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.

Lou B

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!!!

laobieke

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

tx170754

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....

NbyNW

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

W205C43PFL

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

NbyNW

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.

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.

Angela_lisa

It still helps it in a way too, simply because the heat hardly penetrates through it!

SW20S

That looks awful, IMO.

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

SW20S

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

W205C43PFL

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.

tx170754

Whatever tint is not going to protect like a sunshade.

SW20S

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

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.

W205C43PFL

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

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.

W205C43PFL

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

phil34

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