Has anyone used dash wood parts overlays? My 2002 XK8 has a couple of cracked panels. On Ebay there is a company that supplies laser cut overlays to cover the existing wood panels. The cost is moderate, certainly worth while if the result is a quality look. Has anyone used this product?

 

Do you have the link as I have been looking for some wood panels as well but did not see the overlays. I have been looking at British Autowood, but they are on vacation until mid-July - so want to look at all options

 

I've ordered them before and they look really good as long as you adhere them properly. The shifter console will be difficult. It's a compound curve. Ut for the money, it's a much cheaper fix. The material is somewhat flexible and a hairdryer helps to soften. I used the carbon fiber in my boxster. Just don't put too much in. They usually offer several pieces that aren't wood on our cars.
If you check out ebaymotors UK, there are several factory sets available. A good price for salvaged, good condition sets. I believe they fit USA cars as well.
I ordered a set in gloss black for my center button console and shifters inner surround to dress up the flat black plastic. Looks amazing!!

 

In addition to British Autowood, Madera Concepts does excellent wood panel repair.

 

I just checked out the kits again on ebay and as I remembered, they don't actually include any of the panels that are wood in the xk8, only additional pieces.

 

I like the look around the center console. Somebody must have tried this and have some recommendations.

 

Here's a photo of my overlay I put on my center console. I had to have the seller make a custom set to fit my audio upgrade but it really looks good in person. I only ordered the shifter surround, coin tray surround, and center console pieces. Wanted the ac vents but they didn't make those.

 

JAGUAR XKR / XK8 CONVERTIBLE 1997-2006 WOOD DASH KIT (A) 15PCS

The shifter surround is one of the things that is cracked on my car. The picture philhef posted looks pretty good.

 

That looks great! Those anyone have the link to the eBay seller? When I search, I get get countless pages of selkers

 

hm1 - here is the link

JAGUAR XKR / XK8 CONVERTIBLE 1997-2006 WOOD DASH KIT (A) 15PCS | eBay

 

Looks to be the same overlay that I bought part of: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-do-%3B-51779/

Looks great, but feels rubbery. I wouldn't recommend it for a large panel, but if you want to do the HVAC and stereo surround, it works well.

 

Hey Keith--ever since your old post I have been thinking about getting the wood-look surrounds around the radio/AC area like you did. I was wondering how these were holding up so far. In particular, is there any curl up or do they still look as good as your original photo?

Thanks,

Doug

 

I've been really happy with mine. I'll find the seller and post his info. He's really good about selling just the parts you want. I sent my stereo surround before I installed and he custom made it for me in gloss black Only charged me 40.00 for everything.

 

Thanks--looking forward to it. I always thought the area around the radio and AC area should have been wood veneer. Similarly, it would also look nice if the plastic pieces around the inside door handles were wood but ones I have seen from time to time are pricey.

Doug

 

Doug, they look as good as new, maybe better since I can't even see the adhesive edge I could when I looked really closely before. They are still sticking down nicely with no movement whatsoever.

They do have a 3 year warranty if you are concerned.

 

Generally the wood isn't cracked, just the polyurethane is cracked. I have sanded the cracked area down to wood (do a large enough area to allow blending, and be careful not to sand the wood to avoid sanding away the aged color) and then layer on new poly (carefully re-stain the wood if necessary), then blend by polishing with the finest steel wool available.

 

Cant seem to find the overlays or stickon trim for a 2007 XKR. Anyone know a source??

Thanks