I find the reflections on the vanity mirror light lens (light is off) distracting when driving with the visor down on a bright day. Has anyone else done anything about this, or have any suggestions for what I could use to cover it with some sort of matt surface without looking too ugly? I can live without the light.
Can't say I've noticed. How can light "reflect" off the visor when it's down. I'd be facing away from the sun, no?
I'm talking about the light, not the visor. The light lens is facing down so when the visor is down you get reflections from anything below (dashboard, wheel, glass, etc.). I often find it's in my peripheral vision so can be annoying. Was looking for a more elegant solution than Scotch tape
Maybe a matte screen protector? You may have to cut the protector to fit but that's definitely more elegant than scotch tape.
This is why everyone should have a 3d printer. Easy to measure, model and print a cover in any color.
I just can visualize the issue. Both my visors have a sliding panel that covers the mirror. If not open all the way, the light doesn't come on. Maybe with my height, I just don't notice the light at all. I'm driving a 2013 Prius...maybe my light cover is more matte finish than yours?
I was looking at it this morning and I just couldn't imagine any scenario where that light cover would cause an issue. But obviously it is for OP.
That light can have value. I'd buy some tint (still would let some light through or matte as mention above) to cover the lens. Else remove the lens and paint it solid. Or tape over with electrical black tape.
I looked it more closely yesterday and it's the steering wheel that's reflecting off the lens, in particular the light grey parts and the badge. Maybe it's a RHD issue? Maybe the light is aligned differently on the left side? I get the impression they focused on LHD customers with this car, e.g. the chassis code labels and stuff are all on the passenger door frame (for me), and rear quarter glass with the heater element is the one I can never see from the driver's seat.
