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Carbuilder
07-18-2024, 09:56 AM
I'm looking for a like-new grey glove box lid.

Thank you,

Rick

glockworks21
07-18-2024, 08:28 PM
delorean go has them--- If you get one make sure you read the directions about it. I didnt fill with epoxy and it eventually warped.. I ended up using the original again after painting it (whatever vinyl paint was recommended somewhere on this forum). If you are trying to replace because of its burnt or faded, I would try vinyl paint and see if your happy with result..

Carbuilder
07-18-2024, 08:44 PM
Delorean Go sells plastic ones. The original ones are covered with a material to match the dash. Do the plastic ones look OK?

Mine has damage on the front corners so would like to replace it.

Rick

glockworks21
07-18-2024, 09:09 PM
it fit fine. I had to make a clip to hold the latch in it.. the problem I had and maybe you will too is that my binnacle and dash were both replaced before i got car and the glove box lid was not. so basically had 3 different shades of grey. (common problem from what ive read) Whatever lid you end up getting may not match everything else. Thats where the vinyl paint comes in.. I also fixed some spots on my original one with a vinyl repair kit before i painted it. Maybe something you could try? I repaired mine and painted it but lost all interest in trying to paint everything else... so i just ordered a grey suede dash mat from covercraft........

glockworks21
07-18-2024, 09:17 PM
it will protect everything and it fits well.. comes with velcro tabs to hold it tight

just something to think about..

painterdave72
07-19-2024, 06:46 AM
I can redo the glove box lid pretty close to factory. .i have posts of it on the other forums.. pm me if you would like a price quote.... Dave..

Carbuilder
07-20-2024, 02:07 PM
My "stock" one has some damage on the front corners. I don't want a plastic replacement if I can get an original covered one. Mine does not need any reshaping. And, sorry if this is insulting, but I would never put a cover over the dash.... really, really don't like the look.

So, does anyone have a stock covered one for sale? Seems like no.

Rick

Timeless
07-20-2024, 02:49 PM
And, sorry if this is insulting, but I would never put a cover over the dash.... really, really don't like the look.

Rick
Agreed. All owners need to tint the windshield. Even with the clear 70% ceramic films you're providing protection for the dash and binnacle. My original binnacle and dash are perfect even exposed to the S.FL sun. [Autobahn i3 ceramic window film]

Carbuilder
07-20-2024, 05:30 PM
I know it is not legal to tint a windshield in many places....like Ontario, Canada. Whether the "clear" ones are acceptable, I suspect if they do not tint the windshield at all then it should be OK.

Timeless
07-20-2024, 08:59 PM
It's fine. The ~70% films are CLEAR.

glockworks21
07-20-2024, 09:09 PM
LOL you cant insult me! I agree. I never wanted the dash mat.. but i hated more the different shades on the dash as it was replaced prior to my ownership. adding a new glove box lid made 3 shades. The thought of removing it all to paint or dye it sounds exhausting as I have bigger fish to fry. I was just throwing that out there as an option to anyone thinking about it.. the fitted mats now are not that bad.

Just trying to give back a little to a forum that has helped me so much..

I agree with timeless also. this is the only car i have that has not been tinted within the first week of ownership. If i ever get the dash all matching I will have it tinted immediately to protect. for now the mat just preserves it and hopefully keeps it from cracking. if everything is color matched well on your car I would definitely tint like he suggested to protect..