Accu-Form Dash cover

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Has anyone ever tried one of these?

same brand for a lot less - picture doesn’t match but not sure if that is actual or stock image
https://www.carparts.com/results/?D=jaguar+xjs&Dx=mode+matchallany&N=0&Ntk=Main&Ntt=jaguar+xjs&Ntx=mode+matchallany&Nty=1&PN=0+4294938051+4294872215&VN=4294959407+4294965849+4294961507+4294967027+4294962550

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I’ve seen them several times, specifically on 280Zs, have not tried one. It’s been many years. Things to consider, at least back in the day…

  • There will always be a seam or step right on the front where the cover ends and the original dash starts. I can’t tell in the pic if the front edge rolls back under a bit, if it does this would help conceal the seam and also maybe help hold the cover in place.
  • If the original dash has raised cracks or other defects which stick up, the cover won’t sit down properly; the defects will need to be shaved or ground down.
  • The ones I’ve seen are very obviously a cover, and look add-on. I’d be OK with one in my work truck, but maybe not in my XJS.
    regards-
    Bob
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What about something like this? I am debating one for my xk8

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jaguar,1993,xjs,4.0l+l6,1178883,interior,dash+board+cover,1284

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Yes, I think it will never look right.
I fixed the dash cover in my old Fiat 124 Coupe and it looked even better than the original…
Shave/grind/sand all raised parts
Fill all cracks (I used body filler)
Apply a thin layer of fiberglass allover, it will help keep everything in place in the long term
Sand
Re-upholster with vinyl or leather
Some are easier than others

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