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.

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.

95Sinned420

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.

BenzV12

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

95Sinned420

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.

SW20S

How does one tint a dashboard

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

MayorMcCheese

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

W205C43PFL

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

95Sinned420

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.