Sun protection mat

Jul 24, 2024 | 12:36 PM

laobieke

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In Texas, it is easy for the leather dashboard to come off due to the sun, but now this sun protection mat can solve the problem. In the Middle East and Southeast Asia, almost every car has one.

Jul 24, 2024 | 02:10 PM

Lou B

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Originally Posted by laobieke

In Texas, it is easy for the leather dashboard to come off due to the sun, but now this sun protection mat can solve the problem. In the Middle East and Southeast Asia, almost every car has one.

Folding foil-wrapped windshield mats are in common use in the USA - available at any auto parts store - I favor O'Reilly - why, because I've had a super investment in their shares!!!

Jul 24, 2024 | 02:16 PM

laobieke

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Folding foil-wrapped windshield mats is useless for the dashborad leather.

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Jul 24, 2024 | 02:30 PM

tx170754

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Not so sure about that, besides the fact that the dashboard cover only covers....the dashboard, while the windshield mats cover the whole windshield...
I'm using a Mercedes windshield cover and I'm pretty happy about it....

Jul 24, 2024 | 04:32 PM

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Windshield tinting helps, 70-80 and no one can tell. I’d still use a silver fold up windshield thing too.

Jul 24, 2024 | 04:43 PM

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For those that live in regions that windshield tint is illegal, could get something like Covercraft windshield mat.

Jul 24, 2024 | 04:57 PM

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70 or 80 is basically clear and you can’t tell it’s tinted. I’ve had it on windshields for years and no problem. And it really helps when driving - glare and heat, mostly heat.

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Jul 24, 2024 | 06:06 PM

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That looks awful, IMO.

Use a sunshade when parked outside and it will protect the dash.

Jul 24, 2024 | 06:07 PM

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I understand but here in Canada it is completely illegal no matter how much tint, as long as it is tinted it is not allowed here.

Illegal everywhere but people do it all the time. The tint they use is so light nobody will ever notice.

Jul 24, 2024 | 06:37 PM

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Illegal everywhere but people do it all the time. The tint they use is so light nobody will ever notice.

Didn't know it was illegal everywhere but let me check with my friends if they proceeded to do the windshield tint despite being illegal in Ontario.

Jul 24, 2024 | 06:47 PM

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Whatever tint is not going to protect like a sunshade.

Jul 24, 2024 | 07:14 PM

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Totally, if you're parking it outside for long periods you should use a sunshade.

Jul 24, 2024 | 07:47 PM

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I understand but here in Canada it is completely illegal no matter how much tint, as long as it is tinted it is not allowed here.

Same here, not allowed below the top 5” or so, if that. I also think it’s wise to reduce exposure to UV for those in the car.

Use whatever you think is best to protect the car and occupants.

Jul 24, 2024 | 08:19 PM

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Same here, not allowed below the top 5” or so, if that. I also think it’s wise to reduce exposure to UV for those in the car.

Use whatever you think is best to protect the car and occupants.

Yes for sure, get whichever that fits the application the best with the least drawbacks : )

Jul 25, 2024 | 10:14 AM

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Covercraft makes a great custom fit sunshade. I use it in addition to the clear Expel tint. Also its wise to keep the leather conditioned.

Jul 25, 2024 | 10:20 AM

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Covercraft makes a great custom fit sunshade. I use it in addition to the clear Expel tint. Also its wise to keep the leather conditioned.

Agree, I had one and liked it, it rejects heats better than other ones from experience.

Jul 25, 2024 | 10:42 AM

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Covercraft makes a great custom fit sunshade. I use it in addition to the clear Expel tint. Also its wise to keep the leather conditioned.

Covercraft is what I get for my cars. Not inexpensive but good fit and solid build. I also use their covers.

Jul 27, 2024 | 01:16 PM

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Yup, covercraft whenever parked outside. Protects not only the dash, but the rest of the interior as well. Quality tints all around. Use UV protection products to treat the surface too. I’ve done this for 15+ years and in sunny California, never had any sun/heat related damage on any cars.

That dash cover looks so cheap and ridiculous, it’s an insult to MB design. Why cover a beautiful dashboard with that? Looks like something you got from the flea market.

Jul 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

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It doesn't look pretty but it should do the job . Speaking of tint, is there any chance of having the dashboard tinted instead of windshield ? Tint ***** are everywhere , I see no harm doing that unless it impedes the driver's ability to see the road ahead .Let's not forget bikers also wear helmets but no one sees who are they

Jul 28, 2024 | 12:41 AM

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Window tint film on dashboard would definitely not work. Too many creases, too porous for any proper adhesion and proper fitment. The best way and least obtrusive will be with coatings. UV protection that will keep it from fading, cracking, etc. If you have the leather dash, then leather treatment also, to keep the leather from drying/shrinking (causes dash to peel, many w222s suffered this). Window tint with high VLT and UV/IR rejection will keep the heat out, if you don’t want sunshade.

Jul 28, 2024 | 10:29 AM

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How does one tint a dashboard

If you use a light tint nobody will ever know it’s tinted.

Aug 13, 2024 | 06:35 PM

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does anyone have a photo of the Covercraft on the dash? - Im looking online for a dash cover to protect the leather since mine is coming up a little on the dash which was totally unexpected and idk what to do

Aug 13, 2024 | 06:49 PM

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This is the closest I found (C class not W222) but basically don't expect it to be completely light leak proof https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AgsEXRqVL.jpg

Aug 14, 2024 | 01:29 AM

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I have a Covercraft, didn’t think to take a pic of it. It covers just like the pic posted above in the C Class. I’ll take a pic tomorrow if I remember to.