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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 12:36 PM
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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.
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 02:10 PM
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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.
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!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 02:16 PM
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Folding foil-wrapped windshield mats is useless for the dashborad leather.

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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 02:30 PM
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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....
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Old 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.
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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 05:22 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.
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.
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Old 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.
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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.
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Old 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.
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Whatever tint is not going to protect like a sunshade.
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Totally, if you're parking it outside for long periods you should use a sunshade.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
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.
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NbyNW
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 : )
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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.
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Old Jul 25, 2024 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by wheatswake
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.
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Old 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.
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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.
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Old 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
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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
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.
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How does one tint a dashboard

If you use a light tint nobody will ever know it’s tinted.
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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
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 06:49 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
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
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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.
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