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Colin Byrne
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« on: August 16, 2007, 01:26:24 PM »

What's the go with re-skining dash boards now.  The one's i've seen lately look really good, does anyone know what the cost is and who does it?
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2007, 03:52:40 PM »

Dashboard Doctor in Coburg and the Dashboard Centre in Croydon - looks a million dollars but it is pricey - probably $300 - $400

http://dashboarddoctor.com.au/

http://www.dashboardcentre.com.au/information2.php?info_id=2

I've used the Croydon guy and he was excellent.
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 11:59:12 AM »

I need to get this done for ym 1600 Junior - anyone know of anyone in sydney that does this?
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2008, 06:29:34 PM »

Yes Adrian , good question.

I also would like a contact in Sydney for dashboards.

Can anyone recommend a good operator please.
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 11:35:08 AM »

ok found someone in Sydney (carlton) - they have a good website with a 1750 dash restore picture.

My dash is heading there this weekend, get the wallet ready though - prices start at $650

http://www.consoles.com.au/dashboard.htm

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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2008, 04:29:59 PM »

Update to this is that the people in Carlton have now sold their dashboard skinning business to Pro-Stitch in West St Carlton (02) 9547 3424

Prices basically depend on labour required to prep the dash. For a dash with all the usual issues i would expect to pay ~$1.5-2K

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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2008, 11:54:49 PM »

Hey gents
If your still interested, I knew I had this knocking around from the World BB.
Check out this link on re doing a dash.

http://gtam.silvahalo.com/dashrepair/

All the products look unfamiliar but they are described in their function
and you could find replacements.
I certainly dont have 1.5 - 2 k for a dash.
One day when I get a chance I might give it a go.
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2008, 06:13:03 AM »

Apparently those exact products are a bit hard to find in Australia.  I was very temped to give it a go as the results do look good, my only concern was If it doesn’t work or cracks after time is it possible to get it re-skinned once you’ve covered the dash in all that other crap?
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« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2008, 07:05:45 PM »

1.5 to 2k. Jesus!

You're restoration is going to be five figures in no time if you accept prices like that!

I know of two people whove got their 105 dash reskinned at this place in melbourne http://www.dashboarddoctor.com.au/

one had it freighted to and from sydney and the other is a vic local.

One paid 400 and the other 495. I can't find the pics at the moment but the final product was fantastic and the same texture as factory.
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2008, 10:34:38 AM »

Harry at The Dashboard centre in Croydon has done all mine and he does a fantactic job. He needs to see it to price it as it can depend on the starting condition, $300-600 seems to be the go. 03-97257955 www.dashboardcentre.com.au
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2008, 05:19:13 PM »

checked my receipt - dash repair & reskin cost $1300, so not as bad as i thought.

took 20 hrs labour i was told, might try and shop around a bit more next time.

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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2008, 09:36:01 PM »

Dashboard Centre in Croydon did a great job on my Sud a few years back but apparently no longer reskins dashes which is a pity!

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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2008, 10:48:46 PM »

My Berlina had it's done at Coburg Dashboard doctor and it was a pretty good job - especially considering the 1750 Berlina's twin lump dash top which can be a right pain in the arse to ge t right.

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