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Old 04-14-11, 11:20 AM
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Ok, so I HATE the look of dash mats, however, I needed one for my GS because of the horrible glair I get from my dash reflecting into the windshield. SO.... here it is...

Oh, I had this same problem with my 06 GS430 also. That color and reflection creates such a horrible glair.

I don't much care for it, even though its made well. It DID completely solve my reflection issue though. So, the value outweighs the look to me.
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Old 04-14-11, 11:43 AM
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Sorry for being negative, but I think that looks horrible. I'd prefer to wear sunglasses. Or get in an accident even.


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Ok, so I HATE the look of dash mats, however, I needed one for my GS because of the horrible glair I get from my dash reflecting into the windshield. SO.... here it is...

Oh, I had this same problem with my 06 GS430 also. That color and reflection creates such a horrible glair.

I don't much care for it, even though its made well. It DID completely solve my reflection issue though. So, the value outweighs the look to me.
Old 04-14-11, 12:05 PM
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Sorry bro, but the truth is...it looks awful
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I've never had any glare problems. Do you use some type of dressing (like armor all) on your dash?
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Dash mats bring back memories. I think my parents had a carpet style one in an old truck of ours. It even had stitching on the passenger side... Sweet..

Personally, not a fan of them though. Maybe use less butter on the dash when you clean it. A dry microfiber cloth takes the dust off fine and should keep the glare down. If your state allows, tint your windshield.
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Yikes! ...
Old 04-14-11, 12:18 PM
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Not sure why I get such a bad glair. The dash is never armor alled or anything. The most I do to clean it is get a very lightly damp towel and wipe it down. It is actually very distracting when driving. I probably won't keep it but thought I would give it a try. It does the job, but sacrifices the look. I must repeat, I HATE the way it looks too. It's probably not as bad as you think in person, but it is pretty bad.
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ahhhhh noooooooo... looks horrible.. tint your front windshield.
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I got it! Lower your car so you are farther away from the sun, LOL ...
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It's been removed

If I die because the reflection blinds me from an oncoming Airbus A380, then I'm blame all you naysayers.
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It don't look bad.
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there's nothing wrong with function over form except that it seems to cover the passenger airbag?
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Get a pair of sunglasses.

This is a close second to hot pink wheels!
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I agree with him ^
Wow bad choice, sorry gotta say no no, glare or not thats terrible!
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Bad choice or good choice doesn't matter, if it makes it easier to see, I would leave it!
If your doing a car show then you have an option of taking it off. Boom problem solved. My .03
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