I would expect it to be removeable in the same way as on the early ones.

Then you could either paint it yourself or get it done at a body shop.

On my earlier car the coloured section looks to just push on, although I have heard of some cars having screws which are accessed with the glovebox open.


I often wonder why Alfa didn't paint this to match the exterior as they went to the effort of making the exterior colour visible on the doors...

The Fiat Coupe had the body coloured dash and it looked very nice indeed.

 

Probably because some smart arse will order 8C Red and it's a nightmare to paint... :boxedin:

 

Wrap

I'm getting mine wrapped in the next few weeks as I have a big scratch on the dash where previous owners kids had their feet on it presumably. Will take some photo's when it's done.

It's likely to be satin Red chrome which is this colour...

https://www.facebook.com/tintteamuk/photos/pcb.890381007730034/890379414396860/?type=3&theater

I have a Rosso Red car so I think it'll match up nicely.

 

"Rosso red" ? That means red red as Rosso is Italian for red.

 

I have seen it called RossoCorsa, or RacingRed onder:

 

Hope the link works but here is mine wrapped, I much prefer it to the silver still..
Scroll to the bottom of the link
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-giulietta/#/forumsite/20947/topics/995129?page=8

 

Finally managed to visit the wrappers today to have a chat. I've decided to go in a totally different direction to what I originally planned and that will be Piano Black. This will match the other piano black in the car like the grab handles and centre console. So booked in for next Monday and will take photo's when it's done.

Getting windows tinted too (Just medium tint) and worst case scenario if I don't like the dash I can just have it re-wrapped as it's only £50 for that bit of the job.

 

Really interested in this. What sort of time frame and do they give it any sort of protective coating?

 

The metal dash panel on the Veloce has a texture, so the piano black effect will not be shiny like the plastic on the handles and console. You need the Lusso part for a smooth panel.

 

If you really wanted to, you could spray it with a high build primer and smooth it off?

 

Good thought, I'll ask him to maybe do a test area before he starts and if it looks rubbish revert to plan a.

 

I've got a Lusso panel as I was going to get it painted to match the exterior. Not sure it'd look good in gloss black unless real carbon fibre.

 

I wrapped the little panel in Red carbon fibre which came out really well but when wrapping the big panel the curved edge made the CF lines go skewy and it looked rubbish.

Here's a pic of the Red CF small panel https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88503492/20161107_222849.jpg

 

Not sure if something like this would appeal? Carbon fiber Alfa Romeo Dashboard | Shop | Koshi Group
This company does carbon fibre dashboards and though I'm still waiting for my G I liked the look of it.

You can just buy different colour dashboards from the UK from Alfa which I've seen but I think they're only for the older versions.

 

I fancy changing mine too. The dull bronze looks too 'corporate' for me. Been looking at options and wondering it hydrographic printing would be a better option than wrapping. There are DIY kits available too, but would need quite a big tank to do the large dash insert

 

The bit framing the display is quite thin in the new design so visually not as worthwhile doing in one colour. I wonder if the black surround for the display is part of the panel on the new one instead of coming through from the head unit?
I've considered carbon fibre for mine since buying it in 2011 but I've read Koshi bits need a bit of finishing. Alfa carbon panel was only lhd, as I've said before.

 

Here you go guys...

Rear tints (Medium tint)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88503492/20161117_140241.jpg

Dash wrap (Supposed to be piano black but it's not quite as pianoey as the stock piano black)
Jury's still out on this in my opinion but at least i don't have to look at the big scratch on my dashboard anymore !
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88503492/20161117_140258.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88503492/20161117_140316.jpg

 

Dash wrap (Supposed to be piano black but it's not quite as pianoey as the stock piano black)
Jury's still out on this in my opinion but at least i don't have to look at the big scratch on my dashboard[/URL]

I like the look of Piano black across the dash and sure its only a wrap but the workmanship looks pretty good.

 

I like it, looks a good job too..
Justin.

 

Looks very nice.

I am tempted to change the colour of my dash insert as it is grey/silver painted at the moment, but it doesn't match any of the other silver bits in the car.

Gloss black does look good, and would be relatively easy to paint.

 

This is wrapped so only cost 50 quid thats including labour.

 

Yes it looks good.

But as mine is a Lusso it is smooth finish to start with so i reckon painting would be a good option.

Trouble is you would either have to leave it out of the ar whilst the paint dried, or put up with the small for a week or two after.

I also fancy replacing the Blue and Me stereo as I really don't get along with it, and I think the amp is slightly faulty. I think a facia panel done in a different colour would be good, then I could put the car back to standard easily enough at a later date.

 

Symon,
I've got a spare set like yours because I was planning to go body colour , until I saw one in Rosso Alfa.

 

Cheers mate will bear that in mind. But I would ideally like to go down the replacement stereo DAB route and then paint the facia adaptor in piano black I think.

Hopefully the price of the facia adaptors will come down from what they are now.

 

Interior and exterior vinyl wrap styling

Whilst looking for alternatives to a full dash wrap, I came across this ebay shop via Instagram

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/risicosfizio?_rdc=1

He does all sorts of pre-cut stuff for different Alfa models, well worth a look, and available in a range of vinyl!!

I like the dash stickers, see attached

So if you're looking for something a bit different, try Risicosfizio on eBay

 

This is the decal I've been looking for, I carbon wrapped mine, only my dashcam decided to fall off the wind screen and scuff the vinyl so this will do the trick thanks ?

 

Giulietta Dashboard

OK, whilst getting a graze and a couple of stone chips sorted, I paid a bit extra and got the dashboard panels painted Rosso Alfa to match the exterior. see picture below - very pleased with it!!

https://flic.kr/p/22nPJKT

 

Giulietta Dashboard

OK, whilst getting a graze and a couple of stone chips sorted, I paid a bit extra and got the dashboard panels painted Rosso Alfa to match the exterior. see picture below - very pleased with it!!

That looks amazing!

I know this is an old thread, but I've been thinking about something similar for the dash of my newly acquired 2015 QV. It's currently got a very boring swathe of black. I've gone from a 147 with tan leather seats to the Giuletta's all-back upholstery and dash and I do find the sea of black a bit less visually appealing. This would definitely give it a visual boost!

How expensive/complex was that to get done? Are most paint shops comfortable with painting internal items like a dash insert? Any traps to avoid or particular tips for how to make it look good (eg what finish did you specify)?

 

This is mine, obviously aftermarket?

 

Those painted dash inserts look really good. I'm picking up a white G and I'm debating doing mine white to match, do you think it would look a bit too much?

 

Get a spare set so you can change back if you change your mind.

I have an Upgrade metal grey set from my previous Giulietta if you're interested!

 

Naaa, I was looking for a white G but ended up with a 8C, will be getting a double din panel soon and getting that painted to match.

 

It's the original single din brushed metallic grey set. Much nicer than those aftermarket double-din ones! As fitted to the Veloce trim original model and less than £30 to you.

 

Perfect, I'm picking up a veloce (once they replace the fuel sensor), so it will be the correct replacement. I will give you a shout once I get the motor as I am more than interested.

Thanks