Windshield sunshade which did you buy?

[Fcnrwy]

Well, finally used my "Ford Pass Points" for something...
Just ordered my Covercraft model..

Jerry

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[MaverRick]

I still feel like not enough people realize these umbrella style sun shades are so convenient. Yes they are cheap. Yes they will probably break if you breathe on them wrong. But you can find some for like $10 to $12 or less. You can put them under a seat, in the glove box, etc. I feel like setting up a sunshade (for me personally) in a vehicle is all about quantity (basic coverage) and convenience, not quality and perfection (i.e. perfect fit).

I also bought this full size roll-up one but now I've thrown it in the garage attic since I use the umbrella style. I hated that I had to keep juggling it between the cab and the bed when I had passengers.

Amazon Search for a cheap one ($15 max):
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=umbrella+sun+shade&i=automotive&rh=n:3147717011,p_36:-1500&qid=1684960816&rnid=386419011&ref=sr_nr_p_36_5


Example:

I bought one of these for my Wife’s car. Easy to use and stores away in the door pocket. So easy that my Wife actually uses it!!

 

[2Crew]

I have this one on order:

https://www.amazon.com/KUST-Windshield-Maverick-Sunshade-Protector/dp/B09TH813XX?keywords=ford+maverick+sun+shade&qid=1681845969&sprefix=ford+maverick+sun,aps,81&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=strangerbrie-20&linkId=7043ff126a6b4954ea5f6d6700e489d0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Inexpensive and decent reviews...

Have one works great

 

[JimParker256]

I got the Kurt shade from Amazon (link here) for $26, and it fits extremely well. It is definitely thicker and heavier-duty than most of the sun shields I've owned previously, and I like that it "can" be hooked around the rear-view mirror for longer-term "sitting in the sun", but also stays nicely in place with just the windshield visors holding it in place.

 

[Red Ryder]

I have purchased a Heatshield sunshade for 5 of my last vehicles, including my Maverick. They are well made and fit perfect.

Heatshield Store

I have purchased a similar number of these from Heatshield. Always performed well and excellent fit.

 

[Potatomafia]

I have purchased a similar number of these from Heatshield. Always performed well and excellent fit.

I ended up buying the front side window shades as well. They fit great. The Florida sun takes no prisoners.

 

[Red Ryder]

I ended up buying the front side window shades as well. They fit great. The Florida sun takes no prisoners.

I introduced them to one of my friends, he put them all around on his Accord. He says it helps tremendously.

 

[carbonizedmiles]

I got this one because it easily stores between driver seat and center console

https://www.walmart.com/ip/572299492

I have the same one and as far as storing the shade, this one can not be beat. Used it all summer with travel baseball and it worked great!

 

[ejouie]

I got the KUST one as well from Amazon. Works great. I will see about long term durability though I could get 3 for the cost of the more traditional (covercraft) ones.

Putting it back into storage is an acquired skill. The twisting a rectangle counterclockwise until somehow you have a circular shape is a bit odd but comes with practice. Sort of a "all these squares make a circle" situation.

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

I bought a 24' roll of Reflectix and made a sunshield for my windshield and all the other windows for when I'm parked. Brings the temp WAY down in the truck. Had enough left over to do other projects with it as well.

 

[JimParker256]

I got the KUST one as well from Amazon. Works great. I will see about long term durability though I could get 3 for the cost of the more traditional (covercraft) ones.

Putting it back into storage is an acquired skill. The twisting a rectangle counterclockwise until somehow you have a circular shape is a bit odd but comes with practice. Sort of a "all these squares make a circle" situation.

After using these things for years, it's become easy for me to collapse the shade. I just fold it down the middle (so the two "rings" are facing each other), grab it on the lower corners (with palms facing up), the bring my wrists together, rolling my hands inward as I do so. And "poof" the thing folds in thirds, so it will fit back into the little sleeve, which stores neatly between the passenger seat and the center console.

 

[JimParker256]

I bought a 24' roll of Reflectix and made a sunshield for my windshield and all the other windows for when I'm parked. Brings the temp WAY down in the truck. Had enough left over to do other projects with it as well.

I did that with my Prius (the last car before the Maverick). They fit pretty well initially, but over time (about a year) they became more and more loose-fitting, to the point only the front windshield one (held in place by the visors) would stay in place. I cut new ones that were slightly oversized, and again they lasted about a year before they just wouldn't stay in place. Thus my decision to go with Kust this time.

 

[mdub311]

I bought this one. It’s thick and a little hard to fold but it works great and it’s a perfect fit!
KUST Windshield Shade Custom Fit for Ford Maverick 2022 2023 2024 Sun Shade Front Windshield Sun Visor Foldable Thicker 5-Layer Block Heat and Sun UV Rays https://a.co/d/8X36K9a

Windshield sunshade. Which did you buy? I do not have my truck yet, and am looking to get a universal sun shade to put in the windshield because of the blazing sun and heat we have here in Texas. Can anybody give me the rough height and width dimensions of the windshield in inches.

Thanks
Matt

 

[flashfearless]

Windshield sunshade. Which did you buy? I do not have my truck yet, and am looking to get a universal sun shade to put in the windshield because of the blazing sun and heat we have here in Texas. Can anybody give me the rough height and width dimensions of the windshield in inches.

Thanks
Matt

WeatherTech is the only way to go

 

[JimParker256]

WeatherTech is the only way to go

I bought WeatherTech for my camper (based on a Chevy E4500), and they are pretty nice, but take up a LOT of space when not in use. Also, the two side window shields are a bit loose (after 18 months) and I'm constantly having to re-insert them to keep them properly in place.

No such issues with the Kust shade, nor will there be – given the springy "hoop" that holds everything in position.

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