The bodyline of a car can be a work of art. But, after all that work, the manufacturer’s creative juices must have run dry because they really flopped designing the dash and instrument panel. Sure, they serve a purpose. But, as with almost everything in life, they could be upgraded to look and perform so much better! Here are 4 of the easiest do-it-yourself interior upgrades.
CAR GAUGES
Pimp your ride with some racing style by adding car gauges that provide a read-out on everything from water temperature and oil pressure to the condition of your air suspension. While there’s a large selection of universal gauges available, many gauges come custom-tailored to your specific make, model and year to provide a seamless, professional looking fit. Plus, as far as revitalizing your ride goes, this is a pretty easy upgrade. Gauge kits come complete with detailed instructions, allowing you to install them with basic tools in just a few hours.
GAUGE FACES
Whether it’s to check your speed, gas or mileage, the gauge faces on your instrumental panel provide information but also serve as a definition of style and personal taste. Not meant to replace your existing gauges, gauge faces simply lie over or stick on top of your stock gauge faces. Plus, they come in a wide array of colors and styles. Each kit comes complete with installation instructions and typically requires no wiring, cutting or drilling.
DASH COVERS
Keep your new dashboard pristine and prevent any more damage to an already damaged dash with a carpeted dash cover. Lining the curves and contours of your dash, dash covers and dash kits provide a quality look through precision patterns, ensuring a flawless fit. They also come in a full selection of styles and colors to suit any taste and match all existing interiors. Plus, if you live in a hot climate, they actually reduce the heat build-up in your cabin, keeping your vehicle more comfortable while preventing your dash from cracking and fading.
WOOD DASH KIT
Unfortunately, they don’t make interiors like they used to…unless you’re willing to shell out serious sheckels for a hand-made luxury ride. But, with a few minutes and a little know-how, you can upgrade the appearance of your interior with marbled or striped wood grain, installing originality and character with factory matched finishes that protect your original dash from the damaging effects of UV rays. Mounting a wood dash kit is as simple as cleaning the area for installation, peeling the trim piece off your kit and pressing it into place. For most vehicles, you can choose from a variety of wood dash kits that cover your dash, stereo, gauges and vents-they even including door trim kits to complete the look.
