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I recently decided to do the dash removal / install myself. A local leather repair shop was able to stretch the old leather a bit and reglue but offered no guarantees on their work. The dash looks better now but the repaired area is still somewhat noticeable and also required me to modify the front vents a bit to cover the gaps.
Overall, I spent a few hundred dollars on this repair and several hours of labor a day for several days to get it removed. The install was much quicker (only about 3-4 hours of time) since I had a better idea on how things were removed.
If anyone is interested, I am attaching a Word document containing my personal notes on the dash removal to this post.
Overall, I spent a few hundred dollars on this repair and several hours of labor a day for several days to get it removed. The install was much quicker (only about 3-4 hours of time) since I had a better idea on how things were removed.
If anyone is interested, I am attaching a Word document containing my personal notes on the dash removal to this post.
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Overall, I spent a few hundred dollars on this repair and several hours of labor a day for several days to get it removed. The install was much quicker (only about 3-4 hours of time) since I had a better idea on how things were removed.
If anyone is interested, I am attaching a Word document containing my personal notes on the dash removal to this post.
Great info!Originally Posted by Jerry Skama
I recently decided to do the dash removal / install myself. A local leather repair shop was able to stretch the old leather a bit and reglue but offered no guarantees on their work. The dash looks better now but the repaired area is still somewhat noticeable and also required me to modify the front vents a bit to cover the gaps.Overall, I spent a few hundred dollars on this repair and several hours of labor a day for several days to get it removed. The install was much quicker (only about 3-4 hours of time) since I had a better idea on how things were removed.
If anyone is interested, I am attaching a Word document containing my personal notes on the dash removal to this post.
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I didn’t have it repaired at a dealership. Once I removed the dash, I took it to a local upholstery shop in the Chicago suburbs. They really didn’t want to take on the job at first so I would contact your local places first before doing at work.
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So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Please send me your guys information, I have a 2012 XF supercharged jag, and I want to get it repaired ASAP.Originally Posted by Bigg Will
If your dash is bubbling, and your out of warranty, their is another option other than the $$$$ and dash removal the dealer wants. One of my local HIGH LINE used car dealer friends gets all his XF dashes redone by a guy who removes the front glass. It takes 2 days for him to remove the glass, stretch glue and then clip/staple the dash leather so it can NEVER shrink and wrinkle again for hundreds instead of thousands.So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
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Unless they also added staples around the edges there is a good chance it will shrink and pull back again.
Really need to lock that leather down on the dash.
Also just go ahead a order a new center speaker plastic grill. They are all brittle and will break when you take them out.
Good thing the grill is not very expensive.
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Really need to lock that leather down on the dash.
Also just go ahead a order a new center speaker plastic grill. They are all brittle and will break when you take them out.
Good thing the grill is not very expensive.
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Really need to lock that leather down on the dash.
Also just go ahead a order a new center speaker plastic grill. They are all brittle and will break when you take them out.
Good thing the grill is not very expensive.
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Will do, thx for the info! But can you send me the Southern California contact person or shop where are can get the dash repair done?Originally Posted by clubairth1
Unless they also added staples around the edges there is a good chance it will shrink and pull back again.Really need to lock that leather down on the dash.
Also just go ahead a order a new center speaker plastic grill. They are all brittle and will break when you take them out.
Good thing the grill is not very expensive.
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So if your in so cali and need more info pm me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local high line used car dealers, my contact says he has never sold an xf that 'didn't need a dash repair' (its a common xf problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Originally Posted by bigg will
if your dash is bubbling, and your out of warranty, their is another option other than the $$$$ and dash removal the dealer wants. One of my local high line used car dealer friends gets all his xf dashes redone by a guy who removes the front glass. It takes 2 days for him to remove the glass, stretch glue and then clip/staple the dash leather so it can never shrink and wrinkle again for hundreds instead of thousands.So if your in so cali and need more info pm me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local high line used car dealers, my contact says he has never sold an xf that 'didn't need a dash repair' (its a common xf problem) so this method is probably out there already.
where in socal? Im in alpine
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Yes that's the grill and sorry it's is expensive!
The shop has been mentioned multiple times in this thread.
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The shop has been mentioned multiple times in this thread.
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Haven't seen people posting pics of their re-glued dashes. I did see on an AutoTrader ad an XF that clearly had its dash reglued, and it looked like ***.
Post up pics of your reglued dash so we can see if there are any good ones.
So far I am glad I had new OEM dashes installed in both my XFs.
Post up pics of your reglued dash so we can see if there are any good ones.
So far I am glad I had new OEM dashes installed in both my XFs.
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So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Hi WillOriginally Posted by Bigg Will
If your dash is bubbling, and your out of warranty, their is another option other than the $$$$ and dash removal the dealer wants. One of my local HIGH LINE used car dealer friends gets all his XF dashes redone by a guy who removes the front glass. It takes 2 days for him to remove the glass, stretch glue and then clip/staple the dash leather so it can NEVER shrink and wrinkle again for hundreds instead of thousands.So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
I would love to have the name and contact of the person that can do this work. Thank you.
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Just to let you know Bigg Will has moved on. He sold the Jaguar and was looking to get an AMG MB when he last posted.
A shame too as he was very active on the forum and a huge DIY guy.
I learned a lot from his many posts.
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A shame too as he was very active on the forum and a huge DIY guy.
I learned a lot from his many posts.
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So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Would like info on your friends dealership. Need a quote and fix. Appreciate it! Originally Posted by Bigg Will
If your dash is bubbling, and your out of warranty, their is another option other than the $$$$ and dash removal the dealer wants. One of my local HIGH LINE used car dealer friends gets all his XF dashes redone by a guy who removes the front glass. It takes 2 days for him to remove the glass, stretch glue and then clip/staple the dash leather so it can NEVER shrink and wrinkle again for hundreds instead of thousands.So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
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See my post above yours. Do some searches and you will find your answer.
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Hi,
not sure if your friend still does Jaguar dashboard repairs in SoCal but would like to get their contact for a repair so please hit me back.. thanks
not sure if your friend still does Jaguar dashboard repairs in SoCal but would like to get their contact for a repair so please hit me back.. thanks
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anyone know where this can be done in San Antonio TX?
dealer wants like 6k+ and psshhaa hell no
my dash is good just wrinkled/bubbling and of course need to get the center grill
dealer wants like 6k+ and psshhaa hell no
my dash is good just wrinkled/bubbling and of course need to get the center grill
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So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Originally Posted by Bigg Will
If your dash is bubbling, and your out of warranty, their is another option other than the $$$$ and dash removal the dealer wants. One of my local HIGH LINE used car dealer friends gets all his XF dashes redone by a guy who removes the front glass. It takes 2 days for him to remove the glass, stretch glue and then clip/staple the dash leather so it can NEVER shrink and wrinkle again for hundreds instead of thousands.So if your in So Cali and need more info PM me, if your out of so cal check with some of your local High line used car dealers, My contact says he has never sold an XF that 'didn't need a dash repair' (Its a common XF problem) so this method is probably out there already.
Hey Big Will, can I have your friends contact to fix my dash? this latest heat wave did a number on my dash. Thanks
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Read this thread?
He has left the list several years ago as I posted up thread?
But the shop is also listed up thread?
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He has left the list several years ago as I posted up thread?
But the shop is also listed up thread?
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