I originally used the plastic cap methods on the car a few years ago. You use silicon to attach the “cover”- and it only looks semi okay if you look thru the windshield on to the front of the day. The plastic was a little short and you can see the seam. Also the ends were short as well. If I can get it out of the car storage locker I will shoot you a picture for you to decide. A great alternative to the expensive repairs AND no taking the whole dash apart to get the pad off.