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08-11-2009, 09:44 PM
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I have just taken delivery of an MA TDCI (new) - beautiful car to drive - BUT - there are significant windscreen reflections (of the demister outlets etc)!!
What's wrong. Do I need to clean my screen? Have I got to live with it? What can I do?? It's not life-threatening, but it's annoying. Understand I'm an old fart! 69 years old - and I've not suffered this kind of problem since I bought my 1960 VW (new) way back then! |
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08-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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COOGES
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Berwick Vic
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Might be time for a dash mat.
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08-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Yeah the reflection off the windscreen demister outlet can be bad at times, but you do get used to it.
Another thing some people have done to help with the problem is to buy a dash matt. Also if you use a dashboard cleaner / dressing such as Armoural that won't help. Armoural is very glossy and contains silicones that will harm the plastic and create excessive glare. A dashboard product like vinylex or Aerospace 303 will protect the plastic and leave a more satin factory look finish. It won't cure your problem, but it won't add to the reflection problem like armoural. |
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08-11-2009, 10:01 PM
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I am not old and the reflections annoy me!
The dashmatt definitely helps. Since it has been on my car for over 18 months now, I am yet to armor all my dash. Still looks brand new. |
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11-11-2009, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SA
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Had my Mondy for about a month before I got a dash mat, it hasn't been off since. I still see the reflection of the centre vent every now and then but wear some polarised sunglasses and it's hardly noticable.
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12-11-2009, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kilmore
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I bought a LV Focus TDCi, same problem. It seems to be the angled part at the end of the demister vent as the middle section doesn't seem to reflect as much IMO
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12-11-2009, 09:12 AM
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It annoyed me for the first couple of days but I'm used to it now. Doesn't bother me anymore.
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14-11-2009, 04:08 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
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I'm with RicOz. Saw it for the first time and thought how bad it was. But never noticed it again after the first couple of weeks.
I don't know if there's a fix. Can't see how a dash mat will help as it shouldn't cover the demister outlet. Maybe some thin, coarse weave black cloth over the grill might do it?
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14-11-2009, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Hi Group,
Me too. Noticed it immediately after delivery, especially when the sun was ahead of the car. It is a bit distracting, but I'm learning to live with it. The Territory top bin lid surround is very similar. If it gets to be a probem I'll see how easy it is to remove the grill and apply some matt balck paint - if her indoors will let me :-) I'm also having trouble with the circular chrome trims in the outboard vents which reflect off the window glass where you look through for the exterior rear view mirrors. That one is much more distracting given you are looking for cars in blind spots. Her indoors agrees and has also noted the rear parcel shelf vents reflect too, but this is probably a sedan issue only. Cheers
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