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Feb 16, 2012 | 05:02 PM

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Sun Visor Repair question

Alright so I have some floppy ears on my sun visors.
I would like to completely redo the sun visors but with something stronger like a sheet of aluminum covered with a thin layer of foam and wrapped in suede.
I've been looking for posts of someone who may have done something similar but I can find anything.

Feb 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM

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CF vendor marc@vettenuts caries stock looking aftermarket visors. Not sure the material inside but it's much better than the GM cardboard. Purchased a set myself and love em.

Feb 16, 2012 | 09:28 PM

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I had mine covered in leather by Vette Essentials when I had the rest of the interior done.

Feb 16, 2012 | 10:48 PM

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CF vendor marc@vettenuts caries stock looking aftermarket visors. Not sure the material inside but it's much better than the GM cardboard. Purchased a set myself and love em.

What he said, Mark is good people, love mine.
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Feb 17, 2012 | 09:05 AM

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I'm sure the vendors here carry good products, but I'd really like to make this a DIY. I'm going to buying a bunch of alcantara anyways so why not try to do it my self.
If there is anyone that has done this them selves I would appreciate any tips or tricks.

Feb 17, 2012 | 10:25 AM

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I've got a set of Marc's visors. Better than OEM FWIW.

Feb 17, 2012 | 11:11 AM

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Good luck. Perhaps add a Homelink while you have the guts out. I would measure the OEM cardboard and replace it with lightweight aluminum or some other harder material.

Feb 17, 2012 | 11:38 AM

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Good luck. Perhaps add a Homelink while you have the guts out. I would measure the OEM cardboard and replace it with lightweight aluminum or some other harder material.

That's a good point I'll have to look into adding the home link.