Tell tale reflection on windshield

Grapa · May 18, 2024

On Bright sunny days I’m getting a reflection of the sun on the windshield from the borders of the tell tale (they are painted black shinning) It is pretty bright just infront the eye line of sight..
Just wondering if anyone else notice this.
I probably just paint it with a matte finish black

WhiteBear · May 18, 2024

Yes, me too.
It is a bad careless design, the frame should be mat.
Someday I will dismantle the frame (do you know how already?) and mattify it.

Tazzieman · May 18, 2024

What IS the tell tale?

Grapa · May 18, 2024

WhiteBear said:
Yes, me too.
It is a bad careless design, the frame should be mat.
Someday I will dismantle the frame (do you know how already?) and mattify it.

No, no idea on how. But certainly will have to find out and paint it on a matte finish

Grapa · May 18, 2024

Tazzieman said:
What IS the tell tale?

The little screen infront of the steering wheel were all warning lights (engine, lockers, turn signals, parking brake etc) are.
It has a border in a shinning black finished that reflects sunlight to the windshield

Tazzieman · May 18, 2024

Grapa said:
The little screen infront of the steering wheel were all warning lights (engine, lockers, turn signals, parking brake etc) are.
It has a border in a shinning black finished that reflects sunlight to the windshield

Hmm never noticed it myself. And yes, the sun does shine in Tasmania

Maybe the mushroom absorbs it.

Tom109 · May 18, 2024

Never noted it either. I’d suggest sand paper…

ADVAW8S · May 18, 2024

Grapa said:
On Bright sunny days I’m getting a reflection of the sun on the windshield from the borders of the tell tale (they are painted black shinning) It is pretty bright just infront the eye line of sight. I’m use to it since the G wagen 2014 model has the same issue.
Just wondering if anyone else notice this.
I probably just paint it with a matte finish black

By window tint and put on the screen. Takes car of the problem.

DaveB · May 18, 2024

Tazzieman said:
Hmm never noticed it myself. And yes, the sun does shine in Tasmania
Maybe the mushroom absorbs it.

Same, Never noticed it either.
I wear polarised Serengeti sunglasses and my Safari windows and front windows are tinted with polarized and UV blocking tint.

Shopkeep · May 19, 2024

I would try black electrical tape on the gloss surround first, should take the edge off the glare. If you apply carefully should give a reasonably clean finish and easy to remove if you don't like it.

Tazzieman · May 19, 2024

Tom109 said:
Never noted it either. I’d suggest sand paper…

Or scotchbrite

ECrider · May 19, 2024

Or get the Melvile and Moon dash cover. Love mine.

ECrider · May 19, 2024

I keep thinking my rear wiper is on but the back window is just reflecting the front in the rearview mirror!!!

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