When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Would you recommend I get a dash cover mat from lethal interiors for my 02 T/A or is there a better alternative?
It seems that a lot of members here bought from that site but the user is now banned for some reason.
I’m only looking for the dash mat cover to protect the dashboard. Even if I get one I don’t want to put Velcro I’ll just put it as is and I’ve read that members here didn’t need to put Velcro to let it stay in place.
The account may have been banned due to being an ex-sponsor. We often remove access to sponsor accounts if the user no longer wishes to be a sponsor (though they are still welcome to post under a personal account).
Unless the car is continually parked in intense sunlight, I wouldn't worry about the dash. In fact, I would prefer to use a sun shield/visor that blocks the whole windshield when the car is parked (if not in shade). I don't think there is too much worry about exposure while the vehicle is in operation as, presumably, you'll either have the windows open or the A/C on (so either way, the interior won't be nearly as hot as being closed up and parked). I guess there is the matter of UV fade even without the heat, but that cover doesn't protect the whole dash so that's still an issue. Personally, I just don't like the appearance of the cover so I wouldn't want to look at that while driving (and the full window sun shield would be better protection when parked).
The account may have been banned due to being an ex-sponsor. We often remove access to sponsor accounts if the user no longer wishes to be a sponsor (though they are still welcome to post under a personal account).
Unless the car is continually parked in intense sunlight, I wouldn't worry about the dash. In fact, I would prefer to use a sun shield/visor that blocks the whole windshield when the car is parked (if not in shade). I don't think there is too much worry about exposure while the vehicle is in operation as, presumably, you'll either have the windows open or the A/C on (so either way, the interior won't be nearly as hot as being closed up and parked). I guess there is the matter of UV fade even without the heat, but that cover doesn't protect the whole dash so that's still an issue. Personally, I just don't like the appearance of the cover so I wouldn't want to look at that while driving (and the full window sun shield would be better protection when parked).
thank you very much for the above clarification 😊
I actually live overseas in UAE 🇦🇪 I park my T/A under the shade and I always put a car cover plus a sun shield from the inside but nothing fancy. I agree with you regarding the dash cover, I also wouldn’t prefer it, if I was going to buy one it would be just to protect the dash.
I would prefer to use a sun shield/visor that blocks the whole windshield when the car is parked (if not in shade).
^^This^^
I also have a "garage queen", and live in a very warm climate (SoCal). In the garage I keep Sara (2001 Z28) covered, and when she is outside on a hot sunny day, I keep her windows cracked, with a UV protected sun shade. She is 23 years young, and I do not have any problems with the dash cracking. I use a liberal amount of Armor all leather gel on her dash when I have her detailed (twice a year).
^^This^^
I also have a "garage queen", and live in a very warm climate (SoCal). In the garage I keep Sara (2001 Z28) covered, and when she is outside on a hot sunny day, I keep her windows cracked, with a UV protected sun shade. She is 23 years young, and I do not have any problems with the dash cracking. I use a liberal amount of Armor all leather gel on her dash when I have her detailed (twice a year).
03-17-2024, 01:30 AM
Dash cover mat from lethal interiors 
