Peeling dash

Mark Sims · 15th Nov 2002, 07:50

Any body got any good ways of dealing with the 'infamous' 95 Disco peeling dash ? thought I had got away with it but have noticed it is starting to lift.

Mark

Mark Charnley · 15th Nov 2002, 11:52

Have you tried taking it to a dealer - sometimes they actually fix it if you push them a bit.

sneakypete · 20th Nov 2002, 04:45

Mark,

I used Loctite SuperGlue to restick down the worst parts, it looks ok, certainly not perfect, but much better than lookin at burnt-toast style dashboard.

There is a thread running on both LRO & LRE chatrooms covering this topic - Guy called David Edge is collating information to take to LR about owners with this problem.

Hopefully this thread link will take you there ...
http://www.lrenthusiastforum.com/ubb...b=5&o=0&fpart=

ChrisW70 · 24th Nov 2002, 11:14

I used a couple of strips of 1" wide aluminium sprayed matt black and screwed down with 1 1/2" screws.
Doesn't look too bad - most people that have seen it think its part of the air vents

Couple of pics of the dash on my webshots page under disco mods

Chris

Mark Charnley · 24th Nov 2002, 11:55

Hey Chris,

That looks quite good - I like it Wonder how it would be with a bit of stainless steel?

ChrisW70 · 24th Nov 2002, 11:59

The strips had been knocking about in the tack room for a couple of years - I did try cleaning them up but it was too much like hard work hence the black paint.
I think the only thing about stainless is it would probl'y give a reflection of the windscreen which could be a bit troublesome if you catch the light just right (or wrongly!)

Janine · 27th Nov 2002, 11:39

I've got a lifting dash-top too.Worryingly it's now on the driver's side aswell.Mine has previously been stuck down with evo-stick contact adhesive.Obviously it doesn't work!Ithought until now that it came as standard!!:wellHello

Mark Sims · 10th Dec 2002, 01:01

Below is my reply from TH Whites (Wootton Bassett, Wilts), my local main delaer where I bought my Disco from (new):

With regard to the dash fascia assy in your disco, we are unable to help as the vehicle falls outside LR parameters to offer any assistance due to the age and mileage of the car.
If would like to take this further, then by all means speak or write to them on:

08705 000500

Land Rover Customer Care
Warwick Technology Park
Warwick
CV34 6RG

I am now replying to them with a list of dealers who have done it in the last 6 months according to the thread mentioned above on LR Enthusiast. However I suspect I will be implementing a home made approach as described above.

Mark

Janine · 11th Dec 2002, 08:34

I called in to my local Land Rover dealer,Appleyards,in Edinburgh,they weren't helpful at all.I've got to pay if I want it fixed!The receptionist said that I was outside the time limit which expired January 2001?

OldFart · 11th Dec 2002, 09:48

APPLEYARDS ....... ? Ye Gods lassie thats a fate worse than death going there

I dont have a peely dash, but if i did then the strip of metal screwing it down nice and neat sounds a good permanent fix

Janine · 12th Dec 2002, 04:16

Sorry.I must have upset Old Fart,cos he's shouting at me?????????????I only went to APPLEYARDS in the vain hope that they would help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dream on!!!!!Sorry everyone.From the lady with the non-ticking Disco that was definately not fixed by APPLEYARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!They said it was the cylinder head gasket away.

OldFart · 12th Dec 2002, 04:41

Lol... i was shouting with dismay not cos i was upset, one thing i have learnt is thay main dealers are usualy a waste of space and grossly expensive.
I know Appleyards well....cos i used to work next door, all i can say is that they are the modern day equivelant of victorian horse traders......

Janine · 12th Dec 2002, 06:05

Bless you trying to save a lass money...............Good on you Old Fart.I'm having a spot of bother sending pictures to the rogues gallery.............................