Why wrap the wood dash when you can stain it?

[JuiceBx]

Before I got my Model 3 I had a Fiat 500e. One styling thing I really liked was the body matching dash inserts. I decided that I wanted the same for my blue Model 3.
I followed someone's how to on removing the dash trim. Taped off all the non-wood and began to sand using 80 grit to break through the finish. Be careful! The finish is hard and the veneer is thin.
Next, I used a damp rag to raise the grain then hit it with 120grit to smooth it.
I used 4 coats (brush on allow to soak in for 5 minutes the wipe off) of Folk Art Ultra Dye in Bayou Blue I got from Michael's then sealed it with 3 coats of Rust-Oleum matte Enamel.

 

[JuiceBx]

 

[Charge&Go]

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Looks nice, good idea!

 

[Turbojim]

Looks good! Although, it has a little too much shine for my taste.

 

[alexGS]

Interesting idea and well executed!

I drive a FIAT 500 Abarth and also like the body-colour dash so I see where you’re coming from.

I think I’d like to re-colour the Model 3’s (black interior) brown wood to a lighter grey colour, wonder if that is possible.

-Alex

 

[akeresztes]

I have the alcantra wrap from rpmtesla and I really love how it matches the black interior trim. The blue on blue is interesting though.

 

[SOULPEDL]

Veneer? Didn't know, nice grain.
What's under the veneer?

 

[WilliamG]

I have the alcantra wrap from rpmtesla and I really love how it matches the black interior trim. The blue on blue is interesting though.View attachment 415231

I like the idea of the alcantara, but I think that general inconsistency of alcantara would drive me nuts right in front of my eyes.

 

[WilliamG]

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Oh I feel like such an ass, but... nope. That looks dreadful to me - like a student art project gone wrong. The problem is it looks like you took a can of paint and a paint brush.

 

[logan]

Oh I feel like such an ass, but... nope. That looks dreadful to me - like a student art project gone wrong. The problem is it looks like you took a can of paint and a paint brush.

Looks better than the fake carbon fiber bs everyone keeps sticking on though.

 

[alexGS]

I have the alcantra wrap from rpmtesla and I really love how it matches the black interior trim. The blue on blue is interesting though.

I really like that wonder if there is Alcantara in different colours, like white?

-Alex

 

[03DSG]

I really like that wonder if there is Alcantara in different colours, like white?

-Alex

Yes:

Model 3 Dashboard Replacements - Carbon Fiber, Alcantara, Piano Black, White - From $295

 

[TROMB_1]

Oh I feel like such an ass, but... nope. That looks dreadful to me - like a student art project gone wrong. The problem is it looks like you took a can of paint and a paint brush.

Looks better than the crap it comes with. Whose idea was that wood veneer finish in the first place?

 

[BBMc]

Fantastic idea! Looks so much better than the crappy bamboo. Loving the white, too.

 

[aerodyne]

Creative mods that do not affect the performance or the warranty, and you do not have to be "root" to do them.

What about continuing the look to the floor mats?

 

[Glamisduner]

I have the alcantra wrap from rpmtesla and I really love how it matches the black interior trim. The blue on blue is interesting though.View attachment 415231

I really like that black alcantara! I want to do a black color on mine, but I have the white interior so probably not black alcantara, and carbon fiber isn't for me. I was thinking to try to find a shop to do a brushed metal since that's what I applied to my piano black for the door handles etc (white center console though). I just want to remove glare, otherwise I'd just leave it white.

 

[WilliamG]

Looks better than the crap it comes with. Whose idea was that wood veneer finish in the first place?

I don’t love the wood veneer, but I can live with it. The black Alcantara looks nice. The blue paint? Not a chance.

 

[jrwaters1]

Before I got my Model 3 I had a Fiat 500e. One styling thing I really liked was the body matching dash inserts. I decided that I wanted the same for my blue Model 3.
I followed someone's how to on removing the dash trim. Taped off all the non-wood and began to sand using 80 grit to break through the finish. Be careful! The finish is hard and the veneer is thin.
Next, I used a damp rag to raise the grain then hit it with 120grit to smooth it.
I used 4 coats (brush on allow to soak in for 5 minutes the wipe off) of Folk Art Ultra Dye in Bayou Blue I got from Michael's then sealed it with 3 coats of Rust-Oleum matte Enamel.

You did a good job. Now your Tesla dash looks like a Fiat 500e.

 

[Glamisduner]

Is that a copper flashlight in the OPs pic?

 

[BluestarE3]

I like the red Model 3 parked in front of you with the "BNKWUPT" license plate!