would be more trouble than it was worth to try and recover them.But if you think you can do it.Go for it.

[Tommy F.]

Re: C3 Dash Panels..."To Skin, or Not To Skin"?

Ken,

No, it looked like a difficult job to me (especially drivers side). I was just testing the water before I decided what to do. The existing pieces are o.k., just not very supple....I was going to do somthing while they were out.

Thanks

[Alan S.]

Re: C3 Dash Panels..."To Skin, or Not To Skin"?

I talked to a lot of people about putting new 'skins' on dash panels and doors when I was considering trying to save my driver's side door panel.
I really couldn't find anyone who had had success using 'skins'.
I would think that putting a 'skin' on a dash pad has a better chance of looking as it should compared to working on a door panel.
I found putting new seat covers on was easier than I thought it would be, so maybe the pads are worth a try.
Regards,
Alan