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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Ok well a few months ago i installed a HUD in my 2001Z and well the install was pretty easy but i screwed up on the cutting of the dash part. I over cut it a little. So now it looks ugly and i have been tryign to figure out "creative" ways how to get rid of this problem.

I will try and post some pics of the screw up but so far this is what i did.

I ordered me a sheet of carbon fiber VINYL and i wanted to paste it on top of the HUD brakcet and see if i can cover the extra cut but the VINYl is too reflective.

can any one else think of anythign else ? I want to get somethign made of black leather with red thread to go over there but i can't seem to find it.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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You might want to try a dash mat, until you figure out a way to fix it.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Don't have a solution to your over cutting on the dash, other than maybe find a used one cheap and try again. Not sure if you could find a vendor that specializes in repairing dashes and see if they can fill in the area.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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Talk to Ken at Vette Essentials. He can be very creative with leather. Maybe he can come up with an idea for you. HTH
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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how about tinted lexan? Ive seen some cool things made with that
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