blitZ
Sep 23 2007, 02:24 PM
I picked a re-dash dash cover off ebay a while back, they are sold by the Porsche Palace. They said to contact them by phone for installation instructions. I have left several messages and sent emails with no response. Anyone know how to install this thing, what adhesive to use?
736conver
Sep 23 2007, 03:24 PM
QUOTE(blitZ @ Sep 23 2007, 02:24 PM)
I picked a re-dash dash cover off ebay a while back, they are sold by the Porsche Palace. They said to contact them by phone for installation instructions. I have left several messages and sent emails with no response. Anyone know how to install this thing, what adhesive to use?
The only two I have see install where done with double sided tape. Both looked good or I should say as good as a cap can look. I would look for a quality 3m double sided tape.
porschecb
Sep 23 2007, 04:40 PM
Dont use double sided tape! It will produce to much of a gap! If its tight like it should be use adhesive glue. Do a test fit install, trim where need to and glue it down.
VaccaRabite
Sep 23 2007, 04:49 PM
Mine came with glue, but I got it 2 years ago.
Zach
BarberDave
Sep 23 2007, 05:24 PM
I have the Ans. to the tape issue! Go to any place that sells Men's Hair
Replacements. Ask for clear 1x3 straight strips, they come 36 to a bag or box.
They are about $4.00 a bag,( at least thats what I charge) . Most of it is 3 M tape
that is heat sensitive, this will really do the job. And it,s the thickness of Scotch
Tape. Dave
IronHillRestorations
Sep 24 2007, 07:38 AM
I know of a few that aren't glued in. I have always glued them with the silicone glue provided, but I couple that I've sold have been living a happy life without any adhesive. I don't think you can tell the difference if they are glued/taped or if no adhesive.
blitZ
Sep 24 2007, 08:39 AM
I think I would like to glue it down. As it sits currently, it's not quite flat. Maybe, I need to fiddle with it more. I did not get any glue, you used just a silicon based adhesive?
xperu
Sep 24 2007, 09:49 AM
I Didn't glue mine in and it fits and looks real good considering what the cracked original looks like. Mike
StratPlayer
Sep 24 2007, 10:35 AM
I installed one about a year ago. I didn't use any glue, if you look a the re dash you will notice that this is held in place by the A pillars on each side. Mine looks good and I've never had any problems with this install.
blitZ
Sep 24 2007, 04:51 PM
Mine came with a little bulge in front of the passenger section and it won't lay down without pressure. I'm going to have to glue it.
Thanks
IronHillRestorations
Sep 25 2007, 08:09 AM
You might be able to gingerly warm it with a heat gun, or leave it out in the sun to get it to lay flat.
woobn8r
Sep 25 2007, 08:14 AM
Don't know about installing one...but I took mine out last night...no tape, no glue and it sat quite nice...
The sides were "wedged" in right by the a pillars so there was absolutely no movement.
I'd park yours in the hot sun to see if that would smooth it out a bit...
blitZ
Sep 25 2007, 08:19 AM
Good idea with the heat/sun to reshape it, thanks.
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