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      08-02-2010, 12:35 PM   #1
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Glare problems

Do any of you have issues with glare from the front wind shield? Everytime I drive top down when its sunny outside in a wooded area, I get blasted with glare/reflections of the dash when i come out from shadows. Sometimes it gets soo bad I can't see wha'ts in front of me. I wear sun glasses but they dont' help. Just wondering if anyone of you have encountered the same issue.
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      08-02-2010, 01:07 PM   #2
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Do you have a leather dash?

I have a leather dash and I treated with leather conditioner and have no problem with glare.
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Do you have a leather dash?

I have a leather dash and I treated with leather conditioner and have no problem with glare.
I didn't do the extended leather option, just regular coral red. So I am not sure if my dash is leather or not, it feels something synthetic.

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Do you wear polarized sun glasses ???
That i am not sure, wonder if they make prescription polarized sun glasses.

It gets to a point where I almost have to break completely for fear of crashing...
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      08-02-2010, 05:38 PM   #5
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I didn't do the extended leather option, just regular coral red. So I am not sure if my dash is leather or not, it feels something synthetic.



That i am not sure, wonder if they make prescription polarized sun glasses.

It gets to a point where I almost have to break completely for fear of crashing...
I don't have that problem. I wonder if your dash was treated with Armor All or some other glossy protectant.
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I didn't do the extended leather option, just regular coral red. So I am not sure if my dash is leather or not, it feels something synthetic.
it would be stitched, like this...
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      08-03-2010, 05:34 AM   #7
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I didn't do the extended leather option, just regular coral red. So I am not sure if my dash is leather or not, it feels something synthetic.



That i am not sure, wonder if they make prescription polarized sun glasses.

It gets to a point where I almost have to break completely for fear of crashing...
1. Yes on prescription polarized sunglasses. Many options.

2. The best of the bunch are a brand named Drivewear. Abolutely the finest sunglasses I've ever had. Not cheap but worth it.

3. Suggest never use spray like Armorall on the dash. Windex works fine. No problem with extended leather. Get polarized glasses.
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      08-03-2010, 12:57 PM   #8
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I have had this on occasion. Dash is standard and only gets a wipe with a damp cloth.

Will try polarised sunglasses.
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      08-03-2010, 01:25 PM   #9
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I have Extended Leather package. The Leather on the dash does not cast a glare.
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