i read a review where they cut down the shades .do you have to cut off both sides or just one, could someone tell me. thanks tom
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I don't know. I did not have to cut my shades or have them cut. Both fit the spaces I ordered them for.
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I looked at the construction of ours and you can cut either one side. But note the fabric material is hemmed along both sides and if you cut any side you my have raveling of the shade material. Also if you cut one side of the shade you will probably what to cut the upper and lower aluminum tubes. I would suggest that you order a shade to fit the width you need. I'm a do it your self person, retired Mechanical Engineer, and have a lot of home refurbishing experience. I would not cut the width because the material will fray over time.
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I've never even thought about cutting the shades. I just measured and bought the best fitting one. However, if you contact Coolaroo directly, they might be able to make a custom one for you. Probably going to be expensive though...
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Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my... » Read More Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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There is a clear plastic piece on top that has to be removed to take it off but I would check with the manufacturer to make sure that you get the right shade size.
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no ... but a very cool product of which we bought a second and overlapped them to provide the coverage we desired. The shade may have equal sides ... but it seems to me that one side is slightly greater in length.
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I find it simple to remove and install it. With the panels off you still get some sun, you're just not baking in it. To remove it I would just un clip the front and sides but keep the back loops on (those are the hardest if the rear hard top pannel is on. You can just roll it up and secure it on the roll bar and you'll have sun.
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The silver side is the reflective side, so the other writer probably had that facing in. If you have the silver side facing out of your windows, it might be effective to reflect heat and glare.
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Where do you need to cut? Is it a fitment issue? You shouldn't have to cut anything if you ordered for the correct vehicle. I just installed mine and only made a miniscule adjustment to make it flush better (sanded off a <1/8" gap) because that is just me.
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Not sure but if they are clear you will use the half moon side on the glasses and cut the rest off. Try the sun glasses on with them not sticking yet to see were they best fit then go for it, they work great!
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It is possible to remove the shade yourself (see Youtube videos), but looks very risky. I returned the original one I purchased and instead bought the version that already has the lens shade removed - I use mine underwater with a full frame camera. So, if you have not already done so, this is my recommendation! I have been very happy with the lens.
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Yes, the shades can be removed. Don't know why you would want to remove the brushed nickel part. I love this light, especially if you use a dimmer. It is a clean design and gives a lot of light. I purchased one, loved it and purchased two more.
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It's difficult to see behind you at night. My summer car is 20% all around, including approx 1/3 windshield, which made it necessary to install a rear-view camera. I'm not sure how much of a difference not having the front windows tinted would make, but I assume not a whole lot. I recommend going with 35% but nothing less. Twenty to thirty five is a significant difference but %50 seems like nothing at all.
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Tom, No these shades can not be cut. I saw a FAQ somewhere where a person asked the same question. They said there are stores where you can special order them, Home Depot was one of those stores. www.coolaroousa.com is the website for the manufacturer. I have 4 8's and 3 6's around my back porch. They work fantastic. One last thing, by the look of the picture you have chosen the one without the valence. The same exact product is on Amazon (pictured hanging on a porch between 2 white pillars) with a valence (not shown in picture) for a slightly cheaper price. I know this because i ordered the ones without the valences and shipped them back and got the others and saved money. Tom, No these shades can not be cut. I saw a FAQ somewhere where a person asked the same question. They said there are stores where you can special order them, Home Depot was one of those stores. www.coolaroousa.com is the website for the manufacturer. I have 4 8's and 3 6's around my back porch. They work fantastic. One last thing, by the look of the picture you have chosen the one without the valence. The same exact product is on Amazon (pictured hanging on a porch between 2 white pillars) with a valence (not shown in picture) for a slightly cheaper price. I know this because i ordered... » Read More Tom, No these shades can not be cut. I saw a FAQ somewhere where a person asked the same question. They said there are stores where you can special order them, Home Depot was one of those stores. www.coolaroousa.com is the website for the manufacturer. I have 4 8's and 3 6's around my back porch. They work fantastic. One last thing, by the look of the picture you have chosen the one without the valence. The same exact product is on Amazon (pictured hanging on a porch between 2 white pillars) with a valence (not shown in picture) for a slightly cheaper price. I know this because i ordered the ones without the valences and shipped them back and got the others and saved money. « Show Less
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you can cut off if you want. It should not effect or affect performance. I left mine and actually powered my light from either end. But, yes you can cut.
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You can try both options and see what works best for you2 shades under one suction cup will block more sun rays.Please make sure that the shades are fit to your car side windows I wish you a wise buy,Ori Firouz, CEOX-Shade
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Yes, the blind chain can be placed on the left or right side. You just have to turn the shade around a adjust a side plate as 'per instructions'. I did it on all my shades. Works great.
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I agree with the other comment. At the end of your extension you will pick up a little of the shade in the view, but you can always either back off the zoom or collapse the shade. This is problematic with pretty much all shades. There are times I have made use of this problem to take a shot with darkened corners caused by the shade to get a "burned corner" effect in the shot - especially interesting with fish-eye lenses.
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Use 2 pieces of scotch tape for each cut, place one on each side of the tint sheet, front and back, close to the edges, then pull apart slowly. That's what the instructions said, and it worked for me.
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You can cut it, but the problem with that it becomes a bit too small to cover the window. I used it to cover my rear window in a Toyota Rav4 and it covered well but there were still areas that were uncovered that the sun came through. Just a suggestion, go to an automotive store that has tints for windows, it's just as easy to get them on, they come in a variety of shades and you get a better fit. Good luck.