Stopping dash reflection

[larrie]

I am tired of seeing the top of the dash reflected onto the inside of the windshield. The reflection can get pretty annoying depending on the angle of the sun. Is there a non reflective material that I can put on the dash that will reduce or eliminate the reflection?

[86Scotty]

Dashmat, it's still made for E-series vans and pretty affordable at $75.

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...saAm3gEALw_wcB

[shenrie]

You can flock it too, but for as much dust as the inside of our vans see it might not be the best idea.

[86Scotty]

Flock it?

Never heard of it.

[ShuttlePilot]

Larry, I have purchased several of this brand's dash toppers for our various vehicles to reduce the windshield glare.

https://www.dashdesigns.com/p-37086-...vers-main.html

They don't seem expensive, fit nice and noticeably reduce glare. The one I have on the van dash has been in a lot of sun over the last 5 years or so and hasn't faded either. I personally like the Black Sedona Suede because the perforated smoother surface looks more up to date than the shag we had on the dash of our 90's Hondas. No affiliation with them, I just like their products.

A side note is to look into aviation sun glasses. With the installation of all the displays on the dash of aircraft or glass cockpits we aren't allowed use polarized glasses. This has caused a surge in non polarized sunglass technology. There are some amazing glasses available now for reducing glare, low light, fatigue, ect. Anyone looking into this I recommend trying them before buying as it really comes down to what brand/lens works for you. Just throwing it into the conversation.

-Eric

[shenrie]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Flock it?

Never heard of it.

Racers use it to keep glare from the dash reflecting onto the windshield and blinding/distracting them. It’s cool stuff and if done right looks really good, but I can’t imagine it’s easy to undust.

It’s got many uses, but I’m only familiar with it because of motor sports.

How-to flock a dash: We cut down glare by flocking our dash | Speed Academy

[deserteagle56]

Rug-type dash cover works for me. I have them in all my vehicles. Not only do they stop the reflection onto the windshield, they protect the dash from the desert sun.

[86Scotty]

Originally Posted by shenrie

Racers use it to keep glare from the dash reflecting onto the windshield and blinding/distracting them. It’s cool stuff and if done right looks really good, but I can’t imagine it’s easy to undust.

It’s got many uses, but I’m only familiar with it because of motor sports.

How-to flock a dash: We cut down glare by flocking our dash | Speed Academy

Very cool. I have seen this done on race cars but never knew what to call it.

[larrie]

I talked the the folks at Dash Designs. They recommended the brushed suede and a dark color. The lighter the color the more reflection. Will give it a try.

[grinnelljd]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Dashmat, it's still made for E-series vans and pretty affordable at $75.

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...saAm3gEALw_wcB

I’ll second the idea of getting a Dashmat. I got one for my NCV3 Sprinter based Sportsmobile to help eliminate dash reflections that I was picking up on my dashcam and GoPro. Made a huge difference.

Just be prepared to get some extra Velcro hook tape to help hold it down on the dash as the small amount they provide with the Dashmat isn’t really enough if you want it to lay completely flat. A minor additional expense for much better results.