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1. What is the purpose of a dash cover?

Intense UV rays that penetrate your windshield cause both cosmetic fading and physical damage to your dash over a period of time. This means that your dashboard will deteriorate and not only look less desirable it will also take a big hit to the resale value as the dashboard is one of the first things buyers see and a good indicator of how well the vehicle was maintained. A DashMat is specially designed to protect your dashboard from fading, cracking, and deteriorating all while adding an upscale look to your dashboard.

Think of a dash cover as a protective shield for your dashboard. The perfect fit paired w/ hook & loop strips if needed keep the DashMat in place as you round corners or slam on your breaks. The material is designed to block UV rays from reaching your factory dash while also absorbing heat. If you wait to long to protect your factory dash the material becomes super brittle and just falls apart and the only way to fix is to replace your dashboard panel which isn't cheap.

2. What is the best material for dash covers?

We have vigorously tested many materials over the years to find the best materials that can hold up to the relentless suns exposure and protect your vehicle dashboards. Our SoftFoss fiber carpet used in our Original Carpet DashMats & Ultimats are the best dash cover material in our opinion. All of our DashMat material options will protect your factory dashboard amazingly well, but the carpet we use is colorfast, non-shrink, heat and UV resistant which means they will hold up longer than the other materials.

3. Can I use a DashMat on a cracked dashboard?

Anyone that waits to long to protect the dash of their vehicle always comes to this cross road do you spend a lot of money to replace a dashboard panel or cover it up. Well luckily you can still make the more economical choice here and use a dash cover to hide that unsightly dash. Depending on how bad your dash has deteriorated you could just put directly over-top your dilapidated dash, but you do want to be mindful where you put the hook and loop fasteners as you want to find areas that are still stable. If your dashboard has major cracks and doesn't look right with the mat you can add some masking tape below to reduce the gaps to provide a better surface. Your dashboard will still be brittle so you want to be cautious about what you toss up there, but a quality dashmat will help prevent more damage and dramatically change the look of your vehicle in a great way.

4. Will it help keep my vehicle cooler?

Actually yes! Your windshield is a large magnifying glass that shines directly onto your dashboard which cooks the surface...literally you could probably cook an egg on some dashboards as they get that hot. A good dash cover will actually absorb the heat while dissipating the heat so it doesn't permeate down to your factory dashboard. This means that the DashMat also doesn't get as hot which reduces the heat that radiates off and back at the driver and passengers.

Sunscreens are a great way to also reduce the heat in your vehicle, but they only work when the vehicle is parked. A Dashboard Cover actually works when parked and while driving to provide a dramatically cooler vehicle interior at all times. We recommend using both a custom Sunscreen & DashMat for maximum impact on keeping your vehicle cool.

5. How well will a dash cover fit my dash?

You can expect a perfect fit for your dashboard. We use precise measurements to measure every curve, dip, vent, sensor, and feature your vehicle dashboards have. Over the year's dashboards have become more complex, but so have our techniques in crafting Custom DashMats. We use stylish seems, hems, and darts to allow dashmats to contour to the shape of your dashboard better in most cases while our Ultimat for select trucks and SUV's is soft molded from one piece of fabric.

Keep in mind we don't have photography for every dashmat on every dashboard, but when you enter your Year/Make/Model/Submodel details we match you to the pattern automatically that fits your vehicle, but the image may be a generic image.

6. Do DashMats cover the vehicle vents, sensors, or speakers?

All dash covers are not equal. A custom Covercraft DashMat will always have vents and sensors cutout that match your exact dashboard. When you enter your vehicle details you may have to choose an option for a sensor cutout or not as your vehicle may have had both options depending on the features it came with. Sensors are typically located at the top of the dashboard near the windshield in the center.

Speakers are a different story though. In most cases we will cover your speakers, but don't worry the material is designed not to muffle the sound. So why do we cover most speakers? Simple, most speakers use plastic which actually breaks down much faster than the rest of your dashboard. So we cover your speakers to make sure all of your dash is protected including the plastic trim.

7. Can a dash cover reduce windshield glare?

Dash covers are a great way to reduce windshield glare. Not every vehicle suffers from windshield glare as it depends on the original windshield and dash designs. Vehicle's that experience windshield glare though should go towards darker colors like black or charcoal that will absorb light versus reflect light. In the Covercraft DashMat line we recommend our Original Carpet, Ultimat, or LTD Edition DashMats as the material is better designed to absorb light.

8. How do I know if I have a dashboard sensor?

The quick way is to look at the center of your dashboard closest to the windshield and look for a bulb or dimple. If you see this than you have a dash sensor. If your vehicle has features like automatic headlights, auto climate temperature controls to regulate the interior temp, or even an ultrasonic park assist you most likely have a dashboard sensor.

9. How do I know if I have a Heads Up Display?

If you have this you typically know as it displays information like speed or temperature onto your lower windshield vs. having to read your dashboard gauges.

10. Will hook and loop fasteners ruin my dashboard

Nope, perfectly safe to use on your dashboard. If you ever remove your dashboard simply peel off and use rubbing alcohol to remove any sticky residue.