Cracks in the dash

[ian e30 318is]

The cracks in my dash are getting really bad. What should I do? I tried filling them in but so far they are just getting worse. anyone know of a cover I can use or should i try to find a new dashboard?

[KenC]

New dashboard.

/thread

[Mr.SWISS]

The cracks in my dash are getting really bad. What should I do? I tried filling them in but so far they are just getting worse. anyone know of a cover I can use or should i try to find a new dashboard?

What filler did you use?

[backtrail69]

New dashboard.

/thread

+1 Dash cracks can't really be filled and them look nice...

[ian e30 318is]

What filler did you use?

i dont remember what kind but i just did it as a quick fix. nothing permanent. i want to put in a new dash but was wondering how much it would be for someone to install it because i have no idea how to do it. Also i was wondering if anyone has tried a cover like the one on bavauto.

[Mastrcruse]

http://home.comcast.net/%7Ecdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_6.html

Looks like a lot of time is what it takes

[ian e30 318is]

haha. damn...looks like i might be spending a few weekends in the summer working on it.

[hendrixvodu]

ive removed and installed 4 e30 dashes its not bad....the only hard part is the
temp dials and controls....but if you take them apart right its not too bad at all....just watch the screw under the column for the dash..i alway forget it....putting it in requires two people....if you do it on your own it sucks....but i have done it....also label all your screw...and switches....or just leave the switches in...all together...maybe a 2-3 hour job

[ian e30 318is]

alright cool. thanks. i need to start searching for a nice dash soon.

[MR 325]

I got a nice dash for $20 somehow. Took an hour or so to do the swap.

[browntown]

before I found a crackless dash at the boneyard, I contemplated using the plastic/vinyl welding system they sell at harbor freight. I was going to be the guinea pig, but like mr 325, got one for 20$. You can be that test bed..

[dlmpsy]

I've seen dash covers for about $90 that look pretty good, I think Bavarian auto has them.

[ian e30 318is]

did you get the $20 dash at a local junkyard??

[browntown]

did you get the $20 dash at a local junkyard??

yup

[maco325e]

mine $15 at the junkyard