Leather GTS dash lifting…..anyone know what to do?
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Found the GTS I want, exactly, go to dealer to see it and get in to drive, and the leather dash is lifting up in spots behind the cluster and passenger side above the AC vent. I told the sales guy if you take care of that 100% I will buy this car immediately.
Has anyone experienced this and dealt with it or repaired it or is this a no go?
Has anyone experienced this and dealt with it or repaired it or is this a no go?
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Dealer is sending out to repair at specialty shop then we shall see……CPO vehicle so they are hitting everything first then dash, then I’ll decide. Only part I don’t love is PCM 3.1……
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I was the one garrett376 linked to; I took the dash out to fix the leather lifting. The only real fix is to replace the leather or replace the dash; the leather lifts since it dries out and shrinks. I conditioned the leather for a couple weeks before trying to repair it and it came out OK. I don't think you can stretch the existing leather back to it original shape. My dash shrunk about 1/2-3/4" on the drivers side and there is a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the a-pillar if you look closely. There are a couple of spots I've glued again since they stated to lift/ bubble. If I was to do it again I would look a for an used dash with minimal shrinkage.
What don't you like about PCM3.1? Mr12volt is a great option for adding Carplay/ Android Auto if that is what it's missing.
What don't you like about PCM3.1? Mr12volt is a great option for adding Carplay/ Android Auto if that is what it's missing.
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I was the one garrett376 linked to; I took the dash out to fix the leather lifting. The only real fix is to replace the leather or replace the dash; the leather lifts since it dries out and shrinks. I conditioned the leather for a couple weeks before trying to repair it and it came out OK. I don't think you can stretch the existing leather back to it original shape. My dash shrunk about 1/2-3/4" on the drivers side and there is a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the a-pillar if you look closely. There are a couple of spots I've glued again since they stated to lift/ bubble. If I was to do it again I would look a for an used dash with minimal shrinkage.
What don't you like about PCM3.1? Mr12volt is a great option for adding Carplay/ Android Auto if that is what it's missing.
What don't you like about PCM3.1? Mr12volt is a great option for adding Carplay/ Android Auto if that is what it's missing.
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Car was sent back to the dealer it came from, they wouldn’t CPO it based on the dash.