Side Window Visors

c4cruiser · September 24, 2004

With the rains coming (and in Washington State that's 9 months out of the year ), I think I want to add some side window ventshades. The question is who has the best or are they pretty much all the same? Looked at Lund, Auto Ventshade and Deflect-a-shield. They seem to all described as being made from Lexan and use 3M tape to attach.

Does the stick-on versions work any better than the snap-in style?

budhayes3 · September 25, 2004

I have the Ventshade snap in ones and I'm very happy with them. Personally, I don't like putting tape on my paint, but that's just me. The fit is excellent and installation literally took about a minute. If I remember correctly, I got them from www.stylinconcepts.com. If you click on the link under the picture in my sig, you can get an idea of what they look like.

6Burgh · September 26, 2004

I have always used auto vent shades. My 95 Sonoma had them on. 9 years and the tape was still holding strong. I put them on my '04 Sierra. I am not as happy with them. They only allow you to have the windows basically "cracked" without exposing the window to blowing rain. IMO

durado · September 26, 2004

With the rains coming (and in Washington State that's 9 months out of the year ), I think I want to add some side window ventshades. The question is who has the best or are they pretty much all the same? Looked at Lund, Auto Ventshade and Deflect-a-shield. They seem to all described as being made from Lexan and use 3M tape to attach.

Does the stick-on versions work any better than the snap-in style?

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I would stay away from the tape on ones. A Weathertech is a very good set. Have been using these and very satified with fit.

hywman · September 26, 2004

I have the stick on ones had to add some more double sided tape to keep them from clacking against window.

they work great now.

MCourson · September 26, 2004

Had the stick on Autovent shades, they sucked, the tape kept coming loose. Now I have WeatherTechs, great set.

03GMCinBC · September 26, 2004

I am up in your neck of the woods, BC Canada... where a day of sun is a rare thing as you know... I have had mine for over a year now and love them.

I have the snap in track ones. I dont remember the brand but they fit right into the channel. I dont remember the last time I rolled up the windows to close all the way!

Good Luck

Wingnut · September 27, 2004

I had the stick-on type ones on the 92 for about 7 years. When I took them off (one of them broke in two) a couple of months ago, it took about 3-4 hours of arthritis inducing knuckle rubbing to get all the crap off of the paint.

My .02 would be to go with the snap-in type visor.

jhm · September 27, 2004

I have Weathertechs, the fit was loose. I bought a set for my wifes Honda at the same time. The set for the Honda was tight. When I put the set in the Silverado, there was almost no resistance. One day I was washing the truck and one fell right out. I called them and they sent some thin double stick tape to put on the edge that fits into the window channel. I got the stuff and said no way will this crap last. I called again and they said the tolerances on Chevy trucks varies greatly, and this is why they are loose. He said the next truck just like mine might have a 1/8 inch diff in the window channel dimension, he also said they had lots of complaints from Chevy truck owners and the tape works. I told him I wanted new parts. He said he would send me the passenger side that fell out only. They sent a complete set. I put the tape on the original set and so far they are staying in place, I have the new set in the basement. If the originals get loose again I will put in the new set. I guess you are taking your chances with Weathertechs, but they look a hell of a lot better than the taped on ventshades.

facn8me · September 27, 2004

I wanted the in track ones. Ended up with the ventshade stick-ons. I wanted the ones for the ec windows also and since the only way they come is stick on, I figured what the hell. only had them for a couple of weeks but I am satisfied.

TarheelZ · September 27, 2004

I have the Auto Vent snap-in visors on my '00 Sierra. The driver's side fits loosely but it hasn't come out or anything...just a loose fit. Still, I like the look better than that of the type that uses tape.

Willys33 · September 27, 2004

I have the Weather-Tech in channel visors on my 2000 Silverado. They fit well and look great. I also have a '93 Silverado and had to replace the VentVisor tape. As was stated above, a real PITA to remove the glue residue. Weather-tech are all I'll buy in the future. Mike

Mule · September 27, 2004

I have the Ventshade snap in ones and I'm very happy with them. Personally, I don't like putting tape on my paint, but that's just me. The fit is excellent and installation literally took about a minute. If I remember correctly, I got them from www.stylinconcepts.com. If you click on the link under the picture in my sig, you can get an idea of what they look like.

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I have the same ones from Stylin Concepts. Have worked well for 7 years. I have a Yukon, so there are four pieces and they all work great. Would take 5 minutes to remove them if I wanted.

Once you install them, it takes a little while to get used to them. At first they seem to block your view on the A-pillar, but that feeling goes away.

c4cruiser · September 28, 2004

Thanks for the replys folks!! It sounds like the WeatherTech snap-in ones may be a decent deal. I went out to the WeatherTech website and found they have a "dark" version along with a lighter one. My truck is black so I'm thinking that the dark ones might look a little better.

Does anyone know what the material is for the shades. The Auto Ventshade website says theirs is Lexan but refer to "acrylic" in some of their other pages. The WeatherTech site just says "acrylic".

Who can recommend a good vendor for WeatherTech??

jauto98 · September 28, 2004

I had WeatherTechs on my 2004 TrailBlazer. They quickly went back into the box because they didn't fit right. The window moulding would bulge, clips didn't want to clip where they should have been, and I was not happy with how they performed with the windows. Called customer service, they reported that 1 out of 10 TrailBlazers, their product will just not fit right . Quickly sent my return info and am currently waiting on a refund. Don't get me wrong, WeatherTech's are great quality looking visors, but be warn that you may be one of the unlucky ones that it just won't fit. My suggestion would be to order straight from WeatherTech just in case you have a problem like I did. For a few bucks more than others, and I had researched for the lowest price, I would probably purchase from them again if I needed something.

Jeff