dashboard and console

[cbudvet]

Don't mean to beat a dead horse but I wanted to bring up the dashboard restoration again. The USA dashboard restorations quoted me $575 to do the dash and if I do it at the same time $195 to do the console ($250 if I don't). I have read the previous threads/debates on the USA vs Australia groups and now have some reservations about the USA group. I get the impression the quality is up to par. Any thoughts? As to the console, I purchased a replacement from MSA a couple of years ago and sent it back because of the quality (flimsy, some other blemishes). Thanks again.

[Arne]

If I recall correctly, all the experiences with the US outfit posted here are a couple years old. It is possible that their quality has improved in that time, but the only way to know is for someone to give them another try.

[AWC]

For what it is worth, I had my roadster dash restored by the guys in Washington state just last year. I am very pleased with the results. It looks brand new to me. I may not be as discriminating as other members, but I paid $600 and am happy with the job they did. FWIW.

[a7dz]

Andy;

Thanks for your input on the work done for you. I am with you and Arne on this one. The only reasons I have not driven my dash down to them is money and sequencing of the refresh/restore on my car. I will see how things go through the winter and go from there.

[AWC]

Since you are nearby you could always drop by for a visit and see if you approve of the quality of work they are doing on some dashes they have in the shop. I got the sense they are a pretty small-time operation, so you may want to be sure they have some work to show you before going over there. But the customer service and communication with them was good.

[Alfadog]

That seems pretty steep to me. Weren't Dashboard Restorations in Australia charging about half that???