Windshield sunshade
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From: Camarillo, CA
Windshield sunshade
Does anyone recommend a custom fit windshield shade? I returned a unit from Pigenius which was pretty thick (a bit cumbersome to put on) and didn’t fit perfectly, in my opinion.
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From: Buckeye, AZ
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Being in AZ I bought the one that Costco sells on sale now for $9.95 in size large. It fits the C8 very well and folds very small and stores nicely behind the passengers seat.
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I bought this:
I do have to pull it up behind the visors slightly but any larger and I don't know where I'd put it in the car. This one can fit behind the seat.
I do have to pull it up behind the visors slightly but any larger and I don't know where I'd put it in the car. This one can fit behind the seat.
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From: Garden Valley CA
I'm using Coverking. It's a rollup that can be folded and bent enough to store behind the passenger seat if you leave it forward a little bit. The way it is cut it fits good inside the trim but then the visors can't reach it to hold it in place. I pull it up a bit so the visors and mirror can hold it in place at the top but then it has a gap at the bottom. However the forward portion of the dash is all metal so that doesn't bother me. There are some that use suction cups to hold it in place but I didn't want to deal with that.
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From: Southwest Florida
I only buy CoverCraft for all my vehicles they are custom designed for each vehicle because no car is alike. Yes they cost more but they worth it especially if you live in really hot states.
https://www.covercraft.com/c/sunscreens
Benefits:
Custom Patterned for a Perfectly Fits the Windshield
Triple Laminate Construction
Thick Foam Insulator Core
Reflects Damaging UV Rays
Dramatically Reduces Heat Build Up….yes it does!
Sleek Look
Elegant Black Binding
Compact Accordion Fold Design….when not using it and driving with no passenger I place it between the passenger seat and door. I can still reach it from the driver seat. When a passenger is aboard I place it in the net in the rear storage area.
https://www.covercraft.com/c/sunscreens
Benefits:
Custom Patterned for a Perfectly Fits the Windshield
Triple Laminate Construction
Thick Foam Insulator Core
Reflects Damaging UV Rays
Dramatically Reduces Heat Build Up….yes it does!
Sleek Look
Elegant Black Binding
Compact Accordion Fold Design….when not using it and driving with no passenger I place it between the passenger seat and door. I can still reach it from the driver seat. When a passenger is aboard I place it in the net in the rear storage area.
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Tsigwing——what is a “clear tint”? I’m planning to get my windows tinted but don’t want to be driving blind in the evening. I just want a windshield tint to block the UV rays. Your clarification is appreciated.
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From: Atoka, TN
I use “Air80” made by Lumar, I believe. It’s a clear ceramic tint film that blocks UV. My eye glasses will not transition in my vehicles. It helps immensely at reducing interior temps.
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I only buy CoverCraft for all my vehicles they are custom designed for each vehicle because no car is alike. Yes they cost more but they worth it especially if you live in really hot states.
https://www.covercraft.com/c/sunscreens
Benefits:
Custom Patterned for a Perfectly Fits the Windshield
Triple Laminate Construction
Thick Foam Insulator Core
Reflects Damaging UV Rays
Dramatically Reduces Heat Build Up….yes it does!
Sleek Look
Elegant Black Binding
Compact Accordion Fold Design….when not using it and driving with no passenger I place it between the passenger seat and door. I can still reach it from the driver seat. When a passenger is aboard I place it in the net in the rear storage area.
https://www.covercraft.com/c/sunscreens
Benefits:
Custom Patterned for a Perfectly Fits the Windshield
Triple Laminate Construction
Thick Foam Insulator Core
Reflects Damaging UV Rays
Dramatically Reduces Heat Build Up….yes it does!
Sleek Look
Elegant Black Binding
Compact Accordion Fold Design….when not using it and driving with no passenger I place it between the passenger seat and door. I can still reach it from the driver seat. When a passenger is aboard I place it in the net in the rear storage area.
I would not buy anything other than Covercraft. Great product. I also get my front window tinted with 70%, does not make night time darker but blocks enough of the AZ sun I can drive without sunglasses and the interior is protected.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2021
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From: Northwest Florida
I bought this one:
It does not fit well. It is exactly the size of the windshield, but it's too short to be supported by anything and it looks weird because it does not hold in place.
On the other hand, it is just small enough to fit behind the head rests when I drive (I have the LCD mirror so I don't need to see through the window) so at least it does not get in the way. This is actually appreciated because the cabin is otherwise pretty small.
Overall, it does the job and I can store it fairly conveniently when not in use but does not look great.
It does not fit well. It is exactly the size of the windshield, but it's too short to be supported by anything and it looks weird because it does not hold in place.
On the other hand, it is just small enough to fit behind the head rests when I drive (I have the LCD mirror so I don't need to see through the window) so at least it does not get in the way. This is actually appreciated because the cabin is otherwise pretty small.
Overall, it does the job and I can store it fairly conveniently when not in use but does not look great.
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I use the CoverCraft one on my C7 and used one on my C5s before. Great fit and works well to block out the sun/heat.
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Cover craft is a good product but for over $100 I’m not feeling the love. I have this one, and at half the cost it does just as good a job and fits the windshield perfectly.
https://www.corvettestoreonline.com/...waAubyEALw_wcB
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From: Maryland
You say you just bought it. Online or in a store? I don't see any $9.95 sunshades for sale at Costco.
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From: DFW
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