ChicksHateMe
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I read a few posts that touch on the subject, but none that really focused on it. It's the only real problem I had within days of driving it off the lot. In all the test drives I took, I never saw the problem until after the purchase.
Here's one thread called "coffin" that touches on it and it's the only one that came up when I searched on dashboard reflection.
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/general-discussion/11728-coffin.html
Please add your experience and solutions too, to help me, and others....
I searched, and asked for solutions and here's what I read or found.
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DASH MAT
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I forget exactly where I first saw or read about this, but I searched and found one for a 2012 Sonic at a good price on Amazon. I searched and saw the MFG number was the same for any year, so I ordered it.
I'm not really keen on the Idea of putting a toupee on my dashboard, but I haven't tried it yet, so I will hold judgement until I do.
I wondered if others have tried them, or if they have a use other than blocking the reflection of the dash onto the windshield.
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POLARIZED SUNGLASSES
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I asked for a solution to this reflection issue in the "Coffin" thread, and here's the reply I got.
I think I heard something like this before too. I can't remember, I am getting old. And to be honest, I didn't believe this would work. After all, I already had 2 pairs of sunglasses and regular glasses I never wear. I tried my sunglasses and they didn't help.
Well, today I picked up a $20.00 pair of "Polarized" ones and WOW! It worked!! It was magical. I'm not really a fan of wearing jewelery, glasses, etc... But at least there's a solution. Sorry I didn't listen to MaddMatts sooner.
I wish I had tried these before I ordered the Dash Mat for $41.00. Ah well, I will still try the dash mat and give a review.
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TINTED WINDSHIELD
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I was looking into this as another option. I may still look into it so I don't have to always wear the sunglasses.
I haven't gotten too far into it, but I want to explore whether it would work or not. If people have done it, and it works, can you give some details?
Is there such a thing as polarized tint?
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DASHBOARD MOD - PAINT
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My dash is a two-tone Black and Grey. The light grey shows in the reflection worse than the black. But I don't think painting the grey part black would help. I still see the grill from the air exhausts to defrost the windshield and the "coffin".
Here's one thread called "coffin" that touches on it and it's the only one that came up when I searched on dashboard reflection.
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/general-discussion/11728-coffin.html
Please add your experience and solutions too, to help me, and others....
I searched, and asked for solutions and here's what I read or found.
********************************
DASH MAT
********************************
I forget exactly where I first saw or read about this, but I searched and found one for a 2012 Sonic at a good price on Amazon. I searched and saw the MFG number was the same for any year, so I ordered it.
I'm not really keen on the Idea of putting a toupee on my dashboard, but I haven't tried it yet, so I will hold judgement until I do.
I wondered if others have tried them, or if they have a use other than blocking the reflection of the dash onto the windshield.
********************************
POLARIZED SUNGLASSES
********************************
I asked for a solution to this reflection issue in the "Coffin" thread, and here's the reply I got.
Sunglasses with polarized lenses.
I think I heard something like this before too. I can't remember, I am getting old. And to be honest, I didn't believe this would work. After all, I already had 2 pairs of sunglasses and regular glasses I never wear. I tried my sunglasses and they didn't help.
Well, today I picked up a $20.00 pair of "Polarized" ones and WOW! It worked!! It was magical. I'm not really a fan of wearing jewelery, glasses, etc... But at least there's a solution. Sorry I didn't listen to MaddMatts sooner.
I wish I had tried these before I ordered the Dash Mat for $41.00. Ah well, I will still try the dash mat and give a review.
********************************
TINTED WINDSHIELD
********************************
I was looking into this as another option. I may still look into it so I don't have to always wear the sunglasses.
I haven't gotten too far into it, but I want to explore whether it would work or not. If people have done it, and it works, can you give some details?
Is there such a thing as polarized tint?
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DASHBOARD MOD - PAINT
********************************
My dash is a two-tone Black and Grey. The light grey shows in the reflection worse than the black. But I don't think painting the grey part black would help. I still see the grill from the air exhausts to defrost the windshield and the "coffin".
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