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When I had my 2020 LTZ I had to put some colored wrap on the trim in the center part of the dash and on a few console parts because of the blinding glare when the sun reflected off the chrome pieces. Yesterday I had to drive 200 miles to get my refreshed 2022 LTZ. Was all excited about the new set up but suddenly as I was driving back home an old friend called blinding sun reflection decided to join me in my new truck. Darn trim on the bottom of the radio display area was causing quite the blind spot. Time to order some more Satin Vampire Red wrap (closest match to Cherry red tint coat I could find) or go with Carbon Fiber look. Oh well, still loving the new truck

 

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On 5/22/2022 at 3:57 PM, big loser said:

When I had my 2020 LTZ I had to put some colored wrap on the trim in the center part of the dash and on a few console parts because of the blinding glare when the sun reflected off the chrome pieces. Yesterday I had to drive 200 miles to get my refreshed 2022 LTZ. Was all excited about the new set up but suddenly as I was driving back home an old friend called blinding sun reflection decided to join me in my new truck. Darn trim on the bottom of the radio display area was causing quite the blind spot. Time to order some more Satin Vampire Red wrap (closest match to Cherry red tint coat I could find) or go with Carbon Fiber look. Oh well, still loving the new truck

 

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I have/had the same problem with mine pre-refresh. The bezels around the vents and the ones at the side of the console got me. I wrapped the ones on the console. 

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I was able to get some clear 3M matte paint protection film to try on Friday but nothing but clouds and rain this weekend. Just put a few inch strip for now to see how it works. I like the factory look just really need to kill the glare. Maybe when this tropical system moves out of south Florida and the sun comes back out I can see how it does.  

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