Upper dash stripe

[djprov431]

Seemed like something to try -- sure brings some pop to an otherwise bland looking area.

 

[cdn_alien]

You would think it would reflect off the windshield and create a phantom road centerline that doesn't exist.

 

[chirowolf]

I like it. Agree with cdn_alien, does it cause a distracting reflection?

I like how it breaks up the lines of the dash a bit while adding some interest.

 

[trackday14]

I would also worry about an annoying and distracting reflection…even more so on track.

 

[Time2Fly]

Looks nice and clean. If I were going to do it I'd want something fabricated, not tape because it's going to get gummy in the sun, and matte as possible to prevent reflections.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

I’d avoid covering that thin grill. It’s the heat vent for the instrument cluster electronics.

 

[Time2Fly]

Now if you pulled the grille out and painted it...

 

[djprov431]

So here's the result --- I drove the car for 3 hrs yesterday - nice sunny day. Yes, there was a reflection in the windscreen of the tape at times, but no it didn't bother or distract me whatsoever, in fact most of the time I didn't remember it was there. FWIW, this strip of 1/2" tape is not at all super stuck down or gummy - it peels right off if needed. As for 'venting?' of the dash, I'm not so sure about that.

 

[cdn_alien]

Glad it worked out for you.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

As for 'venting?' of the dash, I'm not so sure about that.

Okay, but I would avoid covering it.

 

[silent cilantro]

Now if you pulled the grille out and painted it...

You could prob use a brush or a paint pen and wouldn’t have to take the grill out. Just mask everything around carefully. I don’t think I’d do it though because the reflection would be a little distracting for me.

 

[centerpunch]

Obviously that ventilated strip is there for a reason....