How To: Upholster A Plastic Bug Dash Cover - Discussion Thread

[noR]

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How to: Upholster A Plastic Bug Dash Cover <---click on title to go to link.


Great job Matt, thanks for sharing the method.

[Argintessa]

Thanks for allowing me a place to share this with others. The pink zebra fabric is very wild.

[Argintessa]

Here are the pictures once I got done with it.





I have done upholstered cotton fabric, vinyl, and faux leather. All very simple to do. Check out of the other covers I have done to give you inspiration and ideas for design. The sky is the limit with the Bug Dash.

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[Argintessa]

[T1KARMANN]

i don't mean to sound harsh but that looks terrible

[Argintessa]

The pink zebra isn't for everyone. Its just to demonstrate how a bug dash cover can be upholstered with any fabric to give that custom look. And its removeable at the drop of a hat.

[Argintessa]

Zebra New Beetle Styling

[alexvilla]

I do not want to be mean but that thing looks horrible... sorry

[FarrisK]

Originally Posted by alexvilla

I do not want to be mean but that thing looks horrible... sorry

You don't have to worry about being mean. Argintessa was months ago.

[thugbug20v]

not to sound like a total ass, but most people drive VW's to keep it classy, i would rather not kno that there are people out there that actually think that is tasteful... remove asap.

[batwoman008]

I think it looks good for people that have a theme going like that ^.^

[squishfly]

Seriously, people can do anything to their cars they want to.. If you like a classy VW, then make YOURS classy.

[SMG]

Originally Posted by batwoman008

I think it looks good for people that have a theme going like that ^.^

"Good" shouldn't be used to describe a zebra-trimmed interior. Sorry.

[Marauder]

Wow lots of haters in here. If you like it or not is not what this thread is about, if I am not mistaken. I for one find it interesting. If you need a dash replacement and don't just want everyday black I can see where this might be an alternative.

Granted the examples of fabric are a bit more exotic than what I would choose. I would like to see pics of the leather work that was done if possible?

-M

[CoreyLee_22]

What sucks ass about this idea is that the print you decide to put on your dash glares like hell when the sun is shining...or even when its not.

I like the leather work too, was thinking about doing that myself, anyone has that please post some photos!

[squishfly]

Originally Posted by CoreyLee_22

What sucks ass about this idea is that the print you decide to put on your dash glares like hell when the sun is shining...or even when its not.

I work at a canvas shop where we make tipees, tents and do upholstery. No matter what, you're going to see everything on your dash reflecting in the windshield, but most fabrics absorb light. Unless you pick a shiny or reflective material (like leather or nylon), you will actually see less of a reflection driving down the road than you would if you had no cover on it at all. The only thing that makes it seem like it reflects more is the vibrant colors..

[nighttrain1974]

I'm going to stick my foot in and say those dash things are foul. They look cheap and probably are cheap, the same as those clip on covers for the dash centre as well.

Just take the dash parts off and trim them, simple.

[FarrisK]

Originally Posted by nighttrain1974

I'm going to stick my foot in and say those dash things are foul. They look cheap and probably are cheap, the same as those clip on covers for the dash centre as well.

Just take the dash parts off and trim them, simple.

Yep, they are horrid. Mine scratched my dash all to hell and bowed up hardcore when the heater was on on a cold day.