Dash covers

[beetle]

Anyone here install one? Been giving it some thought but concerned about the "reflection" off the windshield............your opinion.

[Last C5]

Anyone here install one? Been giving it some thought but concerned about the "reflection" off the windshield............your opinion.

It was the first thing I installed on my Silverado LTZ. It reduces glare, protects the dash from sun damage, and makes a place where any velcro equipped electronics can be placed. I have one in every one of my vehicles. I usually put in the Dashmate Ultimats.

[KUUG]

It was the first thing I installed on my Silverado LTZ. It reduces glare, protects the dash from sun damage, and makes a place where any velcro equipped electronics can be placed. I have one in every one of my vehicles. I usually put in the Dashmate Ultimats.

 

Can you post a picture?

[PMattras]

In the 1970 - 1980s my dad and I had a lot of the Chevy trucks dash boards crack from the heat of the sun. I usually keep my vehicles a long time. Those dash boards were easy to replace. Overlay over on a metal dash board frame. You would have to paint the replacement dash and the cost was in the area of $200 +/-. I had a dash board warp in my Ford Contour (2000 plus) and this dash board was very hard to replace. It was part of the vehicle. The dealers wanted about $1,400 to replace it way back then. It affected the heating vents. I ended up taking out the windshield and bolting down the areas of the dash board in question to fix it. Dash boards might be better now (tinted windows etc.) but the sun can still cause damage such as fading etc. I dont know the cost to replace a dash board nowadays but it is a lot of money. Since then I have always got a dash board cover and never had any problems since. When purchasing a dash cover dont just look at the price but how it fits over the dash board. Just cheap insurance for me but nothing is a 100% guarantee.

[M1Tanker]

Interested in a dash cover as well...any pictures would be greatly appreciated.

[Last C5]

 

Can you post a picture?

 

 

Interested in a dash cover as well...any pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

As you can tell, pictures are not my long suite.

 

 

[spectaculous]

Those are definitely a step down from the look of the uncovered dash.

 

I'll just keep using a windshield shade to prevent sun damage. Plus, it keeps the cab temps down...

[Last C5]

Those are definitely a step down from the look of the uncovered dash.

 

I'll just keep using a windshield shade to prevent sun damage. Plus, it keeps the cab temps down...

 

The dashmat is really just for glare. It won't help keep the temps down at all.

[soltys]

 

The dashmat is really just for glare. It won't help keep the temps down at all.

I think he's meaning to say that he doesn't like the look of the dashmat. So he'll keep using his sunshade to protect his dash and keep the truck cool in the sun.

 

I tend to agree with him. I haven't really ever noticed a glare off of the dash. Maybe one to many coats of armourall?

[RVJ]

I like that, is that the Dashmate Ultimat?

[Texas Husker]

The dashmat looks good. I was waiting to hear back from coverking as to when they are releasing theirs. want to compare prices. Using older models, the dashmat seems it will be the way to go.

[Last C5]

I like that, is that the Dashmate Ultimat?

Yes, it's the Ultimat.

[RVJ]

I was on their website and the prices are quite reasonable. I thing the Cinder would look great with the black interior. Not to mention the protection of the dash. I hate putting that sunshade up and removing it everyday, but parking it in the sun everyday, you gotta do something.

[sP3¢+@¢U£0Us]

I'd rather deal with a sun shade than have to cover up my beautiful dash with an ugly carpet. Plus the shade will keep temps down better.

[EXSlider400]

My 07 always has sun shade up...but still cracked in a few spots already and expensive to replace.