These dash trims get a lot of abuse and over time crack under the head, split and get gauged when loading long loads onto the dash! Here's a super simple restoration with a trim kit for less than £40. Step by step guide on removing your dash top (crash pad) and trimming material over it for that fresh factory finish.
Products featured in this episide:
LRC2852 - BLACK VINYL DASH CRASH PAD COVERING FOR LAND ROVER DEFENDER - BY BOULDER RIDGE
https://www.lrparts.net/lrc2852-black-vinyl-dash-crash-pad-covering-for-land-rover-defender-by-boulder-ridge.html
LRC2853 - BLACK LEATHER HIDE DASH CRASH PAD COVERING FOR LAND ROVER DEFENDER - BY BOULDER RIDGE
https://www.lrparts.net/lrc2853-black-leather-hide-dash-crash-pad-covering-for-land-rover-defender-by-boulder-ridge.html
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:52 Removing the dash top
02:09 Measuring up the fabric
04:29 The first step on bonding the fabric onto the dash top
08:28 Trimming out for the vents
11:28 Adding holes to the trim
12:15 Fitting the new dash top into place
13:50 How it looks and a few hints and tips