Long lived debate and all.................. I have wanted to replace my woodgrain dash and door trim since the day I purchased my Tahoe. Been looking around for all types. Recall reading on this board about the LS trim and part numbers so been saving my nickles and dimes (more like $10 & $20's). So I'm riding in a Cadillac ESV (fake Suburban)the other day. Has both brushed trim and woodgrain. Looks OK, still dont like the wood...... I commented how I like and prefer the brushed aluminum. The driver says, you just think that. Hang on a minute and I will turn south. Sure enough he turns south and TADAH! I'm blinded by the reflection of the brushed trim. OK, OK , long story but here is my question....

Any of you LS owners with brushed dash trim get sun reflection? The Caddy dash is different and I think they reflect because the trim is on a different angle. Interested in anyones input that has replaced their wood with aluminum or painted trim.

 

I have a LTZ with the wood trim and wanting to swap it to the brush aluminum. The dealer was going to swap it out for me, but the catch was I would have to give up the center piece console where thedrinkholders are. Therewasnt a brush aluminum trimfor that, soI just decided tostick to the wood trim. Does anyone know if there is a brush aluminum trim for the drink holder?

 

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Not a fan of all the 'activity' on the Carbon Fiber panels... I do like the floor mat though... ;-)

 

I have the Z71 tahoe and it comes with the brushed instead of wood. I have not noticed any sun reflection that comes off the dash at all.

 

I had the dealer swap the woodgrain for the brushed aluminum. I havent had any issues with glare. The woodgrain actually has a "glossier" finish than the aluminum. It doesnt seem as if the aluminum has a "coating" which seems to help reduce any glare that might occur. If you want pics, let me know, I will get some taken and posted.

 

Rat, I'm kinda suprised.
I was thinking the brushed would be better. I get a ton of glare/reflection from the glossy finish of the wood.

 

no reflection from the brushed aluminum on my LS.

 

+1

 

I had my brushed alum. painted to match the exterior.