Windshield Sun Shades & Snow Covers

Sun and heat can make your car or truck an uncomfortable place on a hot summer day and over time cause serious and expensive interior damage. Luckily we have a simple solution. A sun shade is an economical, easy-to-use, way to prevent personal discomfort and costly damage. Just place it behind your windshield whenever you park your car in the sun and you can block destructive UV rays and lower the interior temperature by up to 50°F. To further cool and protect your ride we also offer side, rear window, and sunroof shades and full vehicle shade kits.

Prevent the Greenhouse Effect

A closed car parked in the sun on a hot summer day becomes a greenhouse, with the windows letting in plenty of sunlight but at the same time trapping heat inside the vehicle. While greenhouses are great for plants, the greenhouse effect isn't so great for you and your car. You know how uncomfortable it is getting into the car, especially if you're wearing shorts and you have vinyl or leather upholstery. These materials, especially when they're black, absorb heat, and in extreme cases may even cause a skin burn. But the damage sun and heat can do to your car is even more severe.

Ultimate Interior Protection

The temperature inside a closed car on a hot, sunny day can soar past 120°F, and some surfaces like the dashboard may reach 180°F or more. Such heat causes different kinds of damage to your vehicle's interior including:

• Unsightly cracks and splits on the dash.
• Cracked steering wheel.
• Faded cloth or cracked leather upholstery.
• Reduced visibility. This is because the heat causes chemicals from the various interior materials to off-gas and create a film on the inside of the windows.

The sun's damaging rays are insidious, but if ignored over time they end up costing you plenty in repair bills to replace cracked and faded dash panels and upholstery, or in the decreased value of your vehicle if such damage is present come resale or trade-in time.

Types, Installation & Storage

We offer shields that are custom made for each application, so you can be confident of perfect fit and complete windshield coverage. Most feature an outer surface that reflects the sun and deflects damaging UV rays, and the shade will also insulate your interior from the heat. Some of them are black on the other side and can be reversed in the winter to absorb heat and prevent frost buildup. Most shades are easy to install, and require nothing more than your sun visors to stay in place. When not in use, they fold or roll up for compact storage and some come with a convenient storage bag. Keep your shield handy and use it whenever the sun is blazing, to maintain your comfort and preserve your interior.

All-Round Protection

On our digital shelves, you'll also find shades for side and rear windows, and sunroofs, as well as full kits, for many makes and models. Like our windshield shades, they are custom made for each application to ensure a perfect fit, and with their installation you can further reduce your interior temperature while protecting your cabin from damage. And if reflective silver is not your style we also have shades emblazoned with automotive and college logos, images of superheroes and cartoon characters, and scenes from popular movies and TV shows. You can cool and protect your interior and at the same time make it look like the crew of the Starship Enterprise or the Millennium Falcon is piloting your vessel!

Winter Weather Protection

But sunshine isn't the only thing that hits your windshield. If you live in a colder clime you have the joyless task of having to scrape it every time it snows before you can drive. This is a tedious job on a small car, but it is a real hassle to reach all the ice and snow on the windshield of today's tall trucks and SUVs. If you're tired of scraping your windshield in freezing temperatures, then one of our covers will come in useful. Each of the shields we carry is custom made for the specific application, so you get perfect fit and complete coverage, which results in a clear windshield and optimal visibility in stormy weather when you need it most.

Ease of Use & Storage

These shades are easy to install. When the forecast is for snow, just unroll your winter windshield cover until it lays flat. It is retained at the bottom by the wiper blades, and straps or flaps trapped between the A-pillars and doors secure the sides, to resist high winds and prevent theft. After a snowfall, just remove the shield – and all that snow and ice – from your windshield, roll it up for storage and you can be on your way. Like our sun shades, many snow covers come with a convenient storage bag. All of them are made tough to hold up under extreme winter weather conditions, ensuring you get many years of reliable service. They're non-absorbent and remain flexible even at low temperatures.