original yes, mint no. Any dash pad that was made of vinyl starts aging as soon as it comes out of the mold. The solvents offgas which is what keeps the vinyl soft and flexible. UV light and air oxidizes the material. Even NOS dashes have the same problems with age. That is how vinyl 'plastic' is. It may not be faded or cracked yet, but with time they will all degrade. Must use hydrocarbon type restoration products to extend the life of vinyl.
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