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Strange bubbling on upper dash of CaliT

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by Nautilus1, Nov 24, 2019.

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  1. Nautilus1

    Nautilus1 Karting

    Apr 24, 2011
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    NYC
    I have a 2015 California T and I noticed a strange bubbling of leather which is above the tach on the driver’s side of the upper dash. I have carbon fiber for each of the gauges and ac ducts but this lis the leather with holes. Is it his an easy fix or something more developed? Thank you.
     
  2. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
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    Nov 11, 2003
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    Brian Brown
    The gauge binnacle needs to be removed and the leather removed and re-glued.

    Brian Brown
    San Francisco Motorsports
     
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  3. Nick1078

    Nick1078 Rookie

    Aug 23, 2018
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    East Yorkshire
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    Have you taken it to a main dealer?
    Mine just been in and they have ordered me a new dash top due to my rippling of the dash top.
    It has been done under warranty
     
  4. Farmdoc

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    May 20, 2019
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    Mark Camp Kilcollin
     
  5. Farmdoc

    Farmdoc Rookie

    May 20, 2019
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    Mark Camp Kilcollin
    I have a ‘12 California (21k miles) with similar problem- bubbles forming under the saddle colored leather on the dash, A pillars, door panels and rear top valences.
    Is there a warranty or other recourse to help with the repair cost?
    Also, red paint is “flaking” off the intake manifold in places near the firewall.
    Any thoughts or suggestions on how to fix and the cost?
    Thanks,
    Farmdoc
     
  6. jerryw

    jerryw Karting

    May 18, 2009
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    I had the same issue, was replaced under warranty.
     
  7. Piper

    Piper Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jun 6, 2010
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    Bob
    Common problem on the Cali, Cali 30, Cali T dashes and A pillars. I've wondered if it's possible, though probably not or people would be doing it, is there any way perhaps of using a tiny needle and syringe to inject glue in these bubbles and smooth it out?
     
  8. Farmdoc

    Farmdoc Rookie

    May 20, 2019
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    Mark Camp Kilcollin
    Jerry and all,
    I had the same thought about your needle idea. I’ve only had the car three years and it didn’t show up until this spring. Prob. My warranty went from 2012-2017 unless it is a build issue Ferrari would like to honor seven years out. I can imagine a $20k fix. I certainly won’t value leather trim in the future.


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