Sun shade thread - likes, dislikes

I order the custom fit heat shield for the "C" from Prius chat shop. I will post pics and a review after it arrives.

 

I realize this is a c-focused thread but the sunshields are very similar regardless of the model. In fact, I am currently using the PriusChat Shop shield from my GenII on my GenIII. It is much thicker and more cumbersome than any other shield I have used but this extra structural thickness helps keep it in place and covering the entire windshield without sagging like some of the more flimsy models.

My suggestion is if you are using a sunshield, try and park your car facing the sun if possible. This focuses much of the suns radiation on the sunshield where it can be reflected without heating up interior panels. In effect you want to reduce the number of windows facing the sun. Try cracking your windows to vent accumulating heat as well. This can make a big difference.

 

I just bought a sunshade from the prius chat shop, it's way too hot without one.

 

I use the little double wire edged shields. They are quick to deploy and return to storage. That is key for me.

I thought of getting a folding shield, but trying to get away from that kind. Couldn't say which is cooler, if any.

 

What kind is, and does it fit well? I just noticed they make these, and they look way better.

 

I've had this pair so long I can't remember what brand or size. I don't think it's the smallest size, but different brands will be different.

I do have to deploy the sun visors to help keep them up, but it isn't a big deal. I could try a few more to get a better fit but this is good enough.

 

I received my sunshade for the prischat store. It's really good quality, thick and stays put really well. But this style does take up a little more room when rolled up.

 

Received my (Heatshield) sunshade from Priuschat...looks like it's going to fit nicely. I am certain the car will be much cooler. This is easily the best fitting sunshade I have ever purchased. I did not have to deploy the sun visors to hold the shield in place this could be due to newness. Thumbnail pic of the interior fit. Light weight, rolls up quickly and has a velcro strap to keep it rolled up for storage. Happy thanks Priuschat store!