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Old 05-05-2009, 10:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Best-in-Class Windshield Reflective Screen?

Lookin' to buy an effective, durable and attractive foldaway windshield reflective screen for my '09 Passion Cabrio to protect it from the "harsh" San Diego summer sun. Any suggestions?

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Old 05-06-2009, 03:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The absolute most inexpensive method is to put the JUMBO two piece type under the windshield with both pieces in a vertical position. Since these are very large they overlap a bit, yet the mirror holds them in place and the outer edges are held captive by the inside of the A column.
Who knows... there might be a set to try out in the garage or in a van.
They must be JUMBO though not STANDARD.
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Headlights with Cataracts

I am trying to prevent my headlight covers from looking cloudy like all other cars after a few years parked in the sun. Any substance that claims UV protection on the market?
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BTW, someone posted last year a picture of a windshield sunscreen with a picture of the inside of a school bus. I'm looking for one, if it's affordable, but don't know where to start. Any suggestion? Thank you.
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BTW, someone posted last year a picture of a windshield sunscreen with a picture of the inside of a school bus. I'm looking for one, if it's affordable, but don't know where to start. Any suggestion? Thank you.
JPaul,
If you find one let me know, I'd love to have one for my Lil Bus. Last I read there was one (city bus or subway car) on some Russian site, but I wouldn't know how to find it. With all the requests I've seen here for them I'm suprised that none of our vendors has come up with one. How about it guys? Please
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Get one of these: Smart PopTop, Car Cover, Sun Shade - California PopTop



You'll be glad you did



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I am trying to prevent my headlight covers from looking cloudy like all other cars after a few years parked in the sun. Any substance that claims UV protection on the market?
How about this?
Wolfgang Plastik Surface Sealant forms a clear barrier over your plastic lenses to shield them from contamination and UV rays.
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Get one of these: Smart PopTop, Car Cover, Sun Shade - California PopTop



You'll be glad you did


I have one of these too. It's GREAT!!!!
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I have one of these, and with my tinted windows all around & the top screen closed, it works really well and it's very easy to put in and take out.
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