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Old May 10, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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Default Dash Mats

Interested in getting some kind of dash mat
to protect the dash from sun. Haven't seen
any talk about 'em. On other cars I've seen
a lot of variation in quality / fit / looks.
Anyone got a dash mat brand they're particularly
happy, or unhappy with?
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Old May 10, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Get some good protectant and a sun screen, but no dash mat.
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Old May 10, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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Dash mat's look wicked tacky man. Might as well put one over your paint to keep that wonderful look going.

If your looking at a GOOD quality dash protectant that is around 40 SPF then go with 303 aerospace. It leaves a nice factory new shine, it is water based and not slimy at all. Zaino makes a good water based protectant and Klasse does as well.

Your mainly looking for a water based dash protectant with no silicone's since that is what makes the product slimey and will "brown" your dash over time.
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Old May 10, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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Get a sunshade for the window when the car is parked. Carpet dashboards are mucho tacky. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Old May 10, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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I've got a 190.00 car cover so I am protecting the paint as well as the dash. Got to wash the car before I put the cover on, I know that could be a pain for you daily driver guys.
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