Sun protection mat
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Sun protection mat
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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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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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Angela_lisa (07-24-2024)
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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....
I'm using a Mercedes windshield cover and I'm pretty happy about it....
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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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That looks awful, IMO.
Use a sunshade when parked outside and it will protect the dash.
Use a sunshade when parked outside and it will protect the dash.
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Totally, if you're parking it outside for long periods you should use a sunshade.
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Use whatever you think is best to protect the car and occupants.
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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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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.
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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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
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How does one tint a dashboard ![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
If you use a light tint nobody will ever know it’s tinted.
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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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