Wood Dash Trim

I am interested in replacing my dash trim with this and wondering if anyone has any suggestion/input/advise or if you might know of any better deal. I want the same color.



TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008-10 Birdseye Wood Dash Kit



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...item5d2db1ae3d

Reply 1 : Wood Dash Trim

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Originally Posted by sqa4life I am interested in replacing my dash trim with this and wondering if anyone has any suggestion/input/advise or if you might know of any better deal. I want the same color. TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008-10 Birdseye Wood Dash Kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-HIGHLANDER-2008-10-Birdseye-Wood-Dash-Kit-/400198577725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Make%3AToyota|Year%3A2010|Model%3AHighlander &hash=item5d2db1ae3d

I like the color but it is little too much for me. It has way too many pices for my taste.

Reply 2 : Wood Dash Trim

there are cheaper ones: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...92916 8573576

Reply 3 : Wood Dash Trim

It looks okay from afar. DON'T BELIEVE PICTURES as they're taken at the best angle to give you a good looking perception.



I bought one years ago for my Rav4. And I can tell you what's wrong with them.



1. They're not 3-D. what that means is that you'll know they're stick-on just by looking at the edges. If you'll hoping for a factory look. look again. These are basically printed patterns with thick plastic coating.



2. Areas where it curves will eventually not stick, as these are flat, they don't like to stick on areas that's curve.



3. the plastic coating will turn yellow over time. I have the brush aluminum finish for the Rav, and now, it doesn't look too good, those yellow really will annoys you.

Reply 4 : Wood Dash Trim

Good to know.



Thanks a million, Nick.

Reply 5 : Wood Dash Trim

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Originally Posted by nick1sp It looks okay from afar. DON'T BELIEVE PICTURES as they're taken at the best angle to give you a good looking perception. I bought one years ago for my Rav4. And I can tell you what's wrong with them. 1. They're not 3-D. what that means is that you'll know they're stick-on just by looking at the edges. If you'll hoping for a factory look. look again. These are basically printed patterns with thick plastic coating. 2. Areas where it curves will eventually not stick, as these are flat, they don't like to stick on areas that's curve. 3. the plastic coating will turn yellow over time. I have the brush aluminum finish for the Rav, and now, it doesn't look too good, those yellow really will annoys you.

I was going to say brush aluminum... but with yellowish effect? NO thanks

Reply 6 : Wood Dash Trim

Yikes....stay away from stick on. If you really want wood look, try an auto wrecker...you might be able to pull the pieces from a wrecked highlander. Personally, I much prefer my gray and silver highlights to the plwood look anyway (another reason I did not go with the limited).

Reply 7 : Wood Dash Trim

Agreed - I would doubt the longevity of stick on. We upgraded our 08 Sport at the dealer when we bought it. $400 or something, but I didn't want to deal with problems down the road