Will it work for side windows? I am interested in shielding sun for my rear-facing child from both the retractable and stationary glass in '09 Flex.
798214
The shade is completely black and you will not be able to see out of that portion of the window causing a major blind spot when changing lanes, parking etc...I would not advise the shade be used for that purpose. Hope this helps db
798215
It may work very well for side windows. The people that sell them are very easy to work with and will answer any questions that you may have.
798216
These permanently mount to the glass. You theoretically could use them for side windows, but you would not be able to roll the window up and down.
798217
Due to the size of the sunshade and how they are mounted to the windshield I would not recommend this product for side windows.
798218
We have new products for back side window now. It's called Magic Retractable Shade. So far, it's posted on page 1 on Retractable Sunshade in Automotive section. Our products have solved the problems that are common with other products. The most common problems with other products include: easily broken, retractable problem, suction cups losing adhesion,rattling noise, less area coverage(14 inches wide), housing coming off during pull-up.
2042563
I could not find any other shade to fit my windshield. So it certainly does the trick for me. I have always used sunshields for every car I've ever had and this one works just as well as any. The foil-like shiny outside really helps to deflect the suns rays and I would definitely recommend it.
1065607
That is a very good question and actually many people use them for their driver side as it still provides great visibility, they are many reviews already stating that, that is what they use them for. The size of the sun shade is one of the biggest you will find on the market and if you have small front windows it may not work so well, or if you have large windows it will fit nicely.
881656
This sun shade does stick to the window. I put it on the driver side to protect my son from the sun it only comes off if he tugs on it.
444512
Our windows were not the right shape for this sunshade. We used them anyway, they don't look very good, wrinkles. But they do what they are designed to do, keep the sun out well enough for our dogs. We don't roll the windows in the back seat down that much, so I can't help you with that.
1742110
Ours is positioned to the side if the windows so there is nothing to compare that to, but we seem to not be getting any glare off of the side windows. Hope this helps.
1275552
I'm no expert, but there is a lot of flexibility in the sunshade. I ordered the shield for my car measurement, but right now I'm using it in a smaller rental car & it's serving me well.
1004471
I assume glass wouldn't be an issue. I placed a strip on the drivers side door of my car to protect the clear coat from my dog's nails. The glue is tacky and allows for immediate repositioning. Time will tell how it reacts to sunlight.
1490889
Product is made as a side door guard. Not sure what you mean by read window trim, go around the edge of the window? seal the window? You can not make turns with it- just straight- too thick. You even have to heat it up just get it more flexible to apply on the side of the car. You probably need to get the specific window trim made for you car. I think you've be wasting your $ if you tried this as a rear window trim. Hope this helps.
1278155
The rear view mirror and visors are doing the work of holding it in place but the side window pieces sure help block out that sun. The visor has to be big to fit that windshield but it sure does the job.
332441
I used it on a baby jogger City Select and it worked well. I don't know how it would do with a child standing or sitting on the back without an shade holding up the cover...
913589
There is a company window film and more that sells (windowfilmandmore.com) that sell sheets of one way mirrors (the stuff that I guess is in the window feeder that costs a whole lot more), and other glass covers that may work. They sent me free small samples (three total) but I haven't used anything yet because it hasn't gotten warm yet :) ... but any of the three look like they will work. I'm planning on using it for the window bird feeder also. (which ever one I end up picking)
1065605
These shades are actually more suited for vans, than standard cars. Because the front side windows are slanted, they do not fit. Suction cups are limited on an angle. I used them in the back, but, they do not completely shade you from the sun if it is directly side of you. You can still see the extreme brightness through the shade.
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when I talked to the manufacturer they said it on double pane windows. But we have just leaning a double pane window and it works fine.My husband has not taken the time to actually attach it and we leave in woods and it is working just fine. Sometimes too fine, like in the middle of the night giving flash flood warnings every 30 to 60 minutes and your well above the flood plain. So I would say go for it.
2277814
It's not that it would be too big, its that it's held in place by the two flaps on the side which are closed inside the car doors. It does have magnets along the top and bottom, but they're really weak...a 10 mile an hour wind and the top an bottom tend to bellow up allowing some moisture underneath the cover. Still better than nothing at all though. Don't think it would work on a rear window.
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I guess that could be true as all the windows probably won't be covered. BUT...it definitely lessens the heat on myself after I put them up. I have even put one on top of another at times when I wanted more shade. They are so versatile, awesome and cheap! You can put them up quickly and take them down quickly (which I often do when we change direction and sun is in a different place or if blocking view for driver). I also often fold one in half and stick it on part of my passenger side window when I don't need the whole window covered. TIP: I found when I put them on the dash in the sun to warm up for awhile before putting them up, they cling better. Hope that helps!
2121178
I would say so - it can be folded at the end if it is too long. I have tinted windows and it has worked fine. When you first install the window seems a bit tight, but it will relax as the cover is on. These have saved tons of scratches in my car!