Calming the reflection from the dash?

iminhell1 · 01-03-2016, 11:33 PM

I don't see much talk about this and I know it isn't that bad. But it's there.

I know what to do with the binnacle (I think that's what you call it) that covers the gauge cluster. Turn that into a 1M clone with a nice Alcantra (sp?).
But what about the rest of the dash?
Anyone ever done a 'flocking' to it? pictures (pretty please)

I fear to even ask but is removing the dash a big time consuming job, or can it be done in an hours time or so?

ShocknAwe · 01-04-2016, 12:14 PM

Lightly tint the windshield if you can. Also eliminates all issues with off-gassing sticking to the inside of windshield.

gap · 01-05-2016, 07:56 PM

I use Sonax dashboard cleaner, leaves a matt finish and I don't have a glare problem.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/produ...-cleaner-500ml

iminhell1 · 01-06-2016, 03:10 AM

I see Bavarian Autosport has a "suede look dash cover" on their site for $60.

Do I dare even ask?

gap · 01-06-2016, 09:22 AM

Sort of reminds me of this

tracer bullet · 01-10-2016, 01:06 PM

Polarized sunglasses go a long ways. You don't want sunglasses in every situation of course, but on those days when the reflection is particularly bad I find are the same days it's sunny and I don't mind them.

Covering what's over the gauge cluster alone should go a long ways as well, seeing as it's right in front of you, a decent distance away from the base of the windshield, etc.

lowbudgethero · 01-11-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Polarized sunglasses go a long ways. You don't want sunglasses in every situation of course, but on those days when the reflection is particularly bad I find are the same days it's sunny and I don't mind them.

Covering what's over the gauge cluster alone should go a long ways as well, seeing as it's right in front of you, a decent distance away from the base of the windshield, etc.

It works great, but then you cant see the radio

iminhell1 · 01-22-2016, 10:28 PM

I happened upon a picture of what I think is the 'dash mat' from Bav,

source --> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=17

And it's a no on that route for me.

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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	I see Bavarian Autosport has a "suede look dash cover" on their site for $60. Do I dare even ask?
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2412 Rep 3,548 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Polarized sunglasses go a long ways. You don't want sunglasses in every situation of course, but on those days when the reflection is particularly bad I find are the same days it's sunny and I don't mind them. Covering what's over the gauge cluster alone should go a long ways as well, seeing as it's right in front of you, a decent distance away from the base of the windshield, etc.
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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	I happened upon a picture of what I think is the 'dash mat' from Bav, source --> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=17 And it's a no on that route for me.
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