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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 02:33 PM
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So I’ve searched this and keep coming up with all the threads regarding the DASH PAD and that’s not what I’m looking for.

I am looking for a fix for the cracked dash itself.

please see the picture. Any info on fixing this would be appreciated


Edit Also sorry for not posting this in the right section feel free to move it


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Old Apr 22, 2022 | 08:10 PM
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That's going to be a pretty tough repair. Best bet would be to remove the dash and either replace it with a used good dash, or try to recover it. Both will not be easy
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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 11:28 AM
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That looks like the binnacle / gauge surround / bezel is cracked and not the upper dash. I've never seen that on the 4th-Gen before. Either way, I just did a quick search on ebay and found some for $60 - $80 used. Make sure you get the correct color. 1998-2000 are different color than 2001-2002 (Grey for the earlier ones, black for the later ones).

If you want to repair it, its ABS plastic. You can repair it like people repair the door cracks. You'll probably still see the seam though unless you cover it.
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 12:19 PM
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That's the dash hull and can not be repaired. 2000-2002 f--bodies interiors are ebony.
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 12:25 PM
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Coverlay makes a full cover for the TA, not sure if they make one for the Camaro.
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Old Apr 30, 2022 | 01:54 AM
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there is a company that does repair dashes....all yrs and models.....forget the name of it.....NOT CHEAP....but it is your best bet for like new
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Old May 17, 2022 | 11:16 PM
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I am not really concerned with it looking PERFECT. Would the ABS plastic repair work in at least patching up the opening showing the foam inside?
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Oh this is a Camaro and not a Firebird. The Gauges look like they have the Firebird bezel (missed the "SS" logo) and I have a Firebird so I was confused. On the Firebird, the front half of that is ABS and not vinyl/rubber covered foam. However, on the Camaro, that does appear to be vinyl/rubber covered foam. The vinyl/rubber cover/skin has cracked. I'm not sure how to fix that. You might be able to clean the dust and re-glue it, but it will still be noticeable.

I remember seeing this video a while back where they try repairing a badly cracked Miata dash (skip ahead half way through the video to see actual repair attempts).


Found some more interesting methods...

https://rubnrestore.com/how-to/repair-cracked-dash/

https://rubnrestore.com/how-to/spray...eather-repair/



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