[~drake~]

My 1983 300SD is great! I just have one complaint. My dash is cracked and I'm wondering if there is a replacement for it or where I can get a custom dash cover? I'm sure this is a common problem and I did a search under 1983 300sd and there was nothing on the topic. I appreciate all help.

 

[~drake~]

What? Everyone's dash is just perfect? Nobody has to repair any cracks or put dash covers up? This must be a rarity for my 300sd to have a cracked dash. I guess there is a reason this topic couldn't be found when I searched for it.

 

[tucson_sailors]

Dash panel covering

Not sure if the 300D uses the same dash as my 380SE, but I've seen both dash covers (generic Dashmat types) and vacuformed plastic overlays for my model. I'd check evil-bay, and send the seller an email stating your year and model and see what they have in stock.

I've never used the plastic overlay covers, but a couple of big problems with the dash mats is that to secure them, they usually give you little velcro stickies. Looks pretty lousy on the dash, but if your's is already gone, I don't see how it would matter much.

The local flea market has a guy that makes dash covers, and I suspect that I could get them to sew some of the rubber no-slide backing that you put in cabinets to the back of the cover, and then it wouldn't go *anywhere* or require me to put little glue backed stickies on my dash. Has anybody ever tried that idea?

Glenn in Tucson
84 380 SE

 

[Mugsy90/10]

look here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...02-dashboard-covers.html?highlight=DASH+COVER

or here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...-cracked-dash-cover.html?highlight=DASH+COVER

or here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...ard-beginning-crack.html?highlight=DASH+COVER

or:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...-cover-really-works.html?highlight=DASH+COVER

 

[500MPL]

What ever you do, doNOT shop Adsit for replacement daspads. They will sell you used pads and if your lucky, you may even get the correct year, but I doubt it.

Google search for JustDashes.com, they can reskin your pad, or locate the group out of Australia that has a service in the US and will only cost you about $450 US. The only downside is your car will be down for about 10 days.

I did the Adsit route and got screwed every way they could do me on the deal.

Regards,

 

[jdc1244]

Sadly most of the first gen cars have cracked dashes, including mine. Although considered a 126 faux pas I’d go with a dash cover until a good black used dash comes along.