This is an experiment I'm attempting on a Datsun 620 dash currently. It can be applied to any dash. Like many Datsun dashes, mine was cracked and in an awful condition. Instead of putting a cap over the cracks, I decided to wrap the dash in a synthetic leather material I got from a local fabric store. It was very cheap too, only $20 for more than double the material necessary. I started working on the smaller parts to get an idea of how this fabric works. With a little bit of heat it is very pliable and fairly easy to work with. For my first time I was pretty pleased with the finished product. Let me know what you guys think.

Chase

Leather would be difficult. I doubt that it could be stretched enough withought some stitching.

Stitched leather would look very classy, though not so original looking.

Exactly, that's why I went with a synthetic material. It stretches better and costs a fraction of the price. I'm working on a few other components of the dash as of now and will post those photos soon.

Chase.

Here is a picture of the dash I am currently working on. It is already out of the truck, and has had the top part refinished using the methods described on this forum. The glove box is off in this photo as well. It is much more simple than the Z dash, so I am not sure how well this process would work on it.

Chase

My hat is off to you Chase.. The Z dash is so much more complex (as you know), it will be good to have the practice before making the jump to the real deal. I'll be watching your progress with interest. Best of luck!!

Tom

Hi Chase,

Here are two pics I have of wrapped dashes for your reference. Good luck! I am like the rest anxiously watching this thread.

Some serious work in wrapping a Z dash, in either vinyl or leather, but done right it can be very cool.

Nice pictures Blue.

Those look great blue!

That put me right on the fence of repairing mine, and making a cover. That's seriously classy looking.

Decisions, decisions.

Agreed Blue, that Alanc... Alcant....faux suede dash is a thing of beauty!

The faux suede dash is very classy

Like the leather better, but the stitching looks better on the suede one. Saw a Mazarati 4 porte parked on the street - beautiful light brown leather dash, looked all hand stitched, no machine. If you had it done by a pro the cost of leather would be nothing compared to the labor.

Has anyone tried flocking a 240z dash yet? The initial buy in might be higher, but it would be easier to do. The synthetic leather looks promising either way.

I stole this pic from nasioc.

I'm most likely getting my stock seats redone with stitched edges. This stitched dash looks perfect for my 240z.

Although..... I am creating a completely custom dash. :-) 240z widebody custom

Do you have a link or info on the company that did this stitched dash? Or is this something most upholstery shops can do?

Edited November 18, 201311 yr by modernmagic