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Custom made window shade

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by TGTGUUD, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. TGTGUUD

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    I was recently in China and purchased some custom made window shade on TaoBao for my 24 Prius.
    These are not perfect fit (the new Prius is not even available in China for test fit) but considering the price (USD $32 for rear and hatch windows) I'm pretty happy and the shades can be easily removed when I need to.
     

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    ... Why not just get it tinted? Gonna be more effective and convenient.
     
    #2 CooCooCaChoo, Jul 13, 2024
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    I’m too cheap to spend $500. And I don’t like damaging the defrosting lines when the film eventually fails.
     
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    Also, this is seasonal 'tinting'.
    In the winter solar heating of the cabin is not so bad.
     
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    #5 pramodhrachuri, Jul 19, 2024
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    I already have a sunshade for the front, but I've been reviewing my options for the rear window. For $32, I'll give it a try and report the results.
     
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    exactly, they can be removed and reinstalled in seconds.
     
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    This looks like the same thing I got. I live in CA. As long as there's nothing on the front windows I'm fine. And I can see cars behind with the shade on. Not sure about NY but ChatGPT says it's okay.
     
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    I've had cars with tinting for 10-15 yrs and never had it fail.
    You get what you pay for I guess.

    The shades in your images show a blurry view to me.
    Get the windows tinted. Buy once-cry once
     
    #9 Blackat, Jul 25, 2024
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    #10 aforkosh, Jul 29, 2024
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