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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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Does anyone make a good c8 sun shade? I haven't been able to find one.
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For me the better question is whether or not a C7 sun shade will work in a C8.
I have a nice one from my C7.
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According to their website Covercraft has one:
https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV
Part Number UV11715SV. But it says for cars without PDR.

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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
According to their website Covercraft has one:
https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV
Part Number UV11715SV. But it says for cars without PDR.
The Covercraft sunshade fits fine in my 3LT. I actually worked with Covercraft to get a working prototype. Use code "CORVETTE10" for 10% off.
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Get a cheapo silver fabric twist to stow shade. We got a 2 pack at Costco for $10. Works the same as the fancy ones. But when it falls apart and they all will, you throw away the price of a Starbuck's Venti Mocha Latte. Not a mortgage payment.
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So is anyone using the Covercraft sun shades? How are they working out? Where are you storing it when not in use, does it fit behind the passenger seat? I appreciate any feedback any one who owns them can supply. I’m thinking about ordering the “COVERCRAFT UVS100 Custom Sunscreen”

I tried a couple different types of the “spring loop” sun shades but they don’t really work, they really need the visor to hold them down; C8 visor doesn’t flip down far enough. I guess, alternatively, has anyone found anything OTHER THAN the CoverCraft sun shade that is working well for them?
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95% ceramic tint for the win. Blocks the heat, only 5% light reduction.
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95% ceramic tint for the win. Blocks the heat, only 5% light reduction.
Inside the windshield? brand, cost? Thanks
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
For me the better question is whether or not a C7 sun shade will work in a C8.
I have a nice one from my C7.
I use a C7 sunshade on my C8. Width is good but it’s too short on the height by a few inches so it won’t tuck behind the visors. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by 16falcon
So is anyone using the Covercraft sun shades? How are they working out? Where are you storing it when not in use, does it fit behind the passenger seat? I appreciate any feedback any one who owns them can supply. I’m thinking about ordering the “COVERCRAFT UVS100 Custom Sunscreen”

I tried a couple different types of the “spring loop” sun shades but they don’t really work, they really need the visor to hold them down; C8 visor doesn’t flip down far enough. I guess, alternatively, has anyone found anything OTHER THAN the CoverCraft sun shade that is working well for them?
I had the same visor fit problem with my C7 and made this workaround to fit under the visor, my new C8 is in hibernation but will try it out in the spring.





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So many post their on threads, but won't spend it when needed.

I've had covercrafts in my Florida vehicles for decades. Aside from a slight bow that develops over a year or so - depending if garaif or not, all are 100% in tact and operating just fine. At $50-100 each, it's still worth it.
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Originally Posted by MIREDVET
Inside the windshield? brand, cost? Thanks
Prices/brands vary depending on your window tint installer. Just make sure it's a top brand tint as they are more optically correct (don't distort the view). Check out your local tint shops to see what they have. I've got 3M Crystalline CR90, 90% IR reduction, 99% UV reduction and 3% glare reduction. CR90 reduces light transmittance by 10%. They have darker Crystalline tints that reject even more, but I don't care for the darker tints due to the reduced vision at night.

It's like having a see-through sun shade up on all windows, all the time.

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