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Protecting your dash

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lentsnh, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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    Lentsnh

    Lentsnh [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My truck sits outside and either way i park (in my driveway) The sun Is always on it.

    What would be the best thing to do? One of those SunShade things?
     
  2. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Thats what I use when my trucks parked outside.:cool:
     
  3. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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    Sunshade, I put a dashcover on my Volvo when I bought it new in 84 and it still cracked. The heat through the glass just kills em.
     
  4. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    OR! Park it in the garage bro!!!:D
     
  5. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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    when u buy a sunshade get the thicker more expensive one, shiny material they will let less heat through...and test fit a few b4 u buy
     
  6. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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    Nope my moms and dads Garage:(
     
  7. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    How much are they usually?
     
  8. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
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    around 20 at autozone, where i used to work and like i said grab a couple and ask if u can test fit them, they wont have a problem
     
  9. Jun 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM
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    Alright thanks!
     
  10. Jun 11, 2009 at 3:06 PM
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    +1 on the sunshade and 303....Take care of the dash material and keep it out of the sun as much as you can will do it wonders!!
     
  11. Jun 11, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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    Dash mats are gay.....unless you're a grandpa. Use a sunshade and regularly apply a spray protectant of your choice. I got one of the standard sized Auto shade paded aluminum foil looking coated ones, and it fits perfect. Our trucks front windshields aren't very big.
     
  12. Jun 11, 2009 at 3:28 PM
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    I take care of all our cars! :D
     
  13. Jun 11, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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    Damn, dude. Same wavelength. I was just about to post the same thing because that's exactly what I use.

    I don't know where you can get 303 now that Boaters World closed. I know I looked around for a while before I finally found it there but that's in my area, of course.. Maybe others can suggest someplace?
     
  14. Jun 11, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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    I would get one of those fancy shag carpet dash board protectors.... frikin sweet!!! Either blue or green! ;)
     
  15. Jun 11, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    ^AHA! Thanks. I use a lot of it now since I have the tonneau.
     
  16. Jun 12, 2009 at 6:41 AM
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    mos def on the 303!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

    i get mine through autogeek
     
  17. Jun 12, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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    Lots of 303 out here in the west coast!:)
     
  19. Jun 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM
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    Foglights are for fog, not oncoming traffic!
    yep...303 is the best
     
  20. Jun 12, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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    There is a UV film that is pretty popular called Air Blue. Here's what it entails:

    Our newest Hi-Tech "Nano-Ceramic" film is designed to be installed onto the inside surface of your front windshield and the cost is in addition to any of the options that you select above for the sides and rear windows of your vehicle. Because this film is ceramic in nature, it is also 100% "non-conductive" and will not interfere with your new vehicle's electronic accessories just like our FormulaOne Pinnacle film above. AIR Blue reduces 43% of the sun's heat and 99% UV A & UV-B Rays even though it is virtually clear and does not change the appearance of your front windshield. Prior to installation, a small sample piece of AIR Blue will be temporarily installed onto your front windshield and the glass and film will be metered together to ensure that the combination of the film and the glass do not fall below 70% VLT (Visible Light Transmission). Those that fail the test cannot be installed. The price below is for the entire windshield only, and can be purchased with any of the four side & rear tint options above or by itself).
     

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