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03-27-2018, 11:27 AM
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Have you put Amoral or some treatment on your dash? Dash glare hasn't been a problem for me.
03-27-2018, 01:13 PM
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03-27-2018, 01:34 PM
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When I first got my C6, someone did use Armorall on the dash. The reflection was very annoying, especially from the heads up projector box. I was able to remove it with warm water and a small amount of dish detergent mixed in. It helped, but like you said, the black plastic still is very glossy. I just got used to it, besides you don't see it all the time, it's the way the light hits it.
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03-27-2018, 02:52 PM
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I had the same problem and found the only cure was a dashmat. I tried the flat black felt, but it fit poorly. I ended up with the synthetic black carpet. It still has some reflection due to it being synthetic, but not near as bad as the OEM black plastic dash.
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Could be because I can't see the Vette HUD or the wife's BMW HUD when I try to wear them.
03-27-2018, 07:28 PM
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Another AZ guy here. I have similar glare. It isn't horrible, but at the right time of day, its really annoying. I was hoping there were answers in here, but I guess dash cover is the only way.
There's not like a matte satin finish product is there? Something like Armoral but that finishes in a matte, non-gloss?
There's not like a matte satin finish product is there? Something like Armoral but that finishes in a matte, non-gloss?
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03-27-2018, 07:38 PM
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Another AZ guy here. I have similar glare. It isn't horrible, but at the right time of day, its really annoying. I was hoping there were answers in here, but I guess dash cover is the only way.
There's not like a matte satin finish product is there? Something like Armoral but that finishes in a matte, non-gloss?
There's not like a matte satin finish product is there? Something like Armoral but that finishes in a matte, non-gloss?
I live in Mesquite, NV, and had the same issues; I went with dash mats in all my vehicles not only to eliminate the glare, but to also prevent fading, warping & cracking from the extreme desert sun & heat. Might not be for everyone, but I've seen too many damaged dashes around here, was tired of the glare and the mats are easily removed when I put my cars in shows 
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When I went on my road trip, (San Diego to North Carolina) I though I would die because of the glare heading east in the morning. It was really bad. Its all about the sun angle because after a couple of hours....and maybe me getting use to it I never had a problem again. Just the first day was an issue. I started leaving a little later in the morning the following days. I did pick up some Aerospace 303 in New Mexico. Has UV protection and left a matte finish which also helped.
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03-27-2018, 08:05 PM
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I'm in S. Fla. My GS is a 4LT with the leather dash. I put a carpeted cover on mine more to protect the dash than for the glare but it certainly serves both purposes. I did not install the velcro. I just lay it there. I'm very happy with it.