rob5 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Does anyone have a solution for the front window reflecting on the dashboard? Would a dark colored, non-slip car dashboard mat help solve this problem? I just purchased a 2002 RX300 and this actually was something I noticed immediately when test driving the 2002 and 2003 RX's. Thanks again. This is such a great forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Is the top of the dash currently shiny? It's designed so have a dull finish so not much light is reflected, but someone may have added some kind of spray on it etc to protect it. I will admit the top of the rx300 dash does give a lot of reflection especially with the 2 "U"'s around the gauge and passenger airbag on top. One of those dash mats might help b/c they're not shiny, but i think they look terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Do you mean the dashboard reflects on the winshield? lol :P not the other way around i also think that the carpet things are ugly, also they can hold a lot of dust in them. You kind of just have to deal with it? maybe dont drive in the direction of the sun, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Tang Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 i just put up with it. don't use stuff like armor all and whatnot that ends up making it even shinier. not much you can do... the windshield is so damn big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob5 Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Darn, you are right about my mixup with the reflection. Guess I'll try the anti-slip mat and see how this works. Do you mean the dashboard reflects on the winshield? lol :P not the other way around i also think that the carpet things are ugly, also they can hold a lot of dust in them. You kind of just have to deal with it? maybe dont drive in the direction of the sun, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmastres Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Does anyone have a solution for the front window reflecting on the dashboard? Would a dark colored, non-slip car dashboard mat help solve this problem? I just purchased a 2002 RX300 and this actually was something I noticed immediately when test driving the 2002 and 2003 RX's. Thanks again. This is such a great forum. I had a tan colored dash-mat for a while and practicality wise it was good, helped keep the car cooler (the dash material absorbs and retains a lot of heat but it too reflected a bit in the windshield. The solution is to wear polarized sun-glasses. Seriously, the reflection disappears with polarized shades its wonderful. I first noticed it in my fiancees Passat with a black dash. As soon as I saw that I got rid of the dash mat in the Lexus and alls been fine since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX330inTPA Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Is the top of the dash currently shiny? It's designed so have a dull finish so not much light is reflected, but someone may have added some kind of spray on it etc to protect it. My dealer, during the after sale service presentation, warned us specifically not to use Armor All or similar on the dash due to this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike and brenda Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Does anyone have a solution for the front window reflecting on the dashboard? Would a dark colored, non-slip car dashboard mat help solve this problem? I just purchased a 2002 RX300 and this actually was something I noticed immediately when test driving the 2002 and 2003 RX's. Thanks again. This is such a great forum. Does anyone have a solution for the front window reflecting on the dashboard? Would a dark colored, non-slip car dashboard mat help solve this problem? I just purchased a 2002 RX300 and this actually was something I noticed immediately when test driving the 2002 and 2003 RX's. Thanks again. This is such a great forum. I purchased my 2004 rx330 in June of this year. After a few days of driving I noticed the reflection on my windshield. The prior owner may have used Armorall, which should not be used since it contains alcohol (it will dry things out). I bought a dashmat for less than $30 and it has made a big difference. No more reflection and it protects my dash from cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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