Is this dashboard new?
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Is this dashboard new?
I recently bought a matte carbon OEM dashboard from a store that was supposedly new, but this is how it arrived:
It’s almost certainly used, but given the wear and tear, I’m wondering if it’s been repaired or if it’s just supposed to look like this on the back. I’m hoping someone on the forum who’s seen one or installed it in their Corvette can help me out.
Thanks a lot, everyone
It’s almost certainly used, but given the wear and tear, I’m wondering if it’s been repaired or if it’s just supposed to look like this on the back. I’m hoping someone on the forum who’s seen one or installed it in their Corvette can help me out.
Thanks a lot, everyone
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The backside will not be finished, I agree with 9sec
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Looks good to me, I just ordered one myself.
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Yeah, post the store. I would like to know who sells used stuff as new.
Before you put it on, make sure the vents, especially the center vent, are stiff enough so they don't close on themselves when the air is on high.
Before you put it on, make sure the vents, especially the center vent, are stiff enough so they don't close on themselves when the air is on high.
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The dashboard cost around $1,000. I ordered several interior parts that I needed to replace, but they sent me more used parts—even though they assured me they were new—that had obvious signs of wear and scuff marks, but that’s another story. The store is: https://www.gmpartsstore.com/
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Yeah, no need to finish the back side as no one will see it anyway.
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I've already entered the correct website.
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Jorge, you are going to worry yourself to death going back and forth. You have already had several people verify this is how they look. I myself have had two. The first one had a defect on the front side and had to be returned. The second one i installed. I can attest that both looked slightly different in grind marks and finishing in the back. That was 6 years ago. I have never once thought about how bad the rear of it looks since then. If the front side looks good (which yours seems to) just install it and move on. Everytime you drive it you'll admire how good it looks just as i do.
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Jorge, you are going to worry yourself to death going back and forth. You have already had several people verify this is how they look. I myself have had two. The first one had a defect on the front side and had to be returned. The second one i installed. I can attest that both looked slightly different in grind marks and finishing in the back. That was 6 years ago. I have never once thought about how bad the rear of it looks since then. If the front side looks good (which yours seems to) just install it and move on. Everytime you drive it you'll admire how good it looks just as i do.
