Replacing dash panels?


vmaxhp

vmaxhp

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Good morning all. While considering replacing the chartplotter, I found out the specific burlwood pattern is no longer available. I'm sure I'm not the first to run into this dilemma. What have others done? Gone with panels that didn't match? Replace all the panels? If so, from where?

Thanks,
Rick
2007 34PC
 
Why not have your existing and newly modified panel wrapped (or DIY) in 3M DiNOC? You can make it look just about any way you like - nearly 700 options. The existing panels are just metal (aluminum I believe) with the same type of wrap over them.

If you really wanted to confirm it's possible you could ask Formula what brand of wrap they used and request compatibility with 3M.
 
Sanmiam said:
Why not have your existing and newly modified panel wrapped (or DIY) in 3M DiNOC? You can make it look just about any way you like - nearly 700 options. The existing panels are just metal (aluminum I believe) with the same type of wrap over them.

If you really wanted to confirm it's possible you could ask Formula what brand of wrap they used and request compatibility with 3M.
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That is what I am doing (3M DI-NOC). I purchased the Bubinga Wood Pattern and it looks better than the original. I can even use it to wrap the steering wheel.
 
I would reach out to 3M and ask directly. In my experience with 3M (different division) they are quite fast to respond and very helpful/knowledgeable about their products.
 
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Wrapping - easy, inexpensive and get the look YOU want. I simply sanded the panel, cleaned it and applied the wrapping. Carefully cut the edges after the wrap is applied and your done!
 
did you wrap this panel around the edges or just cut at the edge? Can you clear coat over this for added durability?
 
Alindquist said:
Why not hydro dip them, I'm sure that is how they were originally done...
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You could do that, but the Di-Noc will give you better corrosion resistance. The only reason I am redoing mine is because a couple of the old pieces are "bubbling" from the aluminum oxidation. If you clean them up, paint them, then wait until the paint dries and finally cover in Di-Noc, you will have superior corrosion protection, in my opinion. Additionally, it cost a lot more to hydro dip them, unless you want to DIY. Still, DIY takes buying the activator, the sheets and a water tub. Di-Noc is a superior DIY method.
 
irishkid said:
did you wrap this panel around the edges or just cut at the edge? Can you clear coat over this for added durability?
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No I didn't wrap the edges just sanded and then found an appropriate color to paint the edges with. used a touch up brush and it looks fine.Dash main 3.jpgDash main 5.jpg
 
Here is the wrapped panel. I actually added 3/8 aluminum bar stock, locked it in with epoxy, used body filler and sanded before I covered with the Di-Noc. The original electronic charter was much bigger than the Garmin.

I now have the plastic rings on all the bolt/screw holes.

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Let me correct something I said earlier. DO NOT paint the panels. Sand them to the aluminum. Unless you have 30+ days for the paint to totally dry, do not paint them. If you do, the Di-Noc will pull up the paint.
 
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