here4beer

Have had my '07 GS350 since OCT 2012. Pretty much adjusted to it.

However, on bright sunny days in the winter (Atlanta), at certain sun angles the textured black dashboard reflection on the windshield is very distracting and borderline hazardous.

Anybody dealt with this with methods other than squinting?
Is there anything besides a matte finished fabric dash cover?

Appreciate the advice.

KJSmitty

Can't say I have ever noticed an issue with reflections from the dash on our 07GS350.? Has someone been rubbing it down with product resulting in a shiny reflective surface? I only use products that "do not" leave a shiny surface / residue etc.

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

I never had an issue either. Perhaps Armor All on the dash causing it?

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i was going to say the same thing. 9 times out of 10 thats the problem. i never had a problem with my dash either.

rominl

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i was going to say this too. i never allow anything armor all in my car

texbanc

I have noticed the same problem after going from an 01 gs 430 to an 09 gs 460. I have never put anything on the dash other than a damp cloth. ???

StayStanky

word. I've noticed the same prob in my 460....

Certain times of the day I can barley see out the wind shield. No products have ever been applied to dash as far as I know.

solution?

here4beer

RE: Armour All or similar product. Perhaps the previous owner used the product but i doubt it. You won't find the stuff in my garage or house. Also, there is no "Armour All breath stain" near the bottom of the windshield. The dash has a bit of gloss finish but there is no residue on the surface.

It is a bit of a relief to hear that others are bothered by it. IMO the sloped windshield is a big contributing factor. My E39 had a steep windshield angle that by design wouldn't encounter this problem.

Is there a 3rd party vendor that sells a custom dash cloth?

anewname

Put on some polarized sunglasses and you won't be able to see the reflections any more.

worker

Any solution for this? it's annoying.

i did try polarized glasses, it improve a bit. but I prefer to not wear anything.

C-SupraTT

I've been driving my car out of town 2 weekends in a row and I have the same problem. I never use anything on my dash except for the rag & water. It's definitely due to the angle of the windshield, dash and dash finish. It's excessively glossy even without armor all.

I went ahead and ordered a Coverking Suede Dash Cover and I should be receiving it soon.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

do you have window tint? A sun visor strip would help

worker

^ tinting the front windshield is illegal and I definitely wouldn't do that cause I do drive at night.

No tint anywhere else but that wouldn't make any different to this reflection on the front windshield.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Maybe in your state it is illegal, but not in mine FL.

C-SupraTT

I don't even know if it's legal in ANY state to tint the windshields and it sounds dangerous. Also there's 2 state stickers that we have to attach to the windshield here, so good luck using a razor blade to scrape them off every year