Sun shade?

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  1. SDDuder

    SDDuder New Member

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    I recently had Spectra Photosnyc tint installed and it is working really well in the SoCal heat (35 on the front/back sides and rear window, 65 on the front). But I still need a front window sun shade that is compatible with my Advanced. The problem is that Amazon reviews are at best mixed for Prius sun shades generally - and nearly non-existent for the Prime.

    Any recommendations?
     
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  2. Prius from Dad

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    You can try this:
    Toyota Prius Parts & Accessories | PriusChat Shop

    or this:
     
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    I got this one. It works great on our wide windshield.



    Code:
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    Ditto, they ain't cheap, but they do a hell of a job. The nice thing about the Prime model is that it's actually easier to work with than the one for the Gen 3 one. That one was HUGE. It's custom cut for the Prime too. Find the place in AZ, save the CA sales tax. It gets drop shipped from NorCal anyway.
     
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    I got one made to fit the Prime but it was so hard to roll up, I replaced it with the 2 little rectangles version.
     
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    I bought the Walmart special, accordion type for large windshields. Works great
     
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  10. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Or Weathertech sells a good one too, made to fit only the Prime (and Gen4 hatchback) car's windshield.
     
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    Is there anything for the rear hatch window? Thinking of making my own with Reflectix insulation.
     
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    Don't know about the Prime, but Heatshield makes them for the Gen 3 hatchback.
     
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    Yes, there's one in the Priuschat shop.
     
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    Received my heat shield today and it was cut to fit the prime advanced. Fits very nicely! Now we'll see if it cuts down the SoCal sun.
     
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    Welcome. Who did you get it from?
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Yes, but since this was his first post and didn't say . . . I didn't want to "nice person-u-me. ;)
     
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    Mark57: I noticed you had removed the wheel covers and added the center caps. Do you mind providing me with the information on what type of center caps did you get, and where did you get them?
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Welcome to the site!

    Sure, they are Toyota Part Number: 42603-52170 (for the Prius Prime)

    I Googled and found them cheapest on Amazon.

    Here are before and after pics. (Sorry, bad color correction on the before pic)
    Before:
    20170915_080040.jpg
    After:
    20170915_080358.jpg
     
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    They also make one for the Prime.
     
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