Front Sunshade
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Front Sunshade
Can anyone recommend a good Sunshade for front windshield? There is a company that makes custom Sunshades for Lexus (Sewell) and I have heard good reviews of that. Is there something similar for us?
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I can state that it works great in Arizona.
To see a photo of it, go to MBUSA and build a 2011 E-Class. Under Accessories/Vehicle Care and Protection click on the UVA Sunshade and then on the picture.
You can buy it at your local dealers parts department.
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It wouldn't work as well as the UVA shade sold by Mercedes. The UVA shade reflects the heat and keeps the interior of the car much cooler. We just had 118 degree temperatures in Phoenix and it takes a serious device to handle that.
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The velcro used to close the end of the bag can be a hassle. We just rolled it down so that it's out of the way and it's easy to slip the shade into and out of the bag.
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They also need to incorporate a solar powered fan that's temp controlled that will continually circulate air in and out of the cabin. This would help decrease temps considerably as well.
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Got mine from Silver Star Outfitters. it's the fold-up foam one that is custom fit for our cars. Doesn't come with a bag tho. At 50.00, it's one of the best things I have bought. South Florida is horrifically hot in the summer
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/...eat-shield.cfm
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/...eat-shield.cfm
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Got mine from Silver Star Outfitters. it's the fold-up foam one that is custom fit for our cars. Doesn't come with a bag tho. At 50.00, it's one of the best things I have bought. South Florida is horrifically hot in the summer
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/...eat-shield.cfm
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/...eat-shield.cfm
yes, I've seen that company, seems like the same one I've got, hehe.....
they seem to have some good stuff.....
anyone have a car cover from them?
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Thanks for the suggestions. I know anything on the windshield will make a difference, because getting in the car at the end of the day is a pain. My commute home is less than 10 minutes, and I am literally home by the time my car is completely cooled off. That includes turning both seat vents to cool.
Just curious, there is a $30 difference between MB and Generic (Silver Star Outfitters). I dont mind coughing out that 30 if MB is strongly suggested. Any thoughts?
Just curious, there is a $30 difference between MB and Generic (Silver Star Outfitters). I dont mind coughing out that 30 if MB is strongly suggested. Any thoughts?
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The SilverStar one fits perfect, quality material and I'm sure is porbably the same d4mn thing. I love mine and it was a great purchase. With the 30 bucks saved you can buy some genuine mercedes benz tough-up paint 
Sorry, that's another thread
Sorry, that's another thread
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Thanks for the suggestions. I know anything on the windshield will make a difference, because getting in the car at the end of the day is a pain. My commute home is less than 10 minutes, and I am literally home by the time my car is completely cooled off. That includes turning both seat vents to cool.
Just curious, there is a $30 difference between MB and Generic (Silver Star Outfitters). I dont mind coughing out that 30 if MB is strongly suggested. Any thoughts?
Just curious, there is a $30 difference between MB and Generic (Silver Star Outfitters). I dont mind coughing out that 30 if MB is strongly suggested. Any thoughts?
The storage bag will come in handy this winter but wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
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I also agree with Bud C.
The MB sunshade works in extreme conditions here in Florida, where I use it about 8 months of the year.
I had the same sunshade for 8 years used in my E320. It never fell apart.
The MB sunshade works in extreme conditions here in Florida, where I use it about 8 months of the year.
I had the same sunshade for 8 years used in my E320. It never fell apart.
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After trying various locations to put the folded MB shade, we found that it will fit along the passenger side of the transmission and the end will tuck into the gap between the console and the passenger seat.
It's just as convenient as any other shade we've owned.
Out here in Arizona, you have to be very careful of the reflective side when you remove it from the windshield. It gets really hot.
It's just as convenient as any other shade we've owned.
Out here in Arizona, you have to be very careful of the reflective side when you remove it from the windshield. It gets really hot.
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Try AutoAnything (free shipping) or AutoSports. They have a good one for $50 that is custom made. Actually it and the Silver Star and M-B dealer one are probably all made by the same company. Have other more expensive ones also.
Don't have one for my car as it is in garage 90% of time, but do have one for my wife's Tacoma pick-up that is parked outside all the time.
Don't have one for my car as it is in garage 90% of time, but do have one for my wife's Tacoma pick-up that is parked outside all the time.
