Dash reflection

StrayBullitt

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Probably the only thing that really bugs me about this Car, but the Dash glare/reflection in the windshield is the worst I think I've ever noticed on any car I've owned. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this and if anything can be done. Feeling like it's mostly the upward angle of the dash, but I would consider one of those ugly dash mats and or tint on the windshield if anyone has had good results.

Thanks for any advice.

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The problem with polarized lenses is that it can screw up viewing some LED gauges or screens. I wear polarized sunglasses all the time and it has no effect on the nav screens in either my Shelby or my F-150. They may play hell with Aeroforce gauges from what I understand. I'm about to find that out first hand as I'm almost done with running wires for these gauges and a few analog outputs. If that's the case, a gradient lens in gray might be your best bet for that glare.
 

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The problem with polarized lenses is that it can screw up viewing some LED gauges or screens. I wear polarized sunglasses all the time and it has no effect on the nav screens in either my Shelby or my F-150. They may play hell with Aeroforce gauges from what I understand. I'm about to find that out first hand as I'm almost done with running wires for these gauges and a few analog outputs. If that's the case, a gradient lens in gray might be your best bet for that glare.

I had to ditch my polarized lenses after I installed Aeroforce guages.
 

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I had to ditch my polarized lenses after I installed Aeroforce guages.
I can't see that [pun intended]. If that's the case, I'll probably just keep a dedicated set of non-polarized lens sunglasses in the Shelby.
 

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Meh, my biggest gripe is the instrument panel is almost impossible to see at times. I finally went with the white background and that helped a lot. Never really noticed what you are seeing.
 

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I can't see that [pun intended]. If that's the case, I'll probably just keep a dedicated set of non-polarized lens sunglasses in the Shelby.
I can also confirm that. Viewing Aeroforce gauges with polarized lenses on is next to impossible.
 

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Removing the windshield is the only logical answer here.

Cannot believe no one has suggested it yet.
it is not the only answer see below.

+1, agreed, it’s the only course of action, or might 1st try spraying matte black krylon on the dash...
500 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface is all you need to fix the issue
 

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