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2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:40 am
by kbloom72
The wood dash on my 262 was in better shape than a lot I've seen. Until this winter when the clear on the glove box started cracking really badly. Well, my OCD got the best of me and I decided to try my hand at wrapping it. This was my first time wrapping anything, but if I have any advice it would be get a heat gun and bring your patience.
I've finished the project and couldn't be happier with the results. The best part is I have less than $25 invested in it and probably 6 hours of time with disassembly, wrapping, reassembly and labeling.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:41 am
by kbloom72
A few more pictures...
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:03 am
by AsLan7
That’s some fantastic work Kb72
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:14 am
by kbloom72
AsLan7 wrote: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:03 am
That’s some fantastic work Kb72
Thank you! Hopefully it holds up!
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:51 am
by Big Block Power
Very nice now contact Guzzi and have them send you a Cobalt center for your wheel.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:53 am
by kbloom72
Big Block Power wrote: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:51 am
Very nice now contact Guzzi and have them send you a Cobalt center for your wheel.
Thanks!
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:33 am
by Snowman8
Kbloom, where did you get the labels made for the switches? They look great!
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:15 am
by kbloom72
Snowman8 wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:33 am
Kbloom, where did you get the labels made for the switches? They look great!
Thanks Snowman! I actually used a Dymo label maker and cut them down to fit. I'm hopeful they will last, but can always redo them again if need be.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:27 am
by Freddie
Kbloom. That looks great! I like how it matches your Gussi wheel. What did you use for the wrap? Where did you purchase it? Thanks.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:47 pm
by AsLan7
kbloom72 wrote: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:14 am
AsLan7 wrote: Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:03 am
That’s some fantastic work Kb72
Thank you! Hopefully it holds up!
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Were the side panels installed at the factory with bolts or pressed on with double sided tape? (Or both?)
I’m curious how you removed them.
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Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:20 am
by Scooby-Doo
Kbloom,
What a fantastic job! Spent four hours yesterday on my 2005 240 removing the wood-effect trim and steering wheel. Helm now resembles a plate of spaghetti!
I struggled with the side panels though (behind the throttle) are they bolted on or clipped? How did you remove them?
Seriously hope mine will look as good as yours does.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:42 am
by kbloom72
Scooby-Doo wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:20 am
Kbloom,
What a fantastic job! Spent four hours yesterday on my 2005 240 removing the wood-effect trim and steering wheel. Helm now resembles a plate of spaghetti!
I struggled with the side panels though (behind the throttle) are they bolted on or clipped? How did you remove them?
Seriously hope mine will look as good as yours does.
Thanks Scooby!
Getting those pieces off the side were a real bear. My advantage was that my seats in my 262 are on a swivel instead of the the 4 corners. So I removed the seat and there is an access panel you can remove to help get to the back corner. The other 2 nuts were able to be accessed from under the dash. Your arms have to be kind of like gumby but it is very do-able. The port side was a bit easier. You have the same access panel for the back, but the front is accessible thru the head. I had to pull down the wall with the light on it, but then it was very simple from there.
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions!
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:17 am
by AsLan7
kbloom72 wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:42 am
Scooby-Doo wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:20 am
Kbloom,
What a fantastic job! Spent four hours yesterday on my 2005 240 removing the wood-effect trim and steering wheel. Helm now resembles a plate of spaghetti!
I struggled with the side panels though (behind the throttle) are they bolted on or clipped? How did you remove them?
Seriously hope mine will look as good as yours does.
Thanks Scooby!
Getting those pieces off the side were a real bear. My advantage was that my seats in my 262 are on a swivel instead of the the 4 corners. So I removed the seat and there is an access panel you can remove to help get to the back corner. The other 2 nuts were able to be accessed from under the dash. Your arms have to be kind of like gumby but it is very do-able. The port side was a bit easier. You have the same access panel for the back, but the front is accessible thru the head. I had to pull down the wall with the light on it, but then it was very simple from there.
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions!
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Thanks for the update kb72.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:32 pm
by anthonyangelo6
Great job Kbloom, I will copy your fiber wrap approach for my dash in Jan. Same issue, dash gets old, faded, looks terrible. With the wrap it should pop like yours. For the side panels I'm thinking I can just wrap them in place without removing them to save me the hassle.
Re: 2005 262 Dash Makeover
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2021 4:39 pm
by kbloom72
anthonyangelo6 wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:32 pm
Great job Kbloom, I will copy your fiber wrap approach for my dash in Jan. Same issue, dash gets old, faded, looks terrible. With the wrap it should pop like yours. For the side panels I'm thinking I can just wrap them in place without removing them to save me the hassle.
Thanks Anthony and good luck! I look forward to see the end results!
