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Old 01-07-2006 | 01:52 PM
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Hey guys i was wondering if there is anyway to fix this crack thats in my dash..its maybe 4 in long. but no longer then that..if anyone can help i would appreciate it alot..thanks

Old 01-07-2006 | 03:13 PM
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Its fairly common to find that dash panel on ebay pretty cheap . Like under a 100 bux . IMO its not worth fixing . You could use a ABS plastic adhesive ( Oatey is good brand ) and it would bond it back together , and be be quite strong . But the crack line would still be there . Youd have to fill the crack with plastic filler , then paint with color matched vinyl dye .

Id just buy another one . You can use one from a 97-99 for the correct color , the firebird panel will work too as it is the same as the camaro . The 93-96 firebird panel looks like will work , but it will not . There is one line where it contours the dash that is totally different .

Hope that helps .
Old 01-07-2006 | 03:34 PM
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I just had to buy another one as well. Put a crack in it and decided i would take it out and try to fix it.

Well, short story is I tried to remove it to fix it, and it ended up shattering into like 10 parts. I was bummed and had to buy another.

Good luck with yours.
Old 01-07-2006 | 10:39 PM
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tempory fix is to try and glue back together. i used black silicone on it. or get a dash pad, those dont look too bad and will prevent more cracks, the sun causes them
Old 01-07-2006 | 11:01 PM
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I have a crack too but mine is tiny, maybe 1/4" at most.




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