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Discussion in '308/328' started by kcabpilot, Jul 13, 2020.

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  1. kcabpilot

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    #1 kcabpilot, Jul 13, 2020
    This seems to be a common thing on 308’s and has been on my todo list since I got the car. It’s not so bad that I can’t stand it but I’d like to fix it. What I’m talking about is the unevenness of the foam layer under the vinyl on the passengers side. The problem with fixing it is that to do it right I’m afraid I might have to take the whole thing out. Has anybody had any luck just peeling it up in-situ and replacing the foam, or maybe even just removing it?
     
  2. rjlloyd

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    #2 rjlloyd, Jul 13, 2020
    I have recovered my dash and I can’t see any way it could be done in situ. It’s actually not that difficult to remove from the car.


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  3. kcabpilot

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    #5 Du_Man, Jul 14, 2020
    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/dash-removal-308.274376/
    http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari/308/Binnacle.htm

    I will attempt in the future to remove and refresh the dash.....removal looks quick and easy and less of a nightmare compared to most cars nowadays.
     
  6. Nuvolari

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    #6 Nuvolari, Jul 14, 2020
    Early GTB's require the windshield to be removed in order to remove the dash. I'm fairly sure this was changed by GTS production. The instrument binnacle is not difficult to remove once the gauge cluster is removed.
     
  7. Dino246gt

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    #7 Dino246gt, Jul 17, 2020
    My car has those lumps as well, and it's always bothered me, but they're still there!
     
  8. chris_columbia

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    #8 chris_columbia, Jul 20, 2020
    I don't have the lumps, but I can see the rectangular outline of the foam piece. That seems to be just as common, and might be as good as it gets even with reupholstery. I would think to really get it right(not the way ferrari did it), you'd have to insert the foam into it's pocket then sand it to blend into the transition between the pocket and the parts of the dash that don't have foam.
     
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  9. kcabpilot

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    #9 kcabpilot, Jul 21, 2020
    I haven't pulled my vinyl back to see what's under there but yes, it's a rectangular section on the top of the dash above the fuses and relays that causes the "lumps" The vinyl that is stretched over the top is thin and pliable, especially in the heat, and shows every minor imperfection beneath it'
     

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