Dashboard Glare

[NC2Stay]

Next question as a new owner.

I get a lot of dashboard glare and reflection in the windshield when the sun is in the wrong position. I see that some of the catalogs sell cloth dashboard covers, but these seem intended for preservation, not glare.

Since I am sure this is a common problem, what do you do?

Thanks, Bob

 

[reefdiver]

It bothered me at first, but I've gotten used to it.

 

[warren s]

That was a major pain int the u know whats when i had my 95. I started using low gloss Armor All on the dash and it solved the problem for me.

 

[SKIP780]

put a dash cover on mine and that fixed it-a cheap fix.

 

[nyernga]

put a dash cover on mine and that fixed it-a cheap fix.

DITTO for me......ZERO glare now

 

[NC2Stay]

Well, I already tried the low gloss - helped but not enough. I guess the cover is the next step!

Thanks, Bob

 

[BTDOG]

............................................sunglasses................................

 

[RISKMGR]

get polorized glasses

I removed all glare simply by trying different sunglasses. The polorized ones took all the glare away . Now I see whats outside, not that annoying glare of my dash top !

 

[jmccloud]

Glare

Ditto on the polarized sunglasses.
We also use them when fishing so we can see below the surface of the water (the fish).
Much better than Armor-All (it molds) or a cover.

 

[NevadaJim]

Dash covers serve two purposes, they eliminate the glare and protect the dash from fading. You can buy some fairly good quality ones realitively cheap. The ones I buy (I use them in all my vehicles), cost around $50-$60, including personallized embroidery.

 

[Ken]

Dangit! If y'all didn't smear it all over with all that ArmorAll...

 

[NC2Stay]

And I just bought a new case of that ArmorAll...

Since I wear glasses, polarizers are not an option - they don't come that way. Back in my dim past, I used to use clip-ons and perhaps I can find some, but they are so darned ugly and nerdy - hey - its bad enough I wear glasses!

I have found dash covers at Ecklers or MidAmerica. Anyone have a specific recommendation? 87Callaway?

I drove for about four hours today, starting at about 8AM and heading south - the glare was pretty bad - I need to do something. By the way, it was low 80's and sunny here in NC and a terrific drive otherwise.

Thanks, Bob

 

[MyOtherCar]

You can always just turn in a different direction and take the scenic route for a few hours. Gotta love driving the Vette!!! but polarized glasses work the best. $100 but well worth the cost and good for all outdoor activities.

 

[NC2Stay]

Bought a Dash Cover, But...

... I am going to return it. First of all they sent me the wrong color. I didn't want full black (although the dash is black) so I ordered Charcoal. What came was a light gray.

But my wife and I were quite unhappy with it. It looks like a limp rug sitting there. I think I expected something firmer - this was such soft carpet that a LOT of the included velcro would be required to make it lie flat and good. I didn't want to put sticky-tape velcro on the dash anyhow, but figgered I could handle a few strips. This would require lots and lots of pieces.

So, back it goes.

Bob

 

[First C4]

I bought a dash pad and decided not to use the sticky tape after leaving the pad in the sun for some time to heat it up. All the shipping creases left after it was heated. So instead of using the sticky tape I just installed the pad. The first time I beat the gas from the light the pad wound up in our laps...the pad has been returned.

 

[JEFNLSA]

Well, I already tried the low gloss - helped but not enough. I guess the cover is the next step!

Thanks, Bob

I bought a dash cover for mine....had it on about a week....hated it! Didn't really fit well amongst other things. The dashes in the C4's are just too big and "funky" shaped for a cover IMO. When I took it off I was like...Ahhhh much better!

The one thing I did do is; when I had my windows tinted, I had them run a 4" or 5" (not sure) strip of the limo tint across the top of the windshield. Boy did that help when driving into the sun. No need for the visors and w/ the other windows tinted it really looks pretty good. May help w/ the dash glare...not sure.

Actually, my sig pic is before I had the limo tint done to the rear and across the top of the front. Because this is AZ, they are pretty lenient on tinting and, since my car is black, I'm doing my best to keep it cool inside.

 

[NC2Stay]

That's a good idea. In fact, I remember having a similar "stripe" on my windshield that said "Porsche". Of course, I was driving a Porsche at that time!

I have started the process of returning the thing, but it might be a hassle. Turns out, my wife ordred it from Mid-America as a Christmas gift. They don't stock that color, so they just sent the order to the manufacturer, who shipped it. So, I didn't get any Mid-America paperwork or return form. First email to them has gone unanswered thus far...

Bob

 

[fast.asleep]

I remember the glare from my uncle's Galaxy 500 when I was a kid. He had the bright idea of chroming the speaker grills... They lasted for about an hour
(we fixed them with a can of black spray paint.)

Sunglasses solved my glare problem. If I was in your position I'd try the stripe

Good luck