Repair Cracked Dash on 1993 Supra

[SkiLew]

Has anyone else had a problem with their dash cracking on 1993 models? I have a 1993 LaBrisa and the dash was cracked in several places on the plastic panels that hold the switches and gauges.

I think this particular style dash was only used in 1993 models. I have seen the same style dash on the LaBrisa and the Sunsport models. In 1994 Supra went to a completely different style dash.

Any suggestions on repairs?

Thanks,
Skilew

I have a 94' TS6M that had cracked switch panels. The original panels were made of plexiglass (or some similar plastic) and the corners were cracked around the mounting screws. I never really liked the wood grain look either.

Its a lot of work, but with some patience you can make new panels that will last forever. I made mine by first taking all the switches out of the side pods (after carefully labelling and marking where all the wires go). I then traced the layout on a piece of 1/16" aluminum sheet and carefully cut out and filed all of the holes. A small hand jigsaw with a metal blade works great. The side pods were bent to match the dash contour. The center panels came out easily once the speedo's and stereo were removed. Thankfully the other gages stay in place and the panel comes out around it.

Then I covered the panels with a carbon fiber, self adhesive vinyl that I got on eBay. To replace the labels I had a local sign shop make new vinyl labels the same color as the boat. Pictures of the before/after are attached. I'm sure your dash is slightly different but the same technique should work. I did this during the winter downtime last year and it took a couple of weekends.

Hope this helps.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/gizmoe107/DashBefore.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/gizmoe107/DashAfter.jpg

[gizmoe]

I have a 94' TS6M that had cracked switch panels. The original panels were made of plexiglass (or some similar plastic) and the corners were cracked around the mounting screws. I never really liked the wood grain look either.

Its a lot of work, but with some patience you can make new panels that will last forever. I made mine by first taking all the switches out of the side pods (after carefully labelling and marking where all the wires go). I then traced the layout on a piece of 1/16" aluminum sheet and carefully cut out and filed all of the holes. A small hand jigsaw with a metal blade works great. The side pods were bent to match the dash contour. The center panels came out easily once the speedo's and stereo were removed. Thankfully the other gages stay in place and the panel comes out around it.

Then I covered the panels with a carbon fiber, self adhesive vinyl that I got on eBay. To replace the labels I had a local sign shop make new vinyl labels the same color as the boat. Pictures of the before/after are attached. I'm sure your dash is slightly different but the same technique should work. I did this during the winter downtime last year and it took a couple of weekends.

Hope this helps.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/gizmoe107/DashBefore.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/gizmoe107/DashAfter.jpg

[msutoad]

Nice job on the dash forklift :) The after pictures look much better than the wood grain!

[99 LAUNCH]

Nice job on the dash! A 2005 steering wheel would set it off real nice;)

[SkiLew]

Your dash looks great. I actually went to a sign shop and had some black plastic sign material cut to match my old dash pannels. I then had this material engraved with the correct lettering. It took some time but it turned out great.

Thanks,

SkiLew