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> Porsche 914 Dash Repair via CFRP Wrapping Process
Chris914n6
post Feb 2 2016, 02:22 PM
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The part that overhangs the gauges is supposed to be flat, not sagging. It's not too bad with this one but it is common. It's something that will need to be addressed if you want happy customers.
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post Feb 2 2016, 02:25 PM
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Looks Great! Two questions- how much is it to do the dash in carbon fiber? And in the pictures on your website, who re-did your gauges with the aluminum brush finish? Those look great too!

To do the entire dash from carbon fiber will be almost cost prohibited because it will first require us to make the tooling (molds) for it using an original sacrificial dash in good condition - and those are not cheep. It will only make sense in a group buy scenario where the cost of the tooling could be absorbed by say 10-15 buyers. And even in such a low production run, the price point will probably be in the $1500-$2000 range leaving very little margin. Some things just don't make good business sense to make.

Regarding the aluminum gauge rings, I bought them from another member (spunone) back in 08. Not sure if he still makes them, but you can try asking him directly.


Thanks. I just mean whats the cost to wrap it in carbon fiber, like you show above?


$650 + all shipping costs. The cost of shipping the dash here from the US can vary greatly depending on which service is used. The owner of the above dash paid $65 via USPS (took 4 weeks). Return shipping cost is just $50 via Israel Post EMS service (2-3 weeks).
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post Feb 2 2016, 02:31 PM
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Looks Great,,
there was a member that was making CF dashes and I had him make 2 for me in fiberglass twill to look like a factory race part... fits great.. and ashtray delete


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post Feb 2 2016, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Feb 2 2016, 10:22 PM) *

The part that overhangs the gauges is supposed to be flat, not sagging. It's not too bad with this one but it is common. It's something that will need to be addressed if you want happy customers.

I'm not quite sure what you mean. But to be clear, the CF wrapping will conform to any preexisting contour on the dash. So the dash will need to be in fairly good condition shape-wise in order to be a good candidate for this process. If the dash sags or has any odd undulations or unevenness, this process will not restore the original shape.
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post Feb 2 2016, 09:41 PM
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I had the opportunity to be the first customer. With something like this I expect to do a little final fitting. It's a custom made part, I'm happy to find someone willing to make it according to my specifications.

I also asked for the shiny finish, against the advice of Dov, the maker. With the attitude the customer is always right he made it according to my request.

The communication has been great, and it has been an absolute pleasure doing business with him.

I can't wait to get my dash.






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post Feb 2 2016, 10:08 PM
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Kind of a silly question, but given these dash pads are pretty weak and easily damaged when off the car, do you have suggestion on packaging the unit to send it halfway around the world safely?
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post Feb 3 2016, 07:35 AM
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Shipping the core is not a problem, if it picks up another crack or two in transit it will be repaired in the process.

It should be stronger on the return trip. The other advantage is it is light and relatively easy to handle. The gorillas at the shipping companies might not hurt it as bad as something heavy.

If it falls off the truck or the ship sinks, all bets are off.

The process has been perfect so far.
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QUOTE(Sedonut @ Feb 2 2016, 07:41 PM) *

I had the opportunity to be the first customer. With something like this I expect to do a little final fitting. It's a custom made part, I'm happy to find someone willing to make it according to my specifications.

I also asked for the shiny finish, against the advice of Dov, the maker. With the attitude the customer is always right he made it according to my request.

The communication has been great, and it has been an absolute pleasure doing business with him.

I can't wait to get my dash.

Take his advice. That finish will blind you when the sun reflects off it.
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post Feb 3 2016, 02:49 PM
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^^ dash mat. easy.
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Received my dash safely today. It only took 7 days form the day it was shipped.

Dov was a pleasure to work with and could not have been more professional. Attached Image Attached Image
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post Feb 11 2016, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(Sedonut @ Feb 11 2016, 09:44 AM) *

Received my dash safely today. It only took 7 days form the day it was shipped.

Dov was a pleasure to work with and could not have been more professional. Attached Image Attached Image


Perty - be sure to post another once its installed.
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post Feb 11 2016, 04:56 PM
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What do you do for UV resistance? Most epoxies yellow pretty quickly when exposed to the sun.
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Attached Image While laying up a carbon part I noticed that the twill fabric resembled the 914 upholstery. I needed a couple more gauges so I made this to hang below the dash.
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post Feb 12 2016, 04:58 AM
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QUOTE(Sedonut @ Feb 11 2016, 06:44 PM) *

Received my dash safely today. It only took 7 days form the day it was shipped.

Dov was a pleasure to work with and could not have been more professional. Attached Image Attached Image



Thank you Tony. It was a real pleasure working with you too. Enjoy your recovered dash and please let me know if you need any support. Looking forward to see some photos once your install it. Dov
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QUOTE(fiberglass1inc @ Feb 12 2016, 12:56 AM) *

What do you do for UV resistance? Most epoxies yellow pretty quickly when exposed to the sun.


The dash was treated with 3 coats of automotive-grade UV-stable clear coat lacquer. Nevertheless we always recommend to avoid any overexposure to sunlight and to use a windshield cover when the car is parked outside. These common sense steps will prevent the dash from turning yellow overtime just like they will help prevent cracking and discoloration on any vinyl or leather trimmed dash.
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