Windshield Glare from Dash

BLBJBranch · 06-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Hey guys,
I tried researching this, but I haven't seen anything on the topic.

I have the graphite interior on my LE, and the dash color throws up an awful glare on the windshield. It's bad enough that I see the contours from the gauge cover and the center tray area.

It really bothers my eyes to have to drive with the glare, so I'm trying to figure out something to do about it.

I can only come up with a dark color dash mat, but damn I think those things are the tackiest things ever made. But, if I have to I have to. BTW, tinting is out of the question.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

**Blackbeauty** · 06-05-2009, 11:45 AM

I seriously have never really looked "at" the inside of the windshield... I usually look through it... As sensitive as my eyes are after the Lasik, I'm surprised I've never noticed a bit of glare....

I'd say, just cover it in shag carpet and call it good!

**beason** · 06-05-2009, 12:02 PM

LMAO @ the shag..

I had lasiks as well, so i feel you on the sesitivity..

BLBJ do you smoke? you may need to clean the inside of the windshield.. my dash is textured, i havent noticed a glare. I have the grey interior as well. now i will notice it and it will drive me crazy as well... thanks..

only thing i can think of is the dash covers. i have seen some that arent as gawdy as others though.

**Kronos1965** · 06-05-2009, 12:04 PM

Another option that had a side effect is having heat barrier film installed on the inside of the windshield.

It's a bit darker than OEM but also cuts down glare as well as its original purpose to prevent heat from baking the inside of the truck beyond the outside temperture.

54warrior · 06-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Interesting, haven't seen this issue before on any of the forums

**Blackbeauty** · 06-05-2009, 12:20 PM

Well, he's only got 280 posts... Could just be a slow troll?

**Kronos1965** · 06-05-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 54warrior

Interesting, haven't seen this issue before on any of the forums

The only ones I've seen resulted in the radio lighting reflecting off the back window and then into the rear view mirror...

54warrior · 06-05-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronos1965

The only ones I've seen resulted in the radio lighting reflecting off the back window and then into the rear view mirror...

Same here, that is rather annoying... I just put the back window down most of the time. Helps to blow the stink out too!

HRTKD · 06-05-2009, 01:18 PM

Don't use Armor All on the dash. That will set up a glare for sure. I use a very mild cleaner or just a damp cloth on the dash and Stoner's Invisible Glass on the windshield.

BLBJBranch · 06-05-2009, 01:28 PM

Yeah, it's not so much the dash itself, but the curved lines around the center of the dash (top of radio housing), as well as the curves in the dash above the instrument panel (does this make sense?).

They just really stick out to me and I can see it in the windshield when the sun is just right. Well, actually, only when the sun is just right can I NOT see them. The rest of the time it just drives me nuts.

Seriously, no one has ever noticed this before besides me? Maybe it is just me. We trolls can be a weird sort.

If I do need a dash cover, what do they have out there that won't make my truck look like a 70s shag mobile? Preferably something not made of carpet, but that won't throw a glare.

**Kronos1965** · 06-05-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 54warrior

Same here, that is rather annoying... I just put the back window down most of the time. Helps to blow the stink out too!

ROFLMAO.

Is there going to be a thread somewhere on just what exactly is causing that?

Maybe for the Premium Section...

**Kronos1965** · 06-05-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BLBJBranch

Yeah, it's not so much the dash itself, but the curved lines around the center of the dash (top of radio housing), as well as the curves in the dash above the instrument panel (does this make sense?).

They just really stick out to me and I can see it in the windshield when the sun is just right. Well, actually, only when the sun is just right can I NOT see them. The rest of the time it just drives me nuts.

Seriously, no one has ever noticed this before besides me? Maybe it is just me. We trolls can be a weird sort.

If I do need a dash cover, what do they have out there that won't make my truck look like a 70s shag mobile? Preferably something not made of carpet, but that won't throw a glare.

If it's the housing for the radio, I'm imagining that a good rattle can job using textured paint will stop it.

Skyboi · 06-05-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HRTKD

Don't use Armor All on the dash. That will set up a glare for sure. I use a very mild cleaner or just a damp cloth on the dash and Stoner's Invisible Glass on the windshield.

I agree with this.... 303 or any non-greasey product will give it a nice matte finish without a lot of shine.

Polarized shades also help with the glare....

gary748 · 06-05-2009, 06:29 PM

Yup, use 303 as Syboi suggested and it should help. Be sure to use a micofiber cloth to wipe any excess protectant. Good luck...

**Irish125** · 06-05-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboi

I agree with this.... 303 or any non-greasey product will give it a nice matte finish without a lot of shine.

Polarized shades also help with the glare....

This is what seems to help me as I have very sensitive eyes. It's amazing what a good pair can really do.