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edam

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Dash board reflection
« on: June 16, 2021, 11:41:45 AM »
Does the MK4 have the same problem as earlier models with the dashboard reflecting onto the wind screen?

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2021, 04:41:09 PM »
I have no problems with the Mk4 screen/reflections.
Having said that, I’ve had no problems with the previous Mk3 & Mk2 cars, although I’ve never polished the dashboard.

Maybe it’s because I have the seat set to Max height and I’m not a particularly short guy 5ft 10”. I just like to sit high up, having come from a 4x4 background.

edam

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2021, 05:44:07 PM »
Other than using black felt sheets on the dashboard I have never found anything else that worked.
Its strange that its only some drivers which notice it .
I like the MK4 but if I get the same reflections I wont buy one
« Last Edit: June 16, 2021, 05:46:32 PM by edam »

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2021, 05:47:28 PM »
Must say I haven’t really payed attention to this, but also haven’t noticed it so far, so I guess it’s no problem.
Thinking about it, the dash is one big flat surface with only two thin air vents under the wind screen and a small temperature sensor in the middle, so there’s not much to cause annoying reflections.

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2021, 06:16:10 PM »
No issues for me.

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2021, 06:54:13 PM »
In my experience the Mk 2 was the worst for this, the Mk 3 was better and the Mk 4 is better still. However, my eyes are much happier if I remember to put on my polaroids if driving on a sunny day although it's not dangerous if I forget to do so.
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edam

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2021, 07:09:26 PM »
It is dngerous for me if I dont have the felt or poloriods

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2021, 09:29:56 PM »
Never noticed so can’t be a problem for me.

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2021, 09:52:36 PM »
I've not been driving mine in sunny weather long enough to be absolutely sure. I haven't noticed much dazzle from the dash. The angles are different from the Mk2, which does affect how much reflection there is. I also routinely wear polarized sunglasses in sunny weather which used to help a lot with the Mk2.

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2021, 11:06:12 PM »
It is dngerous for me if I dont have the felt or poloriods

Maybe try looking through the windscreen instead of looking at the windscreen...  8)
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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2021, 05:27:35 AM »
You can get a can or pack of Simoniz Matt dash spray/wipes from Amazon or Halfords.

I had the problem on a earlier car, caused by a ‘valet’ before delivery where they must have used some cheap cleaner/furniture polish.

All the plastics were shiny until I’d cleaned them properly and removed their treatment.

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2021, 05:37:27 AM »
As per another post. I accidentally polished mine during cleaning but some ArmorAll matt wipes fixed it.
Let's be careful out there !

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2021, 09:40:40 AM »
It is dngerous for me if I dont have the felt or poloriods

Maybe try looking through the windscreen instead of looking at the windscreen...  8)
How smart such a SIMPLE SOLUTION 

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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2021, 10:37:30 AM »
It is dngerous for me if I dont have the felt or poloriods

Maybe try looking through the windscreen instead of looking at the windscreen...  8)
How smart such a SIMPLE SOLUTION

You are still seeing the very annoying reflection,  it is like a head up display......
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Re: Dash board reflection
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2021, 11:19:57 AM »
It is dngerous for me if I dont have the felt or poloriods

Maybe try looking through the windscreen instead of looking at the windscreen...  8)
How smart such a SIMPLE SOLUTION

You are still seeing the very annoying reflection,  it is like a head up display......

That means, if I follow your reasoning, that a head up display is also "very annoying" and according to others here dangerous?
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