Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I've done two W123 dash caps and have been happy with 'em. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Overall pix.JPG Type: image/pjpeg Size: 114552 bytes Desc: not available URL:

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I totally agree - the blue dash boards crack with far greater frequency than other colors. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM, glenn brown wrote: > > Since there had been so many posts regarding this topic, I sent a JPEG pix > the other day of the dash pad installation in my '84 300D but, the last

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Since there had been so many posts regarding this topic, I sent a JPEG pix the other day of the dash pad installation in my '84 300D but, the last time I sent a pix, it took Kaleb greater than a week to approve it and it was finally posted. So, for those who want to know what the Coverlay type

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

t;Diesel List" Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash My '85 190D had some kind of cover. It was obvious if you looked at it but not glaring at a glance. When I parted out the car I pulled the cover just to see what was under

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

small cracks that don't bother me but if they ever get to the point that they do I wouldn't hesitate to put a cover on. I'd probably replace the front speakers first though... -Curt Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:59:34 -0500 From: Allan Streib To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

You have to be pretty blind not to be able to tell the difference Can't say about non-107, but with the plastic caps it's not that you can't actually tell the difference, but it's moderately difficult and you don't care. Looks _almost_ like it belongs there. Maybe the others fit worse? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Blue was always most prone to cracking. Must have something to do with the polymers they used. Humidity is a friend. Heat is not. If one would take care of ones dash as ones wife does to her skin, they would just wrinkle or divorce you. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > "WIL

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

"WILTON" writes: > 'Lucky so far that black dashes in both my 21-year-old 126 and > 25-year-old 124 here in humid and sunny eastern NC are still not > cracked. They both sit outside all the time, too. Fingers still > crossed. For some reason color makes a difference. You'd think black would b

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

;Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash Bottom line: you cant't fix a crack in the dash board unless you have a Williy's with naugahide glued to metal. The plastic surface gets brittle , curls up an

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Bottom line: you cant't fix a crack in the dash board unless you have a Williy's with naugahide glued to metal. The plastic surface gets brittle , curls up and the foam underneath opens up like the Grand Canyon. Sun and temp changes do that over time. Here in Houston, my '82 126 dash (pitch black)

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I am a cheap SOB and if I can get a nice result for a few bucks, I will run with it instead of paying retail for replacement that will age in a few years and end up with the same issue. I guess were I to want concourse, I would gladly shell out and then have a hermetically sealed vault to store

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

To some people "can't tell the difference" probably means "looks good at a glance" or maybe even "looks better than the cracks" not that it necessarily looks original. I have one of those velour mats on my dash in the 300D, and I think it looks better than the cracks but it's certainly obvious som

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I was trying to be nice, Kaleb... On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > You have to be pretty blind not to be able to tell the difference > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I agree. The color is always a bit off and when you touch the dash the difference is clear. I'd also rather have a few cracks. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2012, at 3:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: People say you can't tell the difference... you can if you're critical to attention to detail

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

You have to be pretty blind not to be able to tell the difference Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I also should add that if you decide to use a dash cover, be careful with > how you secure it. I'd much rather buy a car with a few cracks in the blue >

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Replace all the vacuum pods while you have the dash out Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2012, at 2:23 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I think there are two good solutions: > > 1) Wait (a long time) until a good crash free one appears on eBay and > exchange it. It happens, believe me. > > 2) Buy

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I also should add that if you decide to use a dash cover, be careful with how you secure it. I'd much rather buy a car with a few cracks in the blue dash than a dash cover thats glued in place. In other words, make sure its removable with out damage to the original dash. With some, there are iss

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I think there are two good solutions: 1) Wait (a long time) until a good crash free one appears on eBay and exchange it. It happens, believe me. 2) Buy a black one and spray it blue. Exchanging the dash is a lot of work, but not unreasonable or as bad as you might think... you can do it in a fe

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Yes I have a friend who put a Coverlay on his 85 300D blue dash- -it was undetectable. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Jan 29, 2012 7:43 AM, "andrew strasfogel" > wrote: > > > > Not a fan of dash overlays, but thanks for the suggestion anyway, > > > > Why not? A go

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

On Jan 29, 2012 7:43 AM, "andrew strasfogel" wrote: > > Not a fan of dash overlays, but thanks for the suggestion anyway, > Why not? A good one (Coverlay) properly applied is virtually undetectable. I didn't know my '87 had one until I pulled the instrument panel to replace the bulbs. ("Hey, w

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

t; Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 > Fax/ 770-454-9745 > ICQ 427542441 > AIM BuyMBparts > > - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:20 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to restore a c

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

edes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash I bought a 'dash overlay' which worked pretty well. Don't remeber where I got it though. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I ha

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Not a fan of dash overlays, but thanks for the suggestion anyway, On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: > I bought a 'dash overlay' which worked pretty well. > Don't remeber where I got it though. > > On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM, andrew strasfogel > wrote: > >> I have two W

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

#1 grandson's '85 Bimmer has a dash overlay - looks good. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash I bought

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I bought a 'dash overlay' which worked pretty well. Don't remeber where I got it though. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I have two W123 300TDs with dash issues. One has some cracks on the > top of the dash, and the other has four small holes where the idiot PO > mou

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Anyway, how good are the various blue dyes (e.g., Leatherique) in matching the OEM blue color on a touchup basis? Or will I need to fill the cracks and holes and respray each dash in its entirety? Leatherique 'dye' (a latex paint) looks perfect. The problem is the cracks. (Not sure about hole

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Why not fill the holes with that readily available vinyl repair stuff? You mix and match the color. Being just holes vs cracks it should probably stand up fairly well. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2012, at 12:46 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I have two W123 300TDs with dash issues. One has

Re: [MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

Again, no personal experience, but I think touching up, and matching new to old is often tricky, especially with a surface like a dash, that's exposed to sun. A friend bought a one year old Audi A4. The PO stuck some kind of air freshener thing on the dash, and it left a mark. He's in the same p

[MBZ] How to restore a cracked blue W123 dash

I have two W123 300TDs with dash issues. One has some cracks on the top of the dash, and the other has four small holes where the idiot PO mounted some sort of plaque. What makes him an uber-idiot is that he had replaced the dash and it was pristine prior to drilling those holes. Anyway, how goo