Newton Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Hi the top of my dash board is cracked I guess from excessive sun is there anyway to upholster the dash or restore it somewhat...I can't contemplate changing the entire dash any alternatives?
relyt120 Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Changing the dash out is actually pretty easy. If you can find a replacement I would recommend it as your best option. Otherwise you will only be able to cover up whats wrong with it.
Megadan Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 ^That. There were enough XJ's made that you have a better chance of finding a decent condition dash out of another vehicle for cheap. I repaired a plastic dash once using a plastic welding kit and lots of sanding. I then had a friend clean up and glue new soft vinyl over said plastic. It turned out pretty good, but it cost me over $100 to do, and all the labor was free. If you had a shop do something similar, it could easily cost hundreds.
Eagle Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Before tackling a full-blown replacement, you can always try something like this: http://www.amazon.com/No-Liquid-Leather-Vinyl-Repair/dp/B000E24APU/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=00Q90VRQ89F9ASZSWHCK If it works, you spent ten bucks and saved a lot of work. If it doesn't work ... you blew ten bucks and you would have done the work otherwise anyway.
fiatslug87 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Another alternative is a dash mat if you just don't want to see the cracks and if they're only on top.
Newton Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions I would love to change the dash out but Comanches are very few here I doubt I would find a replacement dash think I'm gonna try some type of repair of some sought if I don't like it I'll just get a dash mat and cover it
Eagle Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Cherokee dash up until 96 is the same ^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees.
A-man930 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Another alternative is a dash mat if you just don't want to see the cracks and if they're only on top. Where did you get yours? I've always wondered if there was a decent dash mat available for our trucks... how is the fit and finish?
fiatslug87 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Where did you get yours? I've always wondered if there was a decent dash mat available for our trucks... how is the fit and finish? I have them in all three of my MJs and have had them for many years. Don't remember where I purchased them but think one was from eBay, all are actual Dashmat brand. They fit well, but sometimes if the defrost is blowing on high they will bellow and after many years the elastic band that holds the glove box cover in place stretches, I just tie it to take up the slack. Here are some more pictures.
Newton Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Cherokee dash up until 96 is the same^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees. Would the 95 cherokee dash fit?...it looks different
Newton Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Cherokee dash up until 96 is the same^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees. Would the 95 cherokee dash fit?...it looks different
relyt120 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 So long as it is a 96 or lower Cherokee Dash and not a Grand cherokee dash then yes. The 98 and lower Cherokee dash is an exact fit for Comanches. 96 and lower
Eagle Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Cherokee dash up until 96 is the same^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees. It's the same. How can it look different? Would the 95 cherokee dash fit?...it looks different
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