Difference between Prius Heat Shield and regular sun shields?

shayndel · 03-28-2007, 03:02 PM

What is the difference between the Toyota Prius heat shields sold on Prius Chat by Canvasworks, and the regular sun shields you can get in the auto stores?

Does the sun beating down hurt the computer display when the car is not on?

I'm about to buy my new Prius package 2, maybe tomorrow, in San Francisco!

Thanks!

JimboK · 03-28-2007, 03:25 PM

I suspect you'll have a hard time finding one to fit the Prius windshield exactly at your local K-Mart or auto parts store. They're either too short for the Prius' long windshield or too wide. The wide one (more suitable for large pickups or SUVs) will work but they're cumbersome to use. The Canvasworks shade is made to fit the Prius.

The Canvasworks shades rolls up for storage, rather than accordion-folding like most. Some think it's a PITA to roll up, but it doesn't bother me.

The Canvasworks shade will sag somewhat in the middle after awhile. It hasn't been a big issue for me, but it has for others. Another PC member, efusco, described and posted pics of a modification to the shade that solved the sagging problem. Sorry, I don't have the link, but you can try searching, or maybe he'll see this and post.

I used an auto parts store model at first. See this thread for a problem with the dash display that arose after using it.

Skwyre7 · 03-28-2007, 03:37 PM

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The Canvasworks shade will sag somewhat in the middle after awhile. It hasn't been a big issue for me, but it has for others. Another PC member, efusco, described and posted pics of a modification to the shade that solved the sagging problem. Sorry, I don't have the link, but you can try searching, or maybe he'll see this and post...
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Here are the pictures that JimboK is referring to. OK, it's a bunch a pictures, but you'll be able to find to relevant ones. I did the same thing with my shade (following efusco's pictures) and can attest to it working. I get little to no sagging. And the best part, when my wife saw what I was doing, she thought I was brilliant! I did give credit where it was due though.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-28-2007, 07:13 PM

It's a perfect fit for the windshield (i.e. it's customised).

The screen can get pretty darn hot in the summer (and I'm in Canada lol). Try it one day without the sunshade.

03-28-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,553 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 104 Times in 72 Posts Friends: 6	I suspect you'll have a hard time finding one to fit the Prius windshield exactly at your local K-Mart or auto parts store. They're either too short for the Prius' long windshield or too wide. The wide one (more suitable for large pickups or SUVs) will work but they're cumbersome to use. The Canvasworks shade is made to fit the Prius. The Canvasworks shades rolls up for storage, rather than accordion-folding like most. Some think it's a PITA to roll up, but it doesn't bother me. The Canvasworks shade will sag somewhat in the middle after awhile. It hasn't been a big issue for me, but it has for others. Another PC member, efusco, described and posted pics of a modification to the shade that solved the sagging problem. Sorry, I don't have the link, but you can try searching, or maybe he'll see this and post. I used an auto parts store model at first. See this thread for a problem with the dash display that arose after using it. __________________ Jim Click here for car details.

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03-28-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
shayndel Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	What is the difference between the Toyota Prius heat shields sold on Prius Chat by Canvasworks, and the regular sun shields you can get in the auto stores? Does the sun beating down hurt the computer display when the car is not on? I'm about to buy my new Prius package 2, maybe tomorrow, in San Francisco! Thanks!

03-28-2007, 07:13 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	It's a perfect fit for the windshield (i.e. it's customised). The screen can get pretty darn hot in the summer (and I'm in Canada lol). Try it one day without the sunshade.