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Old 02-21-19, 07:51 PM
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Looking for ideas for dash cover?
Carpet or Suede?
Found these for a good deal with 25% off deal right not at Advance Auto parts

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...-47/10394599-P
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I have no idea why you would want this. If however you do get one, make sure that you don’t cover the dashboard passenger airbag.
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It protects your dash from the sun that we get in the southern US..
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I just use a sun shield for the windshield every time I park and the sun is out. That combined with dark tint all around..
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Originally Posted by TriniLex
It protects your dash from the sun that we get in the southern US..
muse 303 aerospace spray protectant. It’s extremly effective and designed to protect the dash from damaging sun rays.

Available at at most auto parts or boat supply stores, or at Amazon

do a google search and read reviews. Forget about an ugly dash cover.
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Use 303 aerospace spray protectant. It’s extremly effective and designed to protect the dash from damaging sun rays.

Available at most auto parts or boat supply stores, or at Amazon

You can use it on leather, vinyl, rubber, and plastics. Even on your headlights and steering wheel.

Do a google search and read reviews. Forget about an ugly dash cover.







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That or you can also get a colorless tint that has uv protection properties for your windshield. will be more expensive though.
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Trinilex- I've had several dash covers over the years, and have learned one thing about the differences between the different ones available. Be sure to look carefully at the "sheen" or "shiny-ness" of the material used when in the sun. Some reflect way too much glare in your face. You want a "flat", or dull finish that absorbs light. JMHO.
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Thanks for the options guys
Also good call on the shiny-ness Brownd3max. It was the first thing I noticed
I purchased both Suede vs Velour
The Velour is the darker one in the picture and has too much of a sheen in the sun.
The suede has a nice texture but fits worse over the hump of the instrument cluster.
Both are from Dashmat and both were too short. Leaving space on the passenger side (seen in pics)
I called Dashmat and they said they would remeasure the length of their stencil.

Moving forward I may just get muse 303 aerospace and a window shade cover when parked as suggested
thanks again for everyone's help







Very disappointed as dashmats for my RX and LS looked great.
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Trinilex- I should have pointed you towards "Dash Designs". They are also what my local Toyota dlr. uses. Just bought a black brushed suede for my newly-acquired '14 Venza. Looks & fits good. No glare.
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