Dash Cover

[Stallion]

Anyone had the chance to put in a dash cover in their BS's? I saw this one:

https://realtruck.com/p/dashmat-original-dash-covers/cvc-2307-00-79/?utm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=free-pla&utm_campaign=Dash Covers - Smart Shopping&utm_content=surfaces&kpid=go_cmp-9910771643_adg-104105321961_ad-432211883656_pla-445110426714_dev-c_ext-_prd-CVC-2307-00-79-2812-2021_sig-Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaPMGka4_xtwXMCV7tCcftkhSMYRZTe1O4myq350I6ELRrXXncfn2XYaAkSsEALw_wcB&utm_term&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaPMGka4_xtwXMCV7tCcftkhSMYRZTe1O4myq350I6ELRrXXncfn2XYaAkSsEALw_wcB

I'm debating just making my own to accommodate the dash speakers since the above don't. Thoughts/suggestions/cheers or jeers on this idea?? Thanks y'all!

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[Kachadurian]

Anyone had the chance to put in a dash cover in their BS's? I saw this one:

https://realtruck.com/p/dashmat-original-dash-covers/cvc-2307-00-79/?utm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=free-pla&utm_campaign=Dash Covers - Smart Shopping&utm_content=surfaces&kpid=go_cmp-9910771643_adg-104105321961_ad-432211883656_pla-445110426714_dev-c_ext-_prd-CVC-2307-00-79-2812-2021_sig-Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaPMGka4_xtwXMCV7tCcftkhSMYRZTe1O4myq350I6ELRrXXncfn2XYaAkSsEALw_wcB&utm_term&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaPMGka4_xtwXMCV7tCcftkhSMYRZTe1O4myq350I6ELRrXXncfn2XYaAkSsEALw_wcB

I'm debating just making my own to accommodate the dash speakers since the above don't. Thoughts/suggestions/cheers or jeers on this idea?? Thanks y'all!

I didn't know that was a thing. Seems kinda jank to me.

 

[Glamdring70]

Seems too one-size fits all. It covers the B&O speakers were I to put that on mine, and if the pic is accurate, looks like it covers the somewhat useful tray behind the touchscreen. The dash material seems OK. What is the purpose of the mat?

 

[vxarctic]

I didn't know that was a thing. Seems kinda jank to me.

Dash covers used to be pretty common. They were used to help block the sun so the dash wouldn't cook and crack. Or they'd be used to cover up a cracked dash.

 

[Stallion]

The factory-made surface has small indentures along the material, I just find it difficult to have to dust off frequently. Having a smooth surface to vacuum/wipe down would make the process easier. I didn't even realize this was a thing, I'm just very protective my BB haha.

 

[Martinjv71]

Dash covers used to be pretty common. They were used to help block the sun so the dash wouldn't cook and crack. Or they'd be used to cover up a cracked dash.

Never seen more than 3 or 4 in 30 years of driving.

 

[vxarctic]

Never seen more than 3 or 4 in 30 years of driving.

Probably more common in hotter areas. I used to see them a lot growing up. My Grand parents had them in their cars. There used to be OEM offerings for dash covers from 80s-90s.

 

[Kodiakbear]

Probably more common in hotter areas. I used to see them a lot growing up. My Grand parents had them in their cars. There used to be OEM offerings for dash covers from 80s-90s.

The only dash cover we will buy are from Dash Designs. We have used them in several vehicles and the fit is perfect. Just bought one for the BS in their suede material, looks great. When I ordered they didnt have the BS listed on their website, I had to call them. Prior to finding Dash Designs we had bought other brands, sent them back due to poor fit...
Joe in NH

 

[Fossil]

The factory-made surface has small indentures along the material, I just find it difficult to have to dust off frequently. Having a smooth surface to vacuum/wipe down would make the process easier. I didn't even realize this was a thing, I'm just very protective my BB haha.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-California-Car-Duster-Black/dp/B006B376WK/ref=asc_df_B006B376WK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312105316935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3633208540700998352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015272&hvtargid=pla-633832161317&psc=1

 

[Fossil]

Dash covers used to be pretty common. They were used to help block the sun so the dash wouldn't cook and crack. Or they'd be used to cover up a cracked dash.

flashback to the 1960s

 

[Flash]

Probably more common in hotter areas. I used to see them a lot growing up. My Grand parents had them in their cars. There used to be OEM offerings for dash covers from 80s-90s.

Absolutely. I've seen hundreds of them over the years.

 

[xlite]

I live in Socal and use these on all my vehicles. Prevents the dash from cracking and helps keep things cooler. I have noticed in my sport it gets so hot I can feel it over the AC. It is jet black and soaks up the sun. As far as your speakers go, it is a piece of thin carpet. Your speakers will blast right thru it. It will help prevent the sun from cracking your speaker cones also. Worse case scenario crank it up a notch. I have a dash mat on order and will be installing it soon on my new beast. Those car dusters still show up at Costco and are pretty common in SoCal. More dust then real weather most of the year here.

 

[nteteple]

I've seen one on a friend's truck who lives in Vegas.

 

[HotChicken]

I'm debating just making my own to accommodate the dash speakers since the above don't. Thoughts/suggestions/cheers or jeers on this idea?? Thanks y'all!

No jeers, all cheers from me. Following along to see where this lands. The main miss on the BS is the deep black, heat sink that is the dashboard. It just radiates heat into the cabin and while I'm not dead yet, it's low-level killing me.

The cover in the link doesn't jump out to me. A BS cut in something like this would be cool, but it seems like a waiting game until model-specific options are available. Until then, I've been toying with covering the dash with artificial grass, ala this masterpiece...

 

[christopheru]

No jeers, all cheers from me. Following along to see where this lands. The main miss on the BS is the deep black, heat sink that is the dashboard. It just radiates heat into the cabin and while I'm not dead yet, it's low-level killing me.

The cover in the link doesn't jump out to me. A BS cut in something like this would be cool, but it seems like a waiting game until model-specific options are available. Until then, I've been toying with covering the dash with artificial grass, ala this masterpiece...

That would be epic!

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