Glare on the inside of the windshield

busaal · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 06:25 PM

Is anyone having an issue with the dashboard reflecting onto the inside of the windshield? It makes it difficult to see on bright days. Don't say, "only drive at night".

Anyone have a solution?

kenchan · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 06:37 PM

is your car used? someone used some crap like armorall or something on the dash? if so, get some towels with a mild solution of soapy water and just wipe it all off.

kenchan · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 06:40 PM

btw, for the dash, i use a matte drying product called Prima Nero.

i even dillute it 50% with water.

you can get it on amazon or www.detailersparadise.com
to apply you can use a terry towel or i like to use the MF utility towels. just come cheezo short-threaded one will work nicely.

bigfitjon · #4 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 02:49 AM

I had this problem. I bought a dash cover from j.c. whitney and it's a huge improvement. I got the "COVERKING CARPET DASH COVER"- it's $30 plus shipping.

wifeofdink · #5 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfitjon

I had this problem. I bought a dash cover from j.c. whitney and it's a huge improvement. I got the "COVERKING CARPET DASH COVER"- it's $30 plus shipping.

I put a dash mat in to stop the glare, it works well

acchan · #6 (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 03:38 PM

Could any of you post pictures of what they did? Thanks!

Type 100 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Hmmm I use Armor All on my dashboard and haven't run into any glare issues. While we're on the topic of Armor All I don't have any problems with using it either.

A matte-finish dashboard cleaner will help you if a shiny dash is the problem. I've never been a fan of dash "carpets" as they tend to be dingy and very hard to remove.

Be grateful the Fit has no chrome on its dash. Any chrome on the dash screams "very bad idea" especially in daylight...

acchan · #8 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 03:21 AM

sorry for being such a noob but is it this one?

Armor All - Product Detail

baylorbro · #9 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 04:58 AM

I'm thinking you should try only driving at night. It works GREAT!

Type 100 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acchan

sorry for being such a noob but is it this one?

Armor All - Product Detail

Sorry for being non-specific. I use their Original protectant.

First time I've seen that bottle in the link

justintime · #11 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 08:45 AM

Main problem I have found with my 09 GE8 Fit is that the dash has several seams and creases.... so all those lines tend to show up reflected on the windshield, especially during bright days. That was a stupid move on Honda's part. A plain continuous dash makes a world of a difference, as evidenced by my other 2 Hondas...

acchan · #12 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:11 AM

Thanks! I'll go buy the armor all this weekend!

kenchan · #13 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:06 PM

ive yet to have glare issues on my GE. did honda change material or supplier on some of yours?