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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Karloss on 21 November 2008, 22:30

Title: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 21 November 2008, 22:30

http://www.andysautosport.com/volkswagen/1994_1998_golf/interior/dash/dash_covers/dashmat/dash00115994.html

This link above is to quite a funky little mat protecter for the golf.

Does anyone know anywhere in the uk that sells these?

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: jafo on 23 November 2008, 12:47

Now that is something i have never seen before! Whats the reason you want one? I personally wouldnt get one, it will spoil the interior.

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 23 November 2008, 15:46

Because i think they are quite retro and i personally like them

Any ideas anyone?

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: hobbiniho on 23 November 2008, 16:10

looks sh!t if u ask me, now a flocked dash looks cool  :wink:

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: GOLF_STU on 25 November 2008, 23:00

flocked is the way forward  :cool: but have heard is scratches easily  :undecided:

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 26 November 2008, 12:43

Whats this flocked business you speak of?

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: jafo on 27 November 2008, 14:36

Flocked dash's are the shiz! I would get one but don't think it would look right in a mk3, not too expensive to get done either!

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Col-Rally/Rally%20Prep/Picture052.jpg)

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: sharpie on 27 November 2008, 17:31

that flocked dash above looks suspiciuosly like a saxo's.

the dash mat is ghey though - you can get a dash flocked properly for about a ton.

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Yuley on 27 November 2008, 19:43

where would you get this "flocked" thing done? body shop?

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: GOLF_STU on 27 November 2008, 21:38

not sure tbh but someone will know  :cool:

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: jafo on 27 November 2008, 21:42

Theres quite a lot of companys who do it but iv found this!

http://www.autoflock.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.autoflock.co.uk/index.htm)

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Yuley on 27 November 2008, 23:14

cheers mate. im seriously considering getting this done in my MK3 lol. ill let you all know.  :)


Yuley :D

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: jafo on 03 December 2008, 16:28

If you do post some pics! I might also be interested depending on the outcome!

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 03 December 2008, 21:22

Ive emailed and im going to get my dash done also ,

Waiting for the guy to come pick it up and take it away!

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: jafo on 04 December 2008, 08:45

Well i deffo want to see some pics, have you gone for black? I can't wait to see the outcome!

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 04 December 2008, 10:31

95 pounds is all its  going to cost me ;D

So my next question is how hard is it to remove the dash??

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Yuley on 04 December 2008, 23:27

i got quoted 100quid by the company linked in this thread. ill get itdone when i have some cash :P ohh and post a pic of your finisheddash karloss :P

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 05 December 2008, 07:09

Will do , just want to know how difficult it is to remove  dash!

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Yuley on 05 December 2008, 07:43

i dunno, ive never removed is, only ever taken the bottom of the dash off.

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: Karloss on 05 December 2008, 08:03

If any one has can you please post info.

Or a link which explains!

Title: Re: Dash Mat cover
Post by: ...joe on 05 December 2008, 19:42

you need to take out all the switches and the plastic surround which goes round the clocks.
remove the lower dash trims.
unplug the glove box light and basically any wiring ie speakers etc.
take apart the heater sliders etc (mind you, you'd have to do that to remove the plastic surround).
on either end of the dash there is a screw/bolt, undo both.
in the engine bay, remove the scuttle cover and feel around for the two 10mm bolts either side, about a quarter of the way in from either end.
then pull, wiggle etc and it should come out. it helps to remove the steering wheel for clearance.