2006 Windshield Sunshade

Funny, I just ordered my third (one for me in '04, one for her in '05, and one for a friend's pending '06 order!) from the PriusChat store, the custom one from CanvasWorks. 30 bucks shipped. Works well. Rolls up nicely, fits perfect to the Prius front windshield. I can highly recommend one. Beats the accordian-style cardboard (or even soft foil ones) as well as those circular discs that "spring" out from their flexible hoops??

Anyway, the CanvasWorks shades rock. Just like this car!

Cheers,

Curt.

 

I use the circular kind, since it folds up and I can put it alongside the console on the passenger side.

I got it at Walmart- the extra large kind and instead of putting it left to right , I put it longwise- the long part up and down, since our windows are long.

 

I agree. The Canvasworks shade is excellent. Cut specifically for the Prius. Perfect fit, stays up, rolls up, and works great.

 

I also have the Canvasworks one similar to the one sold at the PriusChat Shop. I got mine from our local Prius Club. It works great.

 

How does the canvas stay up against the windshield?

 

I think the Canvasworks sunshield sucks! It's a bit too narrow and leaves gaps at the A-pillars, moreover the flimsy foam has no battens and frequently sags. I like the UVS 100 sunshields, $20 more, but well worth it.

YMMV, Brian

 

I just got mine from the priuschat store and think that the front one is excellent! The rear on only has suction cups at the top, so it could droop at the bottom...
definitely buy the front! fits the 06 perfectly!

 

I got the oblong spring type (like Inventor's, but from an auto supply store). I like them since one side is silver, not metalic, and sort of looks like my Silver Cloud. They also twist into a very compact form I can stash at the front of my seat, between the adjustment bar and the seat, so they're very handy. You have to get the largest size because the windshield is so big.

 

I have the Canvaworks from Priuschat, and I don't like it. It is way too big and quite awkward to fold. I prefer the circular one that folds up and you can put it on back of the seats. Anyone knows where to get the circular one that fits well on Prius?

 

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See this link for a problem I had that may be rooted in use of a cheap, auto-parts store sunshade:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=19434&hl=

I haven't seen this described previously on this forum or others, and the dealer hasn't seen it before. So maybe this is simply an isolated case of a defective dash display. But given the circumstances, I can't rule out a cause-and-effect relationship with the sunshade.

Besides, to fit the long Prius windshield, I had to buy a large sunshade that is wider than needed. That made it it somewhat clumsy to use, and the extra folds hung down at both ends.

So my cheap sunshade is going in the trash, unless I get an offer to buy it (not likely here, I'm sure). Like new, perfect for a big pickup or SUV!

Jim

 

I also use the $30 Canvasworks "Heatsheild" sunshade.
Likes: Highly reflective, excellent fit, firm enough to stay put. rolls up with integrated velcro strap, seems well constructed.
Dislikes: I have to completely remove it from the vehicle to roll it up, as it does not collapse or fold like the circular types. Also, even when rolled up, it is too large for front area, I keep it in the back seat, and when I have back seat passengers it goes in the hatch compartment.
Overall though, I am quite satisfied. Especially here in Sun Diego where the high reflectivity really minimizes the heat gain.

 

Also use Canvasworks shades. Excellent IMNSHO.
Gary

 

I have a full set of the sun shades from the Priuschat store. This includes the front, back, 4 side windows, and 2 rear triangle windows. I decided to use them when I noticed my car getting up to about 200 deg inside and melting some items or at best fading colors. It was pricey but I do not regret it. It only takes me about 2 min to put them all up but since my car sits in a parking lot from 0700 - 1700 5 days a week it was worth it.

 

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I completely agree. $30 bucks shot. :angry:

 

I have been using the retractable shades from AGSINT.com Look for the 'Eclipse Sunshade' I think they are around $70 but SO much easier to use and they stow themselves. I will be buying another set when my 06 Prius arrives.

 

$30 Windshield Sunshade does not work anymore. Was great for about 6-8 months, now it sags and falls out from under the visors. Maybe it's the heat. Would not buy another one and would return it if I could.

 

I don't have a sunshade. If you live in an area with little sunshine you can pass on the whole sunshade issue. B)

Tom

 

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