Armor-All, window tint and other sun protection/cooling on new cars?

I gave up on all the greasy-kid stuff, about 20 years back.; I'm sceptical it does anything helpful, and didn't like the look. I just damp cloth if needed, leave it mat finish. Not sure that window tint would do much either; for me window tint says aftermarket. If I was used car shopping and it had "tinted" windows, I'd pass. Think the best you can do is windshield screens, park facing away from the sun if possible, and garage park if you've got it.

 

buy the cheap $10 jumbo type s sun shade from costco and get the front windshield tinted.
i wipe down the interior after every car wash with chemical guys products too.

 

I have 5% Ceramic tint on mine. With temps at 104 today and as much as 110 plus during summer you can't go wrong. Ceramic is the ONLY way

 

Try 303 Aerospace Protectant (this product does not dry, you have to wipe it down after applying it). Much better product than Armor All.
For window tint, you get what you paid for. Low quality films will purple and peal. You need a film that reduces heat . Although I have no problem with my SunTek HP, they advertise 99% UV blocking but not heat .

 

Says the man in temperate climate .

Out here where triple digits are achieved this time of year (and today to be even more accurate), window tinting is fantastic.

Don't knock it until you've lived in an area where you should try it.

 

I'm up in Canada and am also a huge fan of ceramic tint. I didn't go very dark (40%/30%) but it has a very noticeable difference in heat reduction and comfort. Holding up perfectly almost 12 years later, not at all like the old aftermarket tints that used to bubble and peel.

Plus heat is one of the suspected (known at this point?) killers of traction batteries, so a bonus reason to go ceramic.

 

I have a custom fit sunshade bought from Amazon.

Fits well.

 

More info please? I need one.

 

There's a bunch on the market. Take your pick.


2019 Toyota Prius Prime | Windshield Sun Shade - Custom Car Window and Windshield Sunshade | WeatherTech


https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/shop/2019-toyota-prius-prime/sunscreens/

 

Window tint makes a dramatic difference. I have 3M Crystalline on my other two cars and after driving the new Prius home, I've been trying to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. It may not make much difference if the car has been baking in the sun but on drives, it's the difference between feeling uncomfortable heat on your arms/legs versus just barely feeling the warmth.

 

Agreed, I had it done on our Odyssey, windshield and front side windows. Dramatically reduced the need for sunglasses while driving and much less heat from the door window. A/C has an easier time keeping up. But if it gets parked in the hot sun it still gets hot enough to not be able to discern the difference.
Only thing I don't like about it (SunTek) is some windshield haze when driving into low angle sunshine. Apparently some brands are better about that but more $$.