Cheapest way to replace damaged woodgrain trim?

[ElmoTheDestroyr]

Hi!

I recently purchased a 1999 LC from Vegas, and I'm not sure what caused it, if it was the heat or the owner breaking them, but somehow basically every single piece of woodgrain trim on the dash/doors is delaminated, all of the clear/shiny plastic is gone. Looks terribad.

I'm on a strict budget, so I need to fix this as cheap as possible. Any suggestions on the cheapest way to replace this stuff? Used? Some sort of aftermarket something?

I dont mind changing from woodgrain to something else... Aluminum/Carbon fiber/etc... Anything will look better than the way it is.

If any of you know of someone who might have the trim used at a good price, please let me know!

Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!
--Joe

 

[TheForger]

Take it off and leave it off. Just give the plastic pieces a good cleaning and I bet you'd be surprised how much you like the look

 

[WatchTimes]

Hmm, how about taking it off and getting it wrapped in a carbon fiber looking wrap or something?
Couldn't cost too much.

Or try to find one at a junk yard and buy the trim?

 

[Dwight S]

TheForger has the right idea. Take it off and leave it off. Find a hot day, leave windows up and let interior get hot. Open up the truck and start pulling the woodgrain off, you will be surprised at how easy it peels off when it is hot. If you feel you are doing a disservice to the luxury feel of the truck, just remember that the woodgrain was a port installed cost adder the Toyota distribution network felt the need to add so they could fleece the new owners out of more of their money. Believe me, it looks better without it.

 

[landylover21]

I'm with everyone else, just rip it all out, it just looks tacky and dated with it in there. Plus, that's the cheapest option

 

[LEX]

I'm one of the few who likes to keep (most) things like they were from the factory. Not sure what your budget is, but there are full replacement kits out there for less than $100 and go from there. Of course, better quality=more money. Up to you.

It is easy to remove the old as mentioned above, but the plastic underneath is not always in good shape. GL

 

[ElmoTheDestroyr]

Yeah, it's already 98% gone... Maybe it was the way it was removed, I don't know, but it looks crappy. Guess I'll look around for one of those replacement kits, if I can get everything for under $100 that would be cool.. Maybe change it to something other than the original wood color (I kind of like the greyish woodgrain I see in some more modern cars) ...

Thanks

 

[TheForger]

You can also try refinishing it yourself to whatever color of your choosing. I did a flat black to match the rest of the dash panels (its not perfect but I like it) and I did all of it for less than $50.

 

[bjarnep]

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/landcruiser-dash-kit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-Landcruiser-100-series-woodgrain-carbon-interior-trim-from-110-/270917397040

 

[WarWagon]

Peeled mine off completely last week and couldn't be happier.

Slow and steady will get it done; also used a hobby knife to help slice the glue as I pulled in a few spots.

 

[TheForger]

You can also try refinishing it yourself to whatever color of your choosing. I did a flat black to match the rest of the dash panels (its not perfect but I like it) and I did all of it for less than $50.

A lot of you guy's might have already seem my refinishing job pics but just in case @ElmoTheDestroyr hasn't seen them here are a couple. I placed a large work light on the headrest of the drivers seat, so that white smudge under the bottom rocker switch and to the right of the seat heater switch is just the reflection:

Just showing off the voltmeter at night

 

[sleepycruiser]

A lot of you guy's might have already seem my refinishing job pics but just in case @ElmoTheDestroyr hasn't seen them here are a couple. I placed a large work light on the headrest of the drivers seat, so that white smudge under the bottom rocker switch and to the right of the seat heater switch is just the reflection:

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Just showing off the voltmeter at night
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What paint did you use? Also, did you brush it on?

 

[bctlex]

What paint did you use? Also, did you brush it on?

Same, I like to know. That looks great!

 

[TheForger]

What paint did you use? Also, did you brush it on?

Same, I like to know. That looks great!

I believe I started with a basic primer for plastics, then used this enamel spray paint:

The paint I used said it was safe for plastics as well so I took their word. I finished with a semi-gloss clear coat. It came out a little shinier than I wanted so I rubbed over it with #0000 steel wool. Still a little glossy but I like it and it has held up exceptionally well.