DASHBOARD TRIM KIT - Shopping Guide

What is a Dashboard Trim Kit?

Dash kits are a decorative interior trim that is installed on top of your stock factory plastic pieces such as center consoles, door trims, speedometer surround, overhead console etc. There are currently four types of dash kits available on the market today:

Genuine Wood Finish

Prepare for your vehicle to absolutely glow. AutoAnything’s genuine wood dash kits feature premium pieces laser-cut from stately blocks of elegant rosewood, burled walnut, shimmering maple and more. Each genuine wood piece is carefully finished to color perfection and topped with deep laminate layers for a timeless limited edition look. The entire genuine wood dash kit is firmly anchored to your interior by the reputed grip of specialized 3M adhesives.

Factory Finish

It’s a rare scene these days: automakers adorning their factory interiors with genuine wood dash accents. And, as the decades have passed, the amount of wood in the ultra-pricey dress-up packages that actually see production has gone down. We put our best manufacturers to the task of making sure no factory dash kit was light on wood. They diligently matched the genuine color and material to create a dash kit that seamlessly supplements the factory’s skimpy portion of grain or burl. These kits are made only for select vehicles.

Simulated Finish

Our dash kit manufacturers make their simulated finishes from automotive-approved materials that complement your dash to perfection. Each simulated finish dash kit starts with some of the deepest, richest wood grain, carbon fiber and brushed metal prints. Multiple layers of high-gloss protective laminate are then applied to the surface, virtually giving the grain print an extra dimension. Simulated finish kits are available in low-profile flat dash kit designs or sensual molded versions.

Specialty Finish

Ready. To. Race. That’s the very look our specialty finish dash kits accomplish. From genuine carbon fiber weave to dazzling Kevlar and glass patterns, these dash kits border on ultra-modern and being vastly ahead of their time. True to the look, these specialty dash kits are laser-cut to precision and fit as tight as an IRL racer in the corners. And, with high-tech 3M adhesive holding each piece of your kit in place, you can rocket to the redline without leaving a trail of die-cut shrapnel.

History of Dashboard Trim Kits:

In the "Old Days", the presence of genuine wood dash trim would distinguish British-made cars from their American counterparts. The accented wood dashboards of Jaguars and Bentleys always had that "Classy Look." In later years, wood dash kits became available in the United States but the method employed was labor intensive and costly. Artisans cut thin pieces of timber to certain shapes and then would hand stain each individual piece, rubbing and polishing until the finish was deep and rich. These wood dash panels were then fixed to the dash with screws and pins. This process caused wood accented dashboards to be a very expensive option, usually costing $1,000-$1,500, and generally offered only through new car dealerships. The breakthrough occurred when 3M developed a double-sided adhesive tape that was then used to affix each dash kit piece of wood or synthetic veneer to the dash. Not only was the installation time of wooden dashkits dramatically reduced, but the new process was so easy that any one could install a wood kit without professional assistance. Today, wood dash kits are completely affordable and an easy do-it-yourself item. A wood dash kit is just as classy and beautiful today as it was in the old days thanks to the advances in the technology of wood dash kits.

Dash Kit Installation Instructions:

The following are the steps to correctly installing a wood dash kit:

1. Check the fit and alignment of your dash kit pieces to make sure you have been sent the correct dash kit for your vehicle. Do not remove the red backing of your dash kit pieces at this time.
2. Clean the surface of your dash with alcohol wipes. This insures the dash kits pieces will not have dust particles between the adhesive and the dashboard.
3. If the temperature is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit we recommend heating the dash kit pieces with a hair dryer or heat gun. This makes the dash kit pieces more pliable and easier to install.
4. Carefully apply the adhesion promoter to the dash kit pieces and apply the dash kit to the surface of your dash.
5. When installing larger dash kit pieces, carefully position the dash kit piece in the correct place on your dash. Pull back top half and remove red dash piece liner from the middle back to the top and then remove the dash piece red liner and continue with the middle to the bottom. For smaller dash kit pieces, the entire dash piece red liner can be removed at once.
6. To complete the installation of your dash kit pieces, firmly press each dash kit piece into the correct position on your dash.
7. After installation of each dash kit piece is complete, use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe each dash kit piece.

Dash Kit Application List:

Acura	Acura MDX, Acura RDX, Acura RSX, Acura TL, Acura TSX.
Audi	Audi A4.
BMW	BMW 318i, BMW 318is, BMW 318ti, BMW 320i, BMW 323, BMW 323Ci, BMW 323i, BMW 323ic, BMW 323is, BMW 325, BMW 325Ci, BMW 325e, BMW 325es, BMW 325i, BMW 325ic, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix, BMW 325xi, BMW 328ci, BMW 328i, BMW 328is, BMW 330, BMW 330ci, BMW 330i, BMW 330ic, BMW 330xi, BMW X3, BMW X5, BMW Z3.
Buick	Buick Century, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Lucerne, Buick Regal, Buick Rendezvous, Buick Riviera.
Cadillac	Cadillac CTS, Cadillac DTS, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac SRX, Cadillac STS.
Chevy	Chevy Astro, Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Aveo, Chevy Blazer, Chevy Camaro, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Colorado, Chevy Corvette, Chevy Equinox, Chevy Express, Chevy HHR, Chevy Impala, Chevy Kodiak, Chevy Malibu, Chevy Monte Carlo, Chevy Prizm, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Suburban, Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Trailblazer, Chevy Truck C/K, Chevy Truck S10, Chevy Uplander, Chevy Van, Chevy Venture.
Chrysler	Chrysler 300, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Crossfire, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Town and Country.
Dodge	Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Charger, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Intrepid, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Neon, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, Dodge Sprinter, Dodge Stealth, Dodge Van, Dodge Viper.
Eagle	Eagle Talon, Eagle Vision.
Ford	Ford Bronco, Ford Contour, Ford Econoline, Ford Escape, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford F150, Ford F250, Ford F350, Ford F450, Ford F550, Ford Focus, Ford Freestar, Ford Freestyle, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang, Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Van, Ford Windstar.
Freightliner	Freightliner FL-Series, Freightliner M-2, Freightliner Sprinter.
GMC	GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Envoy, GMC Jimmy, GMC Safari, GMC Savana, GMC Sierra, GMC Sonoma, GMC Suburban, GMC Topkick, GMC Truck C/K, GMC Van, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Denali, GMC Yukon XL, GMC Yukon XL Denali.
Honda	Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CRV, Honda Element, Honda Odyssey, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot, Honda Prelude, Honda Ridgeline, Honda S2000.
Hummer	Hummer H2, Hummer H3.
Hyundai	Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veracruz.
Infiniti	Infiniti FX35, Infiniti FX45, Infiniti G20, Infiniti G35, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Infiniti Q45.
Isuzu	Isuzu Amigo, Isuzu Hombre, Isuzu Oasis, Isuzu Rodeo, Isuzu Trooper.
Jeep	Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler.
Kia	Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage.
Land Rover	Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover LR2, Land Rover LR3, Land Rover Range Rover.
Lexus	Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Lexus IS300, Lexus RX 350, Lexus RX 400.
Lincoln	Lincoln LS, Lincoln Mark VIII, Lincoln Town Car, Lincoln Zephyr.
Mazda	Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, Mazda 626, Mazda 929, Mazda B-Series, Mazda CX-7, Mazda Miata, Mazda Millenia, Mazda MPV, Mazda MX-5, Mazda MX6, Mazda Navajo, Mazda Protege, Mazda RX7, Mazda RX8, Mazda Tribute.
Mercedes-Benz	Mercedes-Benz ML320, Mercedes-Benz ML430, Mercedes-Benz ML500.
Mercury	Mercury Cougar, Mercury Milan, Mercury Monterey, Mercury Mountaineer, Mercury Mystique, Mercury Sable, Mercury Villager.
Mini Cooper	Mini Cooper.
Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Raider, Mitsubishi Spyder.
Nissan	Nissan 200, Nissan 240, Nissan 350Z, Nissan Altima, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Pickup, Nissan Quest, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Titan, Nissan Versa, Nissan XTerra.
Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile Alero, Oldsmobile Bravada, Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Plymouth	Plymouth Voyager.
Pontiac	Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Sunfire, Pontiac Trans Am, Pontiac Vibe.
Porsche	Porsche Cayenne.
Saab	Saab 900, Saab 9000, Saab 9-2X, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-7X.
Saturn	Saturn Astra, Saturn Aura, Saturn Coupe, Saturn Ion, Saturn L-Series, Saturn Outlook, Saturn Relay, Saturn SC-1, Saturn SC-2, Saturn Sedan, Saturn SL-1, Saturn SL-2, Saturn S-Series, Saturn SW-1, Saturn Vue.
Scion	Scion tC, Scion xB.
Subaru	Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback.
Suzuki	Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Toyota	Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Celica, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Echo, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Paseo, Toyota Pickup, Toyota Previa, Toyota Prius, Toyota Rav4, Toyota Sequoia, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Solara, Toyota Supra, Toyota T100, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tercel, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Yaris.
Volkswagen	Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat.
Volvo	Volvo 850, Volvo 940, Volvo 960, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70, Volvo V50, Volvo V70.

Dash Kits are available for the following model-years: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973.

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