Have you ever walked through a crowded mall or beach parking lot during the summer and spotted a flimsy cardboard windshield shade with a pair of sunglasses printed on the up side? It may even have the word "HELP" on the other side in big letters, as if you’d have time to fuss with positioning it during an actual emergency.
Odds are you’ve seen those cardboard sun shades – covered with stains from inevitable spills, curled up at the corners because of moisture, and permanently bent out of shape because the owner stowed it carelessly one time without realizing how easily they damage.
Thankfully, advanced materials and clever designs have brought the days of the cheap corner-store sun shades to a close. Welcome to the modern world of windshield shades that protect your interior during the summer. And, shades that make your life easier in the winter.
More specifically, big improvements have been introduced into the formerly imprecise business of windshield shades. First, a number of manufacturers have introduced shades which are designed to fit a specific year, make, and model car – guaranteeing an excellent fit. Plus, there are weatherproof windshield shades designed to be installed on the outside of the glass, allowing you to clear snow, frost condensation, and ice in mere seconds.
Sun Shades Install Inside To Keep Your Interior Cool
When it comes to battling oppressive heat and keeping interior temperatures below scalding, we’ve got sun shades that fit like a glove - blocking the inside of your entire windshield thanks to suction cups that keep everything in place without sagging.
And because the sun shades we offer fully block ultraviolet rays, interior components don’t suffer the ravages of the sun. Dashboard tops are less likely to crack, vinyl upholstery won't fade, leather won’t dry up, and interior plastics are less likely to off-gas which can fog the inside of the glass and leave the air inside your vehicle filled with toxic chemicals.
Our shades are sourced from some of the best-known brands in the business. For starters, we’ve got the WeatherTech vehicle-specific TechShade Sun Shade. Suction cups help hold it in place, and it easily rolls up for storage. Weather Tech backs this product with a full 3-year warranty.
We’ve also got the value-priced Covercraft vehicle-specific Flex Shade Sun Shade. Easy to install, and just as easy to remove, it reflects up to 97% of the sun's damaging UV rays. Moving up a step, their UVS100 Heat Shield features triple laminate construction to block virtually all heat and damaging rays from the sun. Additionally, the UVS100 is available in a choice of solid colors.
Intro-Tech Automotive’s Custom Auto Shade can reduce interior temperatures by as much as 40 degrees. For even greater blockage of the heat, consider their Ultimate Reflector Custom Folding Auto Shade. This product, with its 6 layers of protective material, is designed to be reversed and used in the winter to absorb the sun's rays and warm up your interior, even on cold days. For good value, we also recommend the 3-layer Coverking Custom Sunshields and Coleman universal-fit Blue Sun Shade.
The Custom Accessories universal-fit Nylon Loop Sunshade comes in two sections that join together to cover an entire windshield. Or, the sections can be configured to cover a smaller side window if necessary. The Dash Designs Retractible Sun Shade is designed with an accordion texture that can retract into a 1.5” housing that attaches to the passenger-side A-pillar – making it extremely easy to use. If you feel like adding a bit of style, Pilot offers reflective sun shades with Swarovski Diamond Stitch or multi-colored patterns! And if you prefer large custom automaker and other logos, you owe it to yourself to check out our Plasticolor lineup of sun shades.
Snow Shades Install On The Outside Of Your Window To Prevent Snow & Ice Buildup
If you live in a cold weather climate, we’ve got snow shades that are designed to be mounted on the outside of your windshield over the glass, then secured in place with ends that snug in between closed doors for theft protection. Some feature additional straps. When you’re ready to go, simply peel the cover up to reveal a clear windshield – with no snow to wipe off, ice to scrape away, or lengthy warm-up until the car's defroster starts working.
For the ultimate in winter windshield protection, we offer the 4-layer Intro-Tech vehicle-specific Custom Snow Shade. For extremely windy areas, Coverking's Custom Frostshield also offers extremely effective weather protection with additional straps that secure to vehicle side mirrors. We’ve also got the Classic Accessories Classic Auto Windshield Cover (universal fit 67” x 28”) with fabric-colored magnets for holding the cover in place, and the Race Sport universal-fit Frost and Snow Shield Cover with durable polyester construction.
Sun Shade Protection For Other Vehicle Windows
Because the sun doesn’t just single out your front windshield to beam through, we’ve also got vehicle-specific sun shade kits fitted for side windows, rear windows, and glass sunroofs. Or, choose a full-vehicle kit that includes everything!
As we mentioned, the world of windshield shades has been vastly improved by forward-thinking manufacturers we feature. If you do not own a shade, or if the one you have really doesn’tt fit well, do yourself a favor and examine how affordable and simple it is to protect your car's interior from the harmful effects of the sun. And don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you have – we’re here 7 days a week!
