2013 Tahoe internet dash trim question ..

[bpdfs]

Helo all.. see pics below...

You can see the black marks (it's not marker or pen it's the color coming off) is there a fix or anything for this? Any idea how to restore the color? Does it have to be replaced.

Thanks I'm advance

 

[mikez71]

Paint maybe the only way.. or dash wrap..?

Sorry no experience here..

I thought my dash was color plastic all the way through.. just checked my cracks and it's black inside..

 

[Fubar0715]

The last generation Tahoe I had did this all over the top of the dash - aside from painting or using a dash cover, pretty sure the options are ignore or replace it. I have a cover on the current SSV now to keep my OCD demons at bay!

 

[Doubeleive]

paint it or replace entire dash.
all dash are base black underneath and any other color is a paint from the factory.
there is paint you can get that will match the factory paint, most bodyshop repair/paint supply stores carry it.
choosing the exact right color can be tricky

 

[swathdiver]

Tell your passengers to quit rubbing against the dash too!

 

[Doubeleive]

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Tell your passengers to quit rubbing against the dash too!

yep, probably feet, usually of the female variety

 

[ccole]

Many years ago I took an automotive restoration class for a week so take this with a grain of salt. Once you apply the paint to the interior panel it will remove the texture and become flat. You will need to retexture the spots you paint. I recall seeing some interior paint kits that come with a dozen texture swatches. I’m sure YouTube can help with this type of repair.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Many years ago I took an automotive restoration class for a week so take this with a grain of salt. Once you apply the paint to the interior panel it will remove the texture and become flat. You will need to retexture the spots you paint. I recall seeing some interior paint kits that come with a dozen texture swatches. I’m sure YouTube can help with this type of repair.

You'll have to re-grain the dash only if you do a repair. If you just respray with paint, and don't go heavy with the coats you'll be fine. Also make sure you buy the correct paint for your application and make sure to follow the instructions exactly, or it may peel.

 

[Tahoe14]

Most Dealers have professionals that do interior repairs.

 

[Doubeleive]

Many years ago I took an automotive restoration class for a week so take this with a grain of salt. Once you apply the paint to the interior panel it will remove the texture and become flat. You will need to retexture the spots you paint. I recall seeing some interior paint kits that come with a dozen texture swatches. I’m sure YouTube can help with this type of repair.

I have repainted some and didn't have this issue and also didn't put a inch of paint on it ether though..... doesn't take much to cover a worn spot but a couple spritz

 

[bpdfs]

Tell your passengers to quit rubbing against the dash too!

Its my wife! and her damn feet!!!!!

 

[Doubeleive]

Its my wife! and her damn feet!!!!!

show her a couple of youtube video's of what happens when peoples feet are up there and you get in a accident, bad idea

Officer Releases Shocking X-Ray Of Woman Who Had Her Feet On Dashboard During Accident

A police officer from Wales, England has released a shocking X-ray to warn passengers about the dangers of resting your feet and legs on a dashboard.

hollywoodunlocked.com

 

[Doubeleive]

 

[Doubeleive]

 

[Tonyrodz]

show her a couple of youtube video's of what happens when peoples feet are up there and you get in a accident, bad idea

Officer Releases Shocking X-Ray Of Woman Who Had Her Feet On Dashboard During Accident

A police officer from Wales, England has released a shocking X-ray to warn passengers about the dangers of resting your feet and legs on a dashboard.

hollywoodunlocked.com

I see people--mostly women--doing this a lot on the road. I never understood it.

 

[swathdiver]

I see people--mostly women--doing this a lot on the road. I never understood it.

Air conditioning where the sun don't shine.

 

[Doubeleive]

I see people--mostly women--doing this a lot on the road. I never understood it.

I have had girlfriends do it before that's why I figured that's what it is was from

 

[Rocket Man]

Many years ago I took an automotive restoration class for a week so take this with a grain of salt. Once you apply the paint to the interior panel it will remove the texture and become flat. You will need to retexture the spots you paint. I recall seeing some interior paint kits that come with a dozen texture swatches. I’m sure YouTube can help with this type of repair.

I’ve repainted 3 dashes, one was a color change from light to black. Even with 3-4 light coats I can’t tell any difference in grain. You just have to spray each coat lightly.

Scotchbrite pads are great when used with something like denatured alcohol to clean and scuff the surface. Then a good plastic primer and then a paint meant for plastic - something like SEM Classic Coat or Krylon Fusion- works for me. There are SEM colors that match most GM interiors, you might have to try a few because they don’t have cross references to the GM colors. Those dashes are around $700 to your door right now. The choices are live with it, paint it, or pay up the nose. The second 2 options require removing the dash which does take quite a bit of work.