vinny R

So I am sure others have this issue. My black dashboard has a quite a bit shine to it. Probably from product being applied over the years. Anyway when driving into the sun or the sun is directly over the dash I get this horrible glare on the inside windshield. I catch my self looking through the small square opening of the HUD as there isn't glare there. In the past when this is an issue I just get a dash mat in black fabric and the light does not reflect onto the windshield. In this case I don't like the Dashmats for these cars. I don't like the part that hangs down over the logo on the passenger side, I like the factory wording impressed in the dash. I can't find one without that bib looking extension.

I'd like to hear what others have done, whether maybe a matte finish vinyl product that will wipe the shine off and still protect it or maybe a custom mat or something. I was thinking of buying a cheap DM and cutting the bib off and see if my wife can sew sow new piping on the cut edge.



This looks old man to me

cadbob

That’s exactly what I did. But took mine to a Taylor in town. I will post pcs this weekend for you. Works perfect and looks decent.

i tried all the sprays and other products and suggestions, I even bought a small black towel to toss up when needed. I bought the cover craft dashmat trimmed and hemmed haven’t looked back

WasVette

Armor all No Shine takes it down to a reasonable glare level - won't control it as much as a dash mat, but looks a lot cleaner

hawkgfr

Use this to clean all that shine off and still be protected.......Even wally world sells it....works very nice...

208vette

real high quality polarized sunglasses will cut the glare dramatically.

cadbob

Tried the ArmorAll also this stuff from Germany think it is called Sonax and slew of other stuff, nothing worked for glare. But Trimming up and Cutting Dashmat to my liking and than having the DashMat re-Hemmed , like the song goes: "I can see Clearly Now" LOL
Easy to just take off dash if i decide also, but stays put in wind with Convt. top and windows down at highway speed.

vinny R

Thanks and yes please post up some pics when you can. For now I will go get one of these other products to at least get that shine down.

hawkgfr

An added benefit to getting that shine off is the dash actually looks a lot better and less cheap looking with the natural satin finish....
Good luck!

cadbob

Vinny, Took pictures when I got home from work. I choose the suede material.

cadbob

Where did my HUD go? lol
Don't think HUD will be visible with polarized.

BadAV

It's not with good ones.

cadbob

But they would have to be Prescription also.
I wear Auto Dimmer on my head now at 600.00 and they did not help, I will ask about polarized when I go for new glasses this summer. Hey I'm willing to try!

208vette

Good quality polarized sunglasses will not affect the visibilty of the HUD.
I have prescription Oakley sunglasses with the Prizm polarized lenses. Not cheap, but they are amazing.

vinny R

I like! I like the way you cut off all the parts that hangs down. Nice job and I think I will do the same. Thanks for the pics

ROCRAY

I really like Chemical Guys detailing products. I also recommend their tire shine. No affiliation.

cadbob

Your welcome good luck, and post a picture when your done.

vinny R

I ended up getting this product. I like it and it did knock down the shine. I used it on center radio screen, HVAC controls, ashtray lid and seat heat switches and it cleaned all the surfaces well.