Dash Flashback

So, anyone with experience using visor bars? I just got my STL Raptor visor ligh installed have a major flasback issue. I contacted STL about it abd they just said move it flush with the windshield but it is not possuble I have tried. Anyone have any ideas? Would a dashmat work?

Link to vid
https://youtu.be/UjiYmFuHNM8

Thanks
Sam

 

What you have to do is seal the space between the black light shade on the bar and the windshield. Light leaking out of there is what's causing your flash back. One way to do it is self adhesive foam strip that comes in rolls at Home Depot or Lowes. If the gap is too large, you need to extend the black light shade on the bar with black plastic and maybe even seal the edge of that with the same foam.

 

Can you link it to me? Also are dash mats in matte colors helpful against such flashback?

Thanks
Sam

 

This stuff is way too think, but I think you get the idea:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-K...-Weather-Seal-Self-Stick-Tape-V734H/301319342

As for a matte dash pad, it will probably help, but not as much as sealing the light against the windshield properly.

 

Would like a y-channel seal work. I think that is what it is called. It looks like a U-shape with an extension flap

Y or y the V part goes around the edge of the light bevel and the / or ~ extends to the windshield

Thanks Sam

 

Probably. You just have to get creative.

 

I wound up ordering this. Says will be here by Saturday.

https://www.covertlights.com/UChannel/

Hope it works, it is 4ft long total so I will have 1ft left over to make smaller ones fir the sides in case they are needed.

Sam

 

Here is my setup.

https://youtu.be/CUrDMqRzV84

I will be getting the u-channel for the front but my TA still flashes back. The TA is just a rectangular shape with no bevel for a u-channel, any idea how to prevent that?

Thanks
Sam

 

Just curious since I've never seen amber and green used together in a warning light. What is the light used for?

 

Security Personnel in Florida. It used to be Amber/Amber only but when Michael hit they were having such a hard time finding Security Personnel that the State OKed Amber/Green so long as the split was 50/50. I also volunteer SAR with the Local County Sheriff so use them on searches to alert people of my vehicle. Amber is the usual for utility, tow, etc and Green was originally intended for Homeland Security, but in some jurisdictions FEMA Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT falls under FEMA which falls under Homeland Security} and Volunteer Fire/EMS are permitted to use them.
I am also a CERT member (well certified as one, no CERT unit in my county or city)

Spoiler: Green emergency vehicle Lights

• Since 9/11, green is used by Homeland Security Agencies and government/private security agencies protecting high risk government and critical infrastructure.
• Green emergency lighting is used on vehicles which are protecting nuclear facilities, oil & gas depots, water storage facilities and dams, gas pipelines, airports, defense facilities, maritime facilities, and all other areas which are at a high risk of terrorist attacks.
• Green emergency lighting is also used by private security agencies securing certain government buildings and establishments where terrorist organizations may also target. However, in the State of Florida, green is allowed for use by all private security vehicles only in combination with amber lights. (Florida state legislation is pending to also allow flashing clear/white lights in combination with amber/green security patrol lights for added visibility.)
• Green and blue emergency lighting is used by some counter-terrorism agencies whilst responding to terrorist incidents, so as to distinguish the specialist agencies from other emergency departments.
• In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, green and blue is used by Homeland & National Security agencies by Municipal Police Forces in addition to counter-terrorism security agencies.
• In Washington State, under the provisions of RCW 46.37.185, a firefighter may use a green light on their privately owned vehicle with the approval of the fire chief of the department they are employed by. The green light is used for identification purposes only and does not convey any special rights or status to the vehicle.
• In Oregon, and some other states, the ‘command’ vehicle at a fire scene may use a green light to identify its location.
• In Tennessee, motorcycles in funeral processions use green lights.
• In Ohio, snowplows used by the Ohio Department of Transportation use a combination of green and amber lights.
• In New York, Connecticut and Indiana, volunteer EMTs use green lights
• In New York City, a single flashing green light separated from the other red and blue flashing lights on an NYPD vehicle denotes it as a THV (Temporary Headquarters Vehicle) also known as a Mobile Command Post vehicle and also used on a 2-star Assistant Chiefs marked RMP (Radio Motor Patrol) vehicle to identify it as such.
• In Michigan, flashing or oscillating green lights denote municipal vehicles actively removing ice, snow, or other materials from roads.

Sam

 

Interesting. Up here in New York State, we don't use green at all. Thank you for your service!