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Custom Polycarpet Dashboard Cover for 2010 - 2011 Toyota Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by bagwell, Jan 5, 2011.

  1. bagwell

    bagwell Active Member

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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    looks interesting, but i would want to see and touch one before buying. i've seen some that look cheesy.
     
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    Can't imagine that one would be any easier to keep clean.
     
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    How would you clean dust off of it? Vacumn? I currently just use my Swifter. I don't think it will cut down noise - to do that you need to insulate under the floor carpet and around the wheel wells.
     
  5. bagwell

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    I figured it would absorb more sound than the plastic dash.

    as far as cleaning it.....remove and use compressed air.
     
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    So it is not permanent. That would be interesting then. Please let us know how it works out for you. ;)
     
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    I have never noticed any noise reduction from a dash cover. I'm sure there is some reduction but think you would need some good instrumentation to measure the difference.

    There are other good reasons for a dash cover though, so if you get one please post some installed pictures.
     
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    I got the one that Costco offers, chose the fuzzy version, rather than the matte. Well made, and the people are nice to deal with -- called me up to make sure about the vent locations, etc. But it actually made glare worse -- the "fuzz" consists of near-microscopic whiskers, all parallel, and with smooth surfaces, that reflect in the windsheld when they catch the sun. If these give you the option of a felt-like finish, I recommend you try that, rather than the plush.
     
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    Any update? Did you purchase that one or a similar one? I'd like to see pictures!
     
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    i wouldnt buy it as it seems to cover up the front speakers