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As many on this list have observed, the polarizing film on the dashboard display made the screen unreadable. I spent the last 3 days repairing the dashboard display on my 2007 vantage.
It’s a challenging project but I believe, with some patience, can be done by an experienced DYI.
The entire project (58 photographs) is on my website. If interested please PM me for the website address.
This is very timely (I hope!). I was just on the forum, searching for possible answers to my dim dashboard display, on my 2005 DB9. You mention the polarizing filter issue on your Aston. I'm not sure if I am suffering the same problem. When I adjust the display brightness with the small pop-out **** next to the light switch, the display changes but never gets bright enough to see clearly (in daylight conditions.)
At night the display is quite clearly visible but if the sun is shining directly on the display I cannot see a thing.
I am always up for a challenge, but I'm not positive that I am "an experienced DIY'er" ... (I just replaced the seals in my transmission... if that is any indicator!). If this "faded display" sounds like a similar issue to yours, I would love to hear back from you.
This is very timely (I hope!). I was just on the forum, searching for possible answers to my dim dashboard display, on my 2005 DB9. You mention the polarizing filter issue on your Aston. I'm not sure if I am suffering the same problem. When I adjust the display brightness with the small pop-out **** next to the light switch, the display changes but never gets bright enough to see clearly (in daylight conditions.)
At night the display is quite clearly visible but if the sun is shining directly on the display I cannot see a thing.
I am always up for a challenge, but I'm not positive that I am "an experienced DIY'er" ... (I just replaced the seals in my transmission... if that is any indicator!). If this "faded display" sounds like a similar issue to yours, I would love to hear back from you.
Your does not seem like the same thing. Having said that AFAIK the 2005 DB9 uses the same dashboard and the same polarizing film. Your film could be in the early stages of becoming opaque.
Good write-up! I did the same job a couple of months ago but didn't do it quite as well as you. I sanded and polished it for about four hours and probably could have used another couple of hours on the job.
I'm interested that you aren't going to add a new top film; I haven't added one yet but I was thinking of looking for something like a thin sunglass film if such a thing exists.
Good write-up! I did the same job a couple of months ago but didn't do it quite as well as you. I sanded and polished it for about four hours and probably could have used another couple of hours on the job.
I'm interested that you aren't going to add a new top film; I haven't added one yet but I was thinking of looking for something like a thin sunglass film if such a thing exists.
I want to see if the polarizing film is really necessary. I can put up with the occasional glaring, and as long as it’s manageable I will keep the film off.
The process works. You must be patient. No rushing... it is a time consuming process. Prep and clearing a good work space that can be left fo a few days is wise. Taking some pics of your disassembly for reference is helpful. Again take your time and use the proper tools. If you want to "practice" lol. you might want to do your clock face first!
06-20-2022, 01:28 PM
