Dashboard/Windscreen reflection

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Johnny79

Discussion Starter · Jul 16, 2021

Now the sun is out, how annoying is the dashboard reflection in the windscreen?!?!? The perforations for the air con/fan is extremely disruptive to the visibility. So much so this has to be considered a design faulty surely.

Try looking above the reflection and you will see how clear visibility is if the perforations werent there.

Extremely annoying on a long trip in the sun, so much so I will be covering mine with some plain old cardboard.

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Gavster

· #2 · Jul 17, 2021

Hi Johnny,
I've not particularly noticed this on sunny days. Having said that, my sunglasses have polarized lenses and maybe this helps with the dashboard reflections?

Parkwood

· #3 · Aug 2, 2021

Johnny79 said:
Now the sun is out, how annoying is the dashboard reflection in the windscreen?!?!? The perforations for the air con/fan is extremely disruptive to the visibility. So much so this has to be considered a design faulty surely.

Try looking above the reflection and you will see how clear visibility is if the perforations werent there.

Extremely annoying on a long trip in the sun, so much so I will be covering mine with some plain old cardboard.

I noticed that on my current e class there are reflections of the centre grill and occasionally the hud housing. I think it is a feature that will arise in any car dependent on conditions.

Friendship Store

· #4 · Aug 8, 2021

Johnny79 said:
Now the sun is out, how annoying is the dashboard reflection in the windscreen?!?!? The perforations for the air con/fan is extremely disruptive to the visibility. So much so this has to be considered a design faulty surely.

Try looking above the reflection and you will see how clear visibility is if the perforations werent there.

Extremely annoying on a long trip in the sun, so much so I will be covering mine with some plain old cardboard.

Someone else posted about the reflection issue.
I have a pair of lightly shaded polarised sunglasses and they definitely cut out most of the reflections.

Swiss

· #5 · Oct 13, 2021

Johnny79 said:
Now the sun is out, how annoying is the dashboard reflection in the windscreen?!?!? The perforations for the air con/fan is extremely disruptive to the visibility. So much so this has to be considered a design faulty surely.

Try looking above the reflection and you will see how clear visibility is if the perforations werent there.

Extremely annoying on a long trip in the sun, so much so I will be covering mine with some plain old cardboard.

Same here. Its a nightmare. I've been driving around with my black gym towel lying across the dash for the last 6 months to hide the reflection

MikeP

· #6 · Mar 27, 2022

I’m glad it’s not just me! The reflections from the chequered surface of the dashboard are extremely intrusive. I haven’t tried polarised sun glasses but have considered covering the entire dashboard top with a black cloth - with a hole for the HUD, of course. It seems daft to have to resort to such a basic solution…

Parkwood

· #7 · Mar 28, 2022

I noticed it strongly for the first time this week with the sunny weather but only on some journeys in some directions at some times. When waiting for my EQC but lurking in forums and being aware of the complaints I noticed the e class also had reflections in certain conditions but not of the same order as it’s interior design is totally different. I have simply got used to it but I agree it is quite a striking effect but thankfully it does not trouble me.

Rich_wookey

· #8 · Mar 29, 2022

My wife has the same problem, and considers it a design fault. Sunglasses help but doesn’t remove the problem for her. I’m taller and it doesn’t bother me so much. Perhaps raising the seat will help those impacted?

MikeP

· #9 · Mar 29, 2022

Well, I’m short, and the seat is at maximum elevation! Maybe some black cloth will do the trick.

Unseen

· #10 · Apr 6, 2022

I think someone previously mentioned this and provided a link to a fitted dashboard cover / mat which I ordered - problem solved

Rich_wookey

· #11 · Apr 7, 2022

Unseen said:
I think someone previously mentioned this and provided a link to a fitted dashboard cover / mat which I ordered - problem solved

I have searched the forum but cannot find the link, can you post it here?

Thanks

Rich 😉

Unseen

· #12 · Apr 7, 2022

Rich_wookey said:
I have searched the forum but cannot find the link, can you post it here?

Thanks

Rich 😉

I think it was this one I ordered:-

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005002584917224.html?_randl_currency=GBP&_randl_shipto=GB&src=google&src=google&albch=rmkt&acnt=576-373-4425&albcp=16258927645&albag=&slnk=&trgt=&plac=&crea=&netw=x&device=m&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_rmkt&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-C0hsSB9wIVCuztCh3aZQFsEAQYCCABEgIq6fD_BwE&aff_fcid=d967f2e22c9e40f980acba46b60366a6-1649320177132-05896-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=d967f2e22c9e40f980acba46b60366a6-1649320177132-05896-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=99a58e0f41614dd99ec9993bed7ef6d6&afSmartRedirect=y

Rich_wookey

· #13 · Apr 7, 2022

Cheers 😉

JC Derby

· #14 · May 8, 2022

I’ve noticed it too…bit of a pain. Also sun of the piano black stuff as well..

MikeP

· #15 · May 8, 2022

I’ve looked hard and can’t find a dash cover for the EQC anywhere in the UK. I’m reduced to putting some black cloth over the offending section. And this, in a £70k car - it’s rediculous!

Unseen

· #16 · May 11, 2022

MikeP said:
I’ve looked hard and can’t find a dash cover for the EQC anywhere in the UK. I’m reduced to putting some black cloth over the offending section. And this, in a £70k car - it’s rediculous!

Mike - have you considered ordering the dashboard cover off the internet - as per the above link?

MikeP

· #17 · May 11, 2022

Many thanks, Unseen, I missed that earlier post! I've just ordered (said 20 days dely) if it ever comes I'll give you feedback.

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Unseen

· #18 · May 11, 2022

MikeP said:
Many thanks, Unseen, I missed that earlier post! I've just ordered (said 20 days dely) if it ever comes I'll give you feedback.

No worries Mike, it certainly does the trick. The only other thing that works is wearing sunglasses with polarising lenses

Dar

· #19 · May 15, 2022

I noticed a reflection today of sunlight reflecting off the vents onto the front windscreen, when the sun was high in the sky and slightly behind car; based on my usual direction and timing of travel it has not been so noticeable but thankful to know there is an aftermarket solution if I am driving in a different direction and it becomes a problem. The reflection is even more directly obscuring the center of the front windscreen than photo, depending on seating position/driver height.

For the gloss black reflection, it has helped me to keep the centre console door open (the opening below climate control for phone charger and cupholders).

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RickEQE

· #20 · 1 mo ago

Johnny79 said:
Now the sun is out, how annoying is the dashboard reflection in the windscreen?!?!? The perforations for the air con/fan is extremely disruptive to the visibility. So much so this has to be considered a design faulty surely.

Try looking above the reflection and you will see how clear visibility is if the perforations werent there.

Extremely annoying on a long trip in the sun, so much so I will be covering mine with some plain old cardboard.

I have a new EQE and IMO this is a huge design issue that never should have happened. I’m now wearing polarized sunglasses on cloudy days! MB designers- take a hint from BMW and make your dashboards a very dark color!

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