Bay dash top pad, are 'new' ones the same?

[neilswheels]

Does anyone know if the new. I assume Brazilian. Dash top/edge pad is the same as an early bay? just finished my dash, and the original cracked piece isn't looking so good now.
http://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-baywindow/interior_parts/dash_parts/genuine_vw_dash_top_padding_black_vinyl_lhd_68-79_1034/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Lordain Volley]

Hi,
I've bought one of these from C & C. They look nearly identical to the original German ones, the actual pattern is not the same but you would need to get very close to see the difference, it's miniscule. The construction is considerably lighter than an original German one, and this suggests a thinner metal frame inside? I later sold the C & C one as I just felt it was inferior to my original cracked one.

I'm not saying it was inferior to the original, it just felt lighter and possibly not as durable? I might be wrong :roll:

LV

 

[neilswheels]

I'm pretty sure most of the Brazilian stuff is a lot lighter/thinner than OEM stuff, but i wanted to make sure it looked the same. I don't think there's much chance of finding a good original piece, so going on what you've said' I think the C & C option is the one for me. Thanks for your reply.