E30 : Repair/refurbish dashboard & roof lining

[Keano]

HiA couple of queries & hope to get some insights/pointers from the many Sifus here:-DashboardI've would like to repair several cracks on my E30 dashboard. Been advised that the process will involve rewrapping the whole dashboard unit by cushion/interior shop using some PU like material. Estimated cost is ~RM400.However, the dashboard needs to be 1st removed before the rewrapping can be done. Then subsequently install the dashnoard back. The cushion/interior shop do not have the expertise to remove & then install the dashboard back. Anyone can advise someone who has the expertise to remove & then install the dashboard back? Estimated cost?Roof liningI've would like to refurbish my E30's internal roof lining that is dirty & some signs of tearing. Been advised that the process will involve removing the roof lining material for a good old wash & then sewing back the torn bits. Estimated cost ~RM200.However, in order to be able to remove the roof lining, the cushion/interior shop said that BOTH the front & rear windscreens needs to be removed & then installed back. The cushion/interior shop do not have the expertise to remove & then install the windscreens. Anyone can advise someone who has the expertise to remove & then install back BOTH the font & rear windscreen? Estimated cost?Thanks in advance.

 

[kgb]

Roof lining: remove, throw away and replace with new one.

Dashboard: if you choose to wrap your dash, you might want to do the same with center console.

As for removal of your dashboard, i suggest you do this YOURSELF. It would help to learn a little about your own vehicle. If all else fails, let me know, i'll remove it for you.

 

[Keano]

Thanks for the feedback, KGB.

I still need to remove BOTH the front & rear windscreen even if I use a new roof lining right? Is there a way of repairing, cleaning, sewing back or replacing the roof lining WITHOUT having to remove BOTH the front rear windscreen?

Thanks for the offer to help on my dashboard. I understand that the process is a delicate one as often the mostly plastic clips & brackets (probably brittle & cracked by now) can be easily broken during the process. You've done this many times?

 

[kgb]

Never removed dash on e30, but did take it apart numerous times. Yes, you must be delicate, its BMW after all.

Removing dash on e30 not as hard as you might think, e30 is DIY friendly, get down and dirty with it, if you fail to do that, only than call me :smokin:

 

[evilnickwong]

Here's a guide for removing e30 dashboard:
http://home.comcast.net/~cdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_1.html

And in case you want to know the procedure for the headliner (proper one does indeed involve removing front and rear windscreens), refer here:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/headliner.pdf

 

[rx8]

dear keano, m doing up d interior of my e30 coupe.Shop in kepong named central cushion.Roof lining inc front n back pillars approx rm500 n involves removing windscreens. Seats n door cards approx rm2500. Steering rewrap rm250.dashboard i didnt ask becoz mine ok. Call him at012-2122040 chew. He is quite a nice chap.My windscreen was removed by d carpaint shop becoz they were repainting. gd luck.

 

[rx8]

Carpaint workshop owner named boon.his no 012-3872929.Tell him u r kc's friend. he will tell u approx cost 2 remove windscreen n whether u need 2 change rubbers.

 

[Keano]

KGB - Thanks for the offer & will look you up if all else fails. : )

evilnickwong - Thanks for the informative links.

rx8 - Thanks for the contact. Will have a chat with Chew. My interior work is mainly the roof lining/headliner & refurbishing/wrapping the dashboard.

 

[Bruce_Z]

Carbideco at Puchong (google their contact and address) can do your rooflining including the removal and reinstall of the windscreen, esp the rear one. They have done quite a few E30s, incl mine. However, if your windscreen rubber lining is old, I suggest you get one first (either used or new) before the windscreen is removed. Good luck!