Looking for a Front windshield/dash shade

**Bamaboy007** · 08-02-2011, 03:07 PM

do any of you have an opinion on either a folding or the circular shades to place in the front dash window to keep the heat out. I have a 128i BMW Coupe and I need something for the front. Would you go custom fitting or just some universal product and what brand do you recommend?

**Setec Astronomy** · 08-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Eclipse Sun shade, Auto Sun Shade, UV Shield Sun Shades, covercraft sun shade, car window shade, windshield shade, sunshade

Go with one of the Covercraft ones--the Custom UVS is better but it's thick and stiff and is more of a storage problem.

**DHCrocks** · 08-02-2011, 04:46 PM

get your winshield tinted. I have a tint called Air80 on my windshield, it's pretty much clear, you can't tell the difference but it helps to reject heat and glare. I think it is made by llumar and is specifically made for windshields.

**Old Tiger** · 08-02-2011, 06:00 PM

I ordered a custom CoverCraft from AG last week. Expect it next weeek. I am sure I will prefer a custom. Have had others and they are fair.

**ScottB** · 08-02-2011, 06:27 PM

Covercraft indeed ...

**Rsurfer** · 08-02-2011, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Old Tiger

I ordered a custom CoverCraft from AG last week. Expect it next weeek. I am sure I will prefer a custom. Have had others and they are fair.

First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.

**Brace1** · 08-02-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.

Same here, had mine for > 6yrs now and looks as good as new (except for minor sagging).

**flyinion** · 08-03-2011, 02:56 PM

Another vote for the covercraft custom here. I'm pretty sure that's what I bought from the Nissan dealer for my car. Previously I'd never used a sunshade in my car, wow what a difference. The car will still be warmer than the outside but it can be 90's out and I won't fry myself on the brushed metal bits in my car which is important since my stickshift knob has a metal plate with the gear pattern on top lol

**Old Tiger** · 08-03-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.

That is impressive Ron!