sbulla

Looking at a blue 'vette vert with the shale interior. I think it's a darn good lookin' car! I want a light colored interior as I'm a wuss when it comes to hot days and that top WILL be down a lot!

Those that have this interior, is there much glare from the dash on sunny days on the windshield from the inside?

I guess sittin' in one with greasy jeans is a no no...

Sonny

chaase

I see it on occasion. Don't use a glossy cleaner on it though because it makes it a lot worse.

VETJAZZ

It's never really bothered me at all. Lots of sunny days in AZ!

65GGvert

I've never noticed any problems with reflections or anything else. They will clean just like any other leather. I particularly bought my second AE convertible due to the shale interior. I only looked for AE or CE cars because of that and I've been very happy with both cars.

srs244

i have an 04 commemorative convertible and agree with the above comment. if you decide to polish the dash with any type of "armorall" type product, you will fight a glare problem. i live in south florida and really don't experience a problem with glare off the dashboard. reading the HUD in bright sun even turned all the way up is a different story, however as it disappears pretty quickly in the bright sun. i love the color combination and when i was shopping for my C5, it was the only one i was considering. check the for sale section here there is a one owner florida car in that color combination (actually not lemans blue but very close to it). 2000 convert 6 speed, 26k miles brand new tires, etc. for a decent price. i know the owner, he is a lifetime corvette owner, **** about his cars and this car is perfect. he bought a C6. that is his only reason for selling it.

31coupe

I haven't noticed any and 95% of the time the top is down.

dquagliaroli

and your worried about glare???

killain

When I bought my 2003 50th. Anniversary coupe I noticed that the interior isn't really shale, but more of a mix of gray upper and light blueish lower sections to the interior. But to your question , I've never had a 'Glare' from the dashboard. Maybe from the nice polished finish, but not from the grayish dashboard. Hope it helps !

Dixiecrat

sbulla

I'm looking for an auto trans. Bad knees and clutch don't mix.

Thanks,
Sonny

04 commemorative

Love having one of the only two C5 vettes that do not have a black dash ! Had an 02 and traded it to buy this one. And no, no problems with glare.

ljorges

Yep. It's a mixture of shale and neutral. I love that my interior is different than most and I've never really had any problems with glare off my dashboard, and I'm in a vert.



The dash is the darker neutral color.

Les

Kale

Not at all that I've noticed. There are about 4 different shades of GM neutral and 3 shades of Shale in the car though.

03 A/E Coupe

Notice less glare than black dashed daily driver.

Don't let the Shale discourage your decision.

sbulla

Actually, it makes the car more attractive to me. Just wish I could find that interior in a white or silver Vette!

Sonny

Major Dump

Two Words: Polarized Sunglasses

I have a shale interior, since I only ever drive with my sunglasses on during the day I've never seen any glare.

Kale

They make the hud invisible though.

BobbyC5

I love the shale. A little harder to keep clean, but worth it in my opinion.
Never had a problem with glare.

steve8

Love my CE with Shale. No problems here.

CCA Corvette Parts

FYI

The dash is Neutral
The seats and carpet are Shale

Peace
Chip