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eric the cowman
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Windscreen glare
05. Apr 2011 at 11:47
 
Does anyone have a remedy to stop the dashboard reflection onto the windscreen? In bright sun it is almost like a net curtain (and yes the glass is clean and I have scrubbed the vinyl with a scourer to attempt a matt finish). I can't believe I am the only one that has this problem.
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Re: Windscreen glare
Reply #1 - 05. Apr 2011 at 12:04
 
You're not the only one with the problem Roll Eyes Cheesy

But I'm yet to find an effective way of curing it so just have to peer through
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Reply #2 - 05. Apr 2011 at 12:13
 
Try wearing polarising sunglasses. They make a huge difference, almost like the windscreen has disappeared.

Or, try covering the dash with black velvet or felt.
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Reply #3 - 05. Apr 2011 at 13:05
 
I had the same problem until my windscreen broke and was replaced with an RAC Autoglass screen, for some reason the dash doesn't reflect as badly.
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Re: Windscreen glare
Reply #4 - 05. Apr 2011 at 13:30
 
I found some dash cleaner (Carplan Dash Valet, Matt finish cleaner) that makes the finish matt and reduces the glare.  Doesn't stop it completely though, but it does help. I also use good old fashioned vinegar and paper to clean the screen on the inside so that there is no 'polish' to reflect off the surface of.

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Reply #5 - 05. Apr 2011 at 15:25
 
As mentioned above, polarised sunglasses are the way to go. I have polarised prescription sunglasses and hardly notice the glare at all when it's sunny. Cool
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Re: Windscreen glare
Reply #6 - 05. Apr 2011 at 22:45
 
We have that trouble too, my daughter has a habit of putting a newspaper on the dash, looks like a Head Up Display!  Angry
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