Does anyone know if there is a supplier of wood veneer replacement dash and shifter facia panels? I've got some slight cracks in the finish on my 2001 XK8. I'm one of those people that hates imperfections in my toys.
Alex

 

saw a beautiful shop on ebay - the guy that does all the gorgeous burl shift knobs has a website.

 

Lots of forum members recommend British Autowood > Dashboards

 

+1 on British Autowoods

 

+2 on British Autowood, they refurbished all of my wood and did a great job.


Mark

 

Also check out Madera Concepts in CA. They're used by Jaguar for any warranty work involving veneer.

 

A far less-costly option is to find a retired woodworkers' hobby club in your area and take your cracked wood panels to them, along with a box of doughnuts. These guys spent their lives perfecting their craft and usually have every woodworking tool known to man and the skills to use them. They love these types of projects and will often do them for free or perhaps for the cost of whatever supplies they need for your particular job. I took this route more than 20 years ago with one of our vehicles at that time and was amazed at the quality and longevity of the work they did for me. They also designed and built a custom teak jewelry box for my wife's birthday. I supplied the teak and they did the rest. She still loves that piece and prominently displays it on our master bedroom fireplace mantel....

Google "woodworking hobby clubs" along with your city and state names, make some phone calls, and let us know how it turns out....

 

#3 British Autowood. They located in central Florida and do fine work. they have a web site just google the name.

 

Was the actual wood cracked, or just the varnish? I have that and was concerned as to what caused it.

 

I had my consol SHIFTER SURROUND done by Madera Concepts in CA they did a fantastic job... he called me on monday to say it was done and gave him my Visa... the part was on my desk the next day!!!! Califorinia to Victoria, BC,Canada... looks perfect, all for the Jag warrany price of 180 USD ....they cost £749 from Jaguear and will not match the dash...two thumbs up for Madera Concepts in CA!

 

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