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Repairing the infamous cracked dash pad.
Repairing the infamous cracked dash pad. I'm starting this thread so that I can compile some information on repairing the infamous cracked dash pad so that people can search and find info on this in the future.
Mine started a hairline crack on the passenger side heading toward the defroster(will take pictures later). I figured I'd repair it early before it gets to the point where it is beyond repair.
My plan is to fix it with some sort of plastic bondo, then try and reinforce it to reduce the chance of this happening again, and then attempt to wrap it in a thin interior leather to finish it up with a good look.
I will be updating the thread once I begin the removal process and start the repair.
Mine started a hairline crack on the passenger side heading toward the defroster(will take pictures later). I figured I'd repair it early before it gets to the point where it is beyond repair.
My plan is to fix it with some sort of plastic bondo, then try and reinforce it to reduce the chance of this happening again, and then attempt to wrap it in a thin interior leather to finish it up with a good look.
I will be updating the thread once I begin the removal process and start the repair.
there are at least 2 REALLY good write ups on how to fix this, just in case you hadn't seen them. they might help you out with fixing yours. if im correct, they are in the appearance hall of fame mega thread
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i fixed my cracked dashpad pretty easily in a matter of minutes. i ripped the old one out, opened the box of my new dashpad courtesy of gmpartsdirect, then installed the new one. I think it took 15 min 
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
i fixed my cracked dashpad pretty easily in a matter of minutes. i ripped the old one out, opened the box of my new dashpad courtesy of gmpartsdirect, then installed the new one. I think it took 15 min
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
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i fixed my cracked dashpad pretty easily in a matter of minutes. i ripped the old one out, opened the box of my new dashpad courtesy of gmpartsdirect, then installed the new one. I think it took 15 min
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
I can't find it.
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i remember a while back some guy threw out the ls6 intake manifold on his 02 SS because he was replacing it with a FAST intake. The guy didnt know until after garbage day that he basically threw away $350
you can also check craiglists or your local forums to see if anyones parting out a car. but getting a dash pad in good condition is hard to come by. and your friend is a retard for not knowing how much things are worth
i remember a while back some guy threw out the ls6 intake manifold on his 02 SS because he was replacing it with a FAST intake. The guy didnt know until after garbage day that he basically threw away $350
i remember a while back some guy threw out the ls6 intake manifold on his 02 SS because he was replacing it with a FAST intake. The guy didnt know until after garbage day that he basically threw away $350
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i fixed my cracked dashpad pretty easily in a matter of minutes. i ripped the old one out, opened the box of my new dashpad courtesy of gmpartsdirect, then installed the new one. I think it took 15 min
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
but in all serious, my dash cracked completely into 3 sections. My plan was to epoxy them back together and wrap it, but i grew impatient and ended up shattering the thing into 20 more pieces.
