Who makes a decent dash cover?

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May 21, 2011 | 10:29 PM

JimMueller

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Who makes a decent dash cover?

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?

Jun 13, 2011 | 02:46 PM

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I have a new dash pad coming, still looking for opinions on a quality dash carpet cover.

Jun 13, 2011 | 07:39 PM

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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.

Jun 13, 2011 | 08:12 PM

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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.

Jun 13, 2011 | 08:43 PM

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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.

Jun 13, 2011 | 10:32 PM

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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

Jun 14, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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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.