Fixing the Dash Glare.

[Fordy Ford]

While I wait on a few Stage 2 prep parts to clear customs, I took a look back at previous videoes and thought to try something to fix the glare from the mismatched plastic dash.

View: https://youtu.be/MG2OkQit6Fg

 

[OguNinja]

I've been through 2 cheapo no-name brand mats and I have the 2nd one on since it fits the best, but it isn't perfect.

Does anyone have a good dash mat for the USDM FiST?

 

[BojixFiST]

Yeah the cheap dash mats are cool and all, but they make some pretty nice and perfect fit dash mats at covercraft at good price. https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/shop/2017-Ford-Fiesta/dash-covers/

I'm actually selling my grey, suede dash mat from Covercraft. If your interested, send me a PM.

 

[Pablo Pistoffo]

The worst part is the binnacle around the infotainment screen. I killed the glare with flocking

 

[M-Sport fan]

I wish that someone made a real alcantara version of these dash mats, but yes, that would probably end up being more coin than paying to have the whole dash removed, flocked, and then re-installed!!

 

[OguNinja]

I wish flocking was easier to do on dashboards. I feel like this one would be more of a pain than doing it on my last car, which I had help to do.
The center part is doable, but I would feel the need to do everything for uniformity.

 

[OguNinja]

Yeah the cheap dash mats are cool and all, but they make some pretty nice and perfect fit dash mats at covercraft at good price. https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/shop/2017-Ford-Fiesta/dash-covers/

I'm actually selling my grey, suede dash mat from Covercraft. If your interested, send me a PM.

Do you have a picture of the covercraft mat when it's on your dashboard?

 

[BojixFiST]

Do you have a picture of the covercraft mat when it's on your dashboard?

Yes. This one is the Grey Microsuede option. Not the most expensive one, but it has great coverage for the fiesta's dash. Also, sorry for the blurry picture.

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[STbro]

I got the same covercraft suede mat in black. $50. 2 year warranty. Fits great, full coverage. This is when I first threw it on with no Velcro and there was some creases from shipping.

 

[Fordy Ford]

Covercraft seem to be where it's at.

The flocking option looks like a good idea for the parts you can remove though.

 

[Sam4]

Reminds me of my grandmother's couch.....

 

[Fordy Ford]

Reminds me of my grandmother's couch.....

I bet there is less glare in the afternoon sun.

 

[Sam4]

dammit. You've bested me.....
Hope your day is good - enjoy the afternoon sun!

 

[Fordy Ford]

As you were good sir.

 

[Dpro]

We used to Flock 240sx Dashes when they cracked from too much sun exposure. Fill the cracks sand and flock it was pretty cool looking.
It was a no brainer as it got harder and harder to find uncracked dashes and Nissan either A wanted an exorbitant amount for a dash or B no longer manufactured them.

 

[PunkST]

Honestly id have gone through the effort to flock the dash. The pads just dont look right imo.

 

[Fordy Ford]

I just wasn't interested in doing that. A dash mat can be easily removed if needed.

 

[Tiberius1701]

Just make sure the vent on top of the audio unit is not blocked by the mat. The head unit and screen can generate a lot of heat.

 

[Fordy Ford]

Just make sure the vent on top of the audio unit is not blocked by the mat. The head unit and screen can generate a lot of heat.

The only vent I saw was the windscreen demister. Is there another vent? Maybe we don't have it in Aus with Sync 1 and the smaller screen?

 

[Tiberius1701]

You are correct, only Sync1 does not need it. Sorry for the confusion.