Rear heatshield falls down

ny biker · 08-03-2007, 06:48 PM

Does anyone know how to get the rear heatshield to stay on the window?

I just bought one and tried to use it for the first time. I press as hard as I can on the suction cups but they come unstuck and the thing falls down after about 20 seconds.

Thanks

1fixitman · 08-03-2007, 11:08 PM

Leave the thing in the back window area on top of the cargo cover and let the suction cups get warm for a day or two. When they have been in the warehouse for a while the cups are bent in a bad position. Also check the cleanliness of your glass. Look very carefully at the suction cups and make sure the small tab that sticks out to help you remove the cup is placed properly. Some of the cups were molded improperly and the tab extends down into the cup. When you place the heat shield in the window ensure you put the bottom half of the shield down inside the bottom area where the glass meets the plastic part of the rear hatch. There is a slight angle that helps hold it in place. I think it helps quite a bit if you put the suction cups on glass only and not on a heater strip. I contacted canvas works about the front windshield heat shield and asked them to send me a few extra suction cups that I can add to the middle to help prevent sagging. I purchased heat shields for the entire car. Hope this helps.

Godiva · 08-04-2007, 12:02 AM

Mine doesn't stay up either. No matter what. I don't use it anymore.

08-03-2007, 11:08 PM	#2
1fixitman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 169 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Leave the thing in the back window area on top of the cargo cover and let the suction cups get warm for a day or two. When they have been in the warehouse for a while the cups are bent in a bad position. Also check the cleanliness of your glass. Look very carefully at the suction cups and make sure the small tab that sticks out to help you remove the cup is placed properly. Some of the cups were molded improperly and the tab extends down into the cup. When you place the heat shield in the window ensure you put the bottom half of the shield down inside the bottom area where the glass meets the plastic part of the rear hatch. There is a slight angle that helps hold it in place. I think it helps quite a bit if you put the suction cups on glass only and not on a heater strip. I contacted canvas works about the front windshield heat shield and asked them to send me a few extra suction cups that I can add to the middle to help prevent sagging. I purchased heat shields for the entire car. Hope this helps. __________________ D Rock Removed wheel trim rings($0), Heat shields(mostly use windshield one since I have tint now) all the way around($120), BT Plate($165), EBH($39), 195/65 R15 Bridgestone Turanza LS-T tires at 42/40(now discontinued $340), Weather tech window vent shields($120), Zaino wax system($93), Scan Guage II($149), Nushield MFD screen protector($19), MFD hood(sun glare reducer $34), Fumoto 103N oil drain plug($21), Daryl the EV nut's Magnificient SUPER LED upgraded interior lights($434), Blocked upper grill($1.42), 35% window tint except front windshield LLumar brand($175), Mud flaps($36) what is next LOL?

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08-03-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
ny biker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 441 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Does anyone know how to get the rear heatshield to stay on the window? I just bought one and tried to use it for the first time. I press as hard as I can on the suction cups but they come unstuck and the thing falls down after about 20 seconds. Thanks

08-04-2007, 12:02 AM	#3
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,342 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 7	Mine doesn't stay up either. No matter what. I don't use it anymore.