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Old 05-21-2011, 10:29 PM
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If they still make them I'm going to buy a new dash pad. But I also want to invest in a dash cover to extend the life of the pad. Are there any decent quality covers which look good, retain the top vent & DRL sensor, etc?
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I have a new dash pad coming, still looking for opinions on a quality dash carpet cover.
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i just "tinted" the windshield with llumar air 80 (UV Protection: 99% Visible Light Transmitted: 78% Heat Rejection: 43%). looks better than a dash pad imo.
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Any dash pad I have seen looks like ***.

Consider wrapping maybe?
Or reinforcing the back side... Maybe as well as doing what bob mentioned.
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Originally Posted by BobDoLe
i just "tinted" the windshield with llumar air 80 (UV Protection: 99% Visible Light Transmitted: 78% Heat Rejection: 43%). looks better than a dash pad imo.
I might look into that, i need to get my windows re-tinted anyways, I'm starting to get bubbles on the rear glass.
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Where did you buy the dash pad? I might have to wrap mine.. its cracked and I would rather not pay $200 for one
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Hmm, I don't think it's legal in Florida to have any sort of tint below that ASE mark. I bought the dash pad for $166 & free shipping from an internet dealer who is not a sponsor. I considered just keeping it as a spare and putting the dash carpet over my busted original pad.
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Originally Posted by JimMueller
Hmm, I don't think it's legal in Florida to have any sort of tint below that ASE mark. I bought the dash pad for $166 & free shipping from an internet dealer who is not a sponsor. I considered just keeping it as a spare and putting the dash carpet over my busted original pad.
Please PM me info.
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for $166 shipped, its prolly the same place 6LE gets his from



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