Westwind

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?

Thanks

BudC

I bought the one Mercedes offers. It's expensive but I think it's worth it. It has a reflective coating bonded to a foam core and is designed for the W212. It folds up and comes in a cloth bag but we keep it behind the front seats so we can get to it easily.

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.

RNBRAD

They need to take the rear shade and incorporate it in the front. I'd probably use the thing then.

BudC

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.

hyperion667

I agree with BudC, the MB is great, it was 80 bux, but it will last a lifetime.....
very thick and very nice, and also exact fit....

good luck

BudC

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.

RNBRAD

There's plenty of flexible polyesters that can reflect the heat/UV and be easy to incorporate into a system like the rear unit. The reason I hate those foldable units is cause there a PITA to use. Just imagine how nice it would be to hit the button and walla, there it is. I don't think this would be out of the realm of possibilities by any means. MB just make sure you pay me some royalty feas before you incorporate my idea. 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.

hyperion667

haha, i forgot about the shade bag,

and yeah, a power sunshade would be sweet, wonder if anyone has that feature?
Rolls maybe?

Ctrl+alt+Elite

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

hyperion667

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?

Westwind

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?

Ctrl+alt+Elite

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

BudC

What you get with the Mercedes is an MB label in the corner and a very nice cloth storage bag. If I'd known I could have got the same thing for $50 w/o a hassle obtaining it, I would have bought it.

The storage bag will come in handy this winter but wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

hyperion667

I think that is it......the bag.....I can't even find mine.......

Ctrl+alt+Elite

i had gotten one for an audi i had a while back, with a bag. the bag stayed balled up behind the seat, never used it.

Westwind

Great! Sincerely appreciate your input. I am going to order from Silver Star.

blackbullit

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.

BudC

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.

El Cid

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.