Is it possible to cover that dash panel with leather or alcantara or something synthetic that resembles an audi dash or an acura dash?

Seth

 

Absolutely, We've not did a dash, but we do cover Harley Hard saddle Bags in Leather & etc, lots of nooks & crannies to fit into & results look good..
(If I do say so myself.) Actually my OL does the most of the leather work here...

But the dash looks a bit simpler to cover imo.

 

I like the texture, sheen, chrome rings and color (if all Ebony that is) of the stock dash; it looks rich.

 

I agree, oh yea mine is all Ebony inside...

 

As long as you're textured, you're always going to have the "I painted my dash" look that the OEM pressure molds and solid color materials don't create.

However, you've taken on the smoothing of a lifetime. I recommend you measure your biceps, thumb, and forefinger diameters before you get started. Then measure again when you get done. You may just put on some serious muscle on this project!

 

The first step is to admit you have a problem. I do not know what the next step is

 

1 vote: 'textured'

 

Damn you XXL. I had that thought about the texture. As far as the biceps go, I used a palm sander on the gauge surround. The only part that will be a major PITA will be the RPD, but I may have a solution for that.....HeeHeeHeeHee.

 

Go easy on the high-build primers... you don't want it cracking. Do most of the work taking down the bumps.

 

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