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john.mancini

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Under dash panels
« on: August 22, 2016, 13:29:43 »
Has anyone replaced the foam backing on their under dash panels? My panels are in perfect condition but the foam backing has dried out and is disintegrating. I see that Authentic Classic sells repro panels but I would like to keep the originals. Any tips?
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John
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Ulf

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Re: Under dash panels
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2016, 07:31:06 »
I'm pretty sure that it would be an easy DIY project with some similar foam (or perhaps even a bit heavier like the thin sleeping pads used when camping) cut to size and glued onto the pieces with a decent spray adhesive like 3M :-)

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Re: Under dash panels
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2016, 15:26:57 »
Authentic Classics also sells just the foam in bulk size. He has 2 thicknesses. Genune MB part. Use spray adhesive to attach then trim with exacto knife.
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Re: Under dash panels
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2016, 20:39:45 »
Thanks for the info. I finally did check the Technical Manual and there were some previous posts regarding the under dash panels. Aside from the foam, my panels are perfect so I will check out the foam from Authentic Classics.  Thanks again.
John
65 230SL 519 Red 4-sp
98 911 cab
56 Ford F100
08 Porsche RS60 Spyder
23 Z4M40i