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Nov 29, 2006 | 09:46 PM

geo65

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Racer

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From: Hunterdon County NJ

65 dash pads

I've been told to leave the originals in at nearly all costs but the dying does not appeal to me. I prefer changing them....any comments?

Who makes the best? I hear a lot about poor fit and appearance.

I find very few items as nice as the originals. (Evidence having just opened the box for my new door panels tonight)

thanks

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:12 PM

vintagecorvette

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If they are not cracked, why do you not want to dye them?

oWEN

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:28 PM

geo65

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Racer

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...From my experience the dye color does not hold up over time and it looks painted. while it's called Dye I feel it is really thin paint and you lose some grain. Also, the pads are some what hard and I wonder how many more years are left in them?

I wonder...Do the top end restored cars have dyed dash pads.?

Nov 29, 2006 | 10:30 PM

vintagecorvette

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I know from experience with other Muscle cars as well as with my Corvettes that if cleaned and applied correctly it is almost impossible to tell if they have been dyed or not.

oWEN

Nov 30, 2006 | 10:59 AM

macdarren

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Originally Posted by vintagecorvette

I know from experience with other Muscle cars as well as with my Corvettes that if cleaned and applied correctly it is almost impossible to tell if they have been dyed or not.

oWEN

FWIW

My originals were darn good after 40+ years in a vert....but they were getting milky colored and there was the start of a crack on the passenger side. I'm pulling them and storing them. I ordered Al K. replacements and while I don't have them installed yet they look top notch. Right now mine is a driver and maybe someday it will get restored I just decided that I wanted a fresh interior to match the new paint and well I guess maybe keeping the orginals stored will help a future restorer or maybe I can sell them.

Nov 30, 2006 | 12:16 PM

panchop

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what color are they, got pictures, how much do you want for them.

Nov 30, 2006 | 07:12 PM

DansYellow66

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I think the Al Knock ones are the best but if your original ones are sound, they will dye fine also. Many interior soft and hard plastic parts in cars today are dyed by the vendor.

Dan