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Old Nov 12, 2024 | 02:23 PM
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Is there any product that can be applied to the dash to reduce glare? I tried washing the dash with soap and water, but it did not make any difference
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Old Nov 12, 2024 | 02:53 PM
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Maybe a dash mat…

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If the dash has a sheen that increases reflectivity, try a flat-finish protective additive. I once had a bottle of it, but can't find it.
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Old Nov 12, 2024 | 05:09 PM
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Man my black dash glares like a **** as well!
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Man my black dash glares like a **** as well!
Try 303 Protectant. It works for me.

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I also tried a non glare protectant, but that did not work
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Old Nov 12, 2024 | 05:52 PM
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Better having the glare than delaminating Napa leather.
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The prior owner tinted the windshield and that helped with glare but I couldn’t see at night so that was a no go. I thought the headlights had issues, it was so bad driving at night especially in the rain.
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I tried all kinds of different treatments nothing really worked. I ended up buying a dash mat and had it trimmed up at the glove compartment area as I did not like it covering that area.


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That is the best idea, covering where the glare is. I don’t know how much a dash mat costs, then you have to cut it up. Maybe go to an upholstery shop tell them the issue and maybe they can make a mat with some anti skid material on the back so it won’t slide off. We used to do that for years in our marine canvas shop for large boats and yachts. Amazing how some engineer would design a fiberglass dash console that was all glossy to start with and then when the sun hit it you couldn’t see the front of the boat. And some were million dollar boats! Unless you are pickey about fabrics it shouldn’t cost much.
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I think I paid 80.00 for it I bought the suede one. I took it to a Taylor Shop showed her where to cut and hem it back.
I think what causes our glare is the slope of windshield. I used to use a black colored toilet rug that I cut to fit the driver area. I used that as it had like a rubber backing.
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I keep a pair of these polarized glasses in the Corvette. It eliminates the glare for me.
I also use 303 Protectant, but it does nothing to cut the glare.

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So glad I have the leather dash that looks better and doesn't glare.
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Just got a 2008 after enjoying a 2001 C5 for 20 years. If it makes you feel better, C6 is much, much better than C5 when it comes to dash glare.
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Flock it baby!!
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Polarized sunglasses eliminates it for me.
FWIW, my dash cam also has a polarized lens.
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