Best Dash mat?

[ilikemikes]

Ahh.... That's where the velour was.... ( Their covers are very well made..... Reason they are not the lowest price )..... They are made in Orange County, Calif.

I just went with a Dashskin. Made an executive decision to spend a little more to get original look. Thx

 

[mountie]

I just went with a Dashskin. Made an executive decision to spend a little more to get original look. Thx

My '05 dash is still like new..... I wanted the cover to (1), keep the sun off. (2), the cover does not create heat in the cab, during the summer days. (3), no reflection.

But... to keep heat & sun out of the interior, I bought 8 years ago, a "sun shade"... but it lays on the outside of the windshield. It reflects the sun, and keeps the windshield from getting real hot.
It reduces the interior heat by MORE than 30 degrees! It's called a "Sun Shade to keep the snow from attaching to the glass". It rolls up nice and neat inside a bag ( as shown)
Costs around $25 bucks.

 

[ilikemikes]

I was lazy about a sun shade = cracked dash. I have my boat in the garage so Tahoe is out in the Texas heat. I like the exterior fit of your shade vs interior not sot great fit that I have. Mikez71, sorry didn't mean to over take your thread, but your thread help me-so thank you!

 

[mountie]

I was lazy about a sun shade = cracked dash. I have my boat in the garage so Tahoe is out in the Texas heat. I like the exterior fit of your shade vs interior not sot great fit that I have. Mikez71, sorry didn't mean to over take your thread, but your thread help me-so thank you!

The exterior shade has sizes to fit a car, or an suv..... or a full-size truck.
I promise.... your interior temp will drop !!
I also have the Weathertech window visors, and crack it open an inch to release the heat.
Where I live ( West Palm)..... The Sun is the same as in Cabo San Lucas!! Hot-Hot-Hot..
Also, lucky for me, I can park my Yukon inside my garage.

 

[JGinLA]

Rubber shelf liner keeps my stuff on the dash.

 

[mikez71]

sorry didn't mean to over take your thread, but your thread help me-so thank you!

Don't be sorry, hope you can update with your results! I'm still waiting on samples, but will order something soon..

 

[mikez71]

Samples from dash designs.com

brushed suede, sedona suede, dashtex, velour

I ordered brushed suede.

The velour is best at glare reduction, but viewing directly can glisten like carpet, same with the dashtex material.

 

[mountie]

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Samples from dash designs.com

brushed suede, sedona suede, dashtex, velour

I ordered brushed suede.

The velour is best at glare reduction, but viewing directly can glisten like carpet, same with the dashtex material.

So, you didn't request a forum poll ..... ( Smart )......

 

[ilikemikes]

Let us know how its goes. My new Dashskin is still sitting in the box in the foyer.
Will get to it soon.

 

[petethepug]

I’m a firm believer in DIY or custom made if you don’t find what you like.

This is my buddy Elmo’s custom job.

 

[mountie]

I’m a firm believer in DIY or custom made if you don’t find what you like.

This is my buddy Elmo’s custom job.

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I can bet the audio sounds good inside....

 

[Sparksalot]

I’m a firm believer in DIY or custom made if you don’t find what you like.

This is my buddy Elmo’s custom job.

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Looks like the alien fuzz takeover segment from Creepshow.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I’m a firm believer in DIY or custom made if you don’t find what you like.

This is my buddy Elmo’s custom job.

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Does it tickle Elmo?

 

[mikez71]

Elmo covering the interior, Kermit on the exterior.. interesting!

 

[mountie]

Elmo covering the interior, Kermit on the exterior.. interesting!

A generous comment...... ( " interesting " )

 

[Scrappycrow]

Do any dash covers have a cutout for the center speaker? I'm not exactly an audiophile these days, but I can use all the mids/highs I can get, so I don't want something muffling that speaker if possible.

 

[mountie]

Do any dash covers have a cutout for the center speaker? I'm not exactly an audiophile these days, but I can use all the mids/highs I can get, so I don't want something muffling that speaker if possible.

A generic dash cover , probably don't allow for speakers.... "made to fit - year/model" covers should have just a thinner material on bottom.... on better quality manufacturers.

 

[Scrappycrow]

A generic dash cover , probably don't allow for speakers.... "made to fit - year/model" covers should have just a thinner material on bottom.... on better quality manufacturers.

Sure, I understand a generic one won't. I'm specifically asking about ones made to fit our GMT900s. Many of them mention a cutout for the sensor, but I haven't run across any that specifically say they have a cutout for the speaker. The DashMat brand says this, which isn't particularly helpful: "Speakers are generally covered to protect them, but there are cases when not, depending on the complexity of the speaker and/or if the speaker may be raised or not."

 

[mountie]

Sure, I understand a generic one won't. I'm specifically asking about ones made to fit our GMT900s. Many of them mention a cutout for the sensor, but I haven't run across any that specifically say they have a cutout for the speaker. The DashMat brand says this, which isn't particularly helpful: "Speakers are generally covered to protect them, but there are cases when not, depending on the complexity of the speaker and/or if the speaker may be raised or not."

I got mine from 'CoverKing' ( Orange County, Ca).... Call them about your concern.

 

[Scrappycrow]

I got mine from 'CoverKing' ( Orange County, Ca).... Call them about your concern.

Thanks for the suggestion. I take it that you not mentioning a speaker opening means yours doesn't have one?