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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 04:29 PM
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Having not seen one like this before, what causes this decay of the surround? Just age or something else?


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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 06:36 PM
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Do you mean the wood area or the white speckles everywhere black?
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Do you mean the wood area or the white speckles everywhere black?
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Looks like the finish just failed, since it's all over I'll guess years of UV (and possible water) exposure rather than wear. Not a huge issue, that "wood" insert is just stuck onto the plate and replacements are available at most any vette vendor for very reasonable cost. Maybe not quite as good as the original (I had to file and fit mine so it say correctly)
They god on with a double sided tape
Good change to clean up the rest of the plate as well


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(that's a crappy picture but you can see the replacement "wood" piece isn't a real wood veneer
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Looks like the finish just failed, since it's all over I'll guess years of UV (and possible water) exposure rather than wear.

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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 06:43 AM
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The console wood applique came with the optional deluxe interior package. It was keyed to match the door panels. You could also get these from the aftermarket providers.

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