Make the Shiney Dash Stop !!!
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Especially driving into the sun, you get a nice reflection of the dash top on the windshield. Is there anything to put on the top of the dash to make it not so shiney?
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Rob
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You could wear sunglasses....
Seriously, though it sounds like the inside of your windshield just needs to be cleaned. It's probably dirtier than you think. When it gets a nice layer of crud on it, it starts reflecting more.
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Seriously, though it sounds like the inside of your windshield just needs to be cleaned. It's probably dirtier than you think. When it gets a nice layer of crud on it, it starts reflecting more.
-Mike
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I wear Polarized sunglasses (not reagular cheap sunglases). They really cut the glare everywhere! Glare off the road, water, dash, windshield... are all minimized. I wear glasses normally so when I bought perscription sunglasses, I poped the extra dough for Polarized lenses. They are great.
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Originally Posted by robtest
Especially driving into the sun, you get a nice reflection of the dash top on the windshield. Is there anything to put on the top of the dash to make it not so shiney?
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
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Clean the shiny armor all or whatever you have off the dash and use Pledge or another good furniture polish. I wouldn't use the lemon scent if I was you - unless you like the smell. Any shiny dressing will cause damage in the long run. This comes straight from the guys at Just Dashes whom restore all the old muscle car dashes. The Pledge gives it that new car look as well - not the 15 coats of shine that most people have. The anti-static stuff is good at repelling dust as well. Sounds corny, but try it and you'll be surprised how nice it looks. Works great on all the interior plastic as well.
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Use 1Z Vinyl/Rubber care. Then use the Cockpit premium. It will be MATTE. NO shine at all, but will still be protected.
1Z Vinyl/Rubber care
Cokpit Premium
Einszett Cockpit Premium lightly cleans and protects in a single operation, leaving a perfect matte finish. Cockpit Premium is a superior anti-static formula with a fresh scent that makes your car smell factory fresh.
Cockpit Premium is so gentle it can be used as a weekly interior quick detailer. It is also suitable for cleaning other smooth surfaces made of glass, plastic or painted metal. Use it on your leather and vinyl surfaces in the house to keep them clean and protected, as well.
You'll love how easy it is to use Cockpit Premium. Simply spray, wipe and admire. Use Cockpit Premium between applications of vinyl and leather dressing to keep your dash, console and seats free of dust and finger prints. Works great on interior wood and painted trim, too!
Cockpit Premium is our #1 selling interior product!
1Z Vinyl/Rubber care
Cokpit Premium
Einszett Cockpit Premium lightly cleans and protects in a single operation, leaving a perfect matte finish. Cockpit Premium is a superior anti-static formula with a fresh scent that makes your car smell factory fresh.
Cockpit Premium is so gentle it can be used as a weekly interior quick detailer. It is also suitable for cleaning other smooth surfaces made of glass, plastic or painted metal. Use it on your leather and vinyl surfaces in the house to keep them clean and protected, as well.
You'll love how easy it is to use Cockpit Premium. Simply spray, wipe and admire. Use Cockpit Premium between applications of vinyl and leather dressing to keep your dash, console and seats free of dust and finger prints. Works great on interior wood and painted trim, too!
Cockpit Premium is our #1 selling interior product!
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I got a dash mat, unfortunately it was made of a reflective material. So I just painted it flat black. Also since the sun will never hit your dash you don't have to worry about it cracking or anything.
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Originally Posted by jtsc23
Clean the shiny armor all or whatever you have off the dash and use Pledge or another good furniture polish. I wouldn't use the lemon scent if I was you - unless you like the smell. Any shiny dressing will cause damage in the long run. This comes straight from the guys at Just Dashes whom restore all the old muscle car dashes. The Pledge gives it that new car look as well - not the 15 coats of shine that most people have. The anti-static stuff is good at repelling dust as well. Sounds corny, but try it and you'll be surprised how nice it looks. Works great on all the interior plastic as well.
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Pledge is certainly not the answer.
It needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all the oils, greases, etc. The windshield will also have these, so it too needs to be cleaned.
It needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all the oils, greases, etc. The windshield will also have these, so it too needs to be cleaned.