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WIndshield sun glare

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by drmarving, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. drmarving

    drmarving New Member

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    The sun visors are too small and the windshield is too high making it difficult to drive into the setting sun. Any way to add some tinting or darkening that won't compromise safety and yet reduce the glare?
     
    #1 drmarving, Dec 3, 2007
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  3. richard schumacher

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    Wearing a visor works for me. It's cheap and easy to adjust.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Dec 3, 2007
  4. cairo94507

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    I had a tint strip installed on the windshield that goes down approximately 6" from the top. I had it done it a medium tint by a window tint shop. It works perfectly and looks excellent IMO. From theoutside it looks just like every other car with a factory tinted glass. Cost $40.
     
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    does the tint improve view of the monitor display?
     
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    we were going to have the eyebrow tint applied but the guy told us that the film wouldnt adhere properly where those sensors are behind the rearview mirror. i am interested in that shade extender though. probably order one.
     
    #6 tasker109, Jun 30, 2008
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    Link doesn't work.
     
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    All I know is my tint strip goes all the way across the windshield, extends downward approx. 6" and looks perfect from the inside or outside. Cost me $40 for the tint shop to do it. I did it medium dark and it solved the glare problem people complain about. The added benefit being from the exterior it looks factory.
     
    #10 cairo94507, Jul 4, 2008
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