Alloy Dashboard Rings

[Andy P]

While searching the XJ8 section on eBay the other week I came across these Alloy Dashboard Rings.

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£11.00 +pp,look quite smart I thought but carried on looking at other stuff,came across some more for £30.00 from someone in Poland and then some at £60.00 from U.K. so went back and bought the ones for £11.00.
Anyway I was expecting loose rings to come in the post but they were still attached to the veneer .
Removed rings carefully and cleaned them up(ie removed old glue)and then set about glueing them on mine.
They are not flat and I found by turning them in the hole you can see when they have lined up and fit flush
Used the two part epoxy type glue and then once dry and stuck(next day)used thinners very carfully to remove glue that had found it's way onto the veneer and rings.
I think it makes all the difference to that part of the dash.

Before

After

Does anyone know if they were fitted as an option and if so which model,I was thinking might be XK8 or perhaps they are just aftermarket "bling".
But I like them anyway .
Now I'm left with the veneer,it's a bit damaged on the corners and where the rings were,can't see anyone wanting it,dare say I'll find a use for it(cup holder for the shed )
Enjoy your cars and the good weather.
Andy