Do these window shades work?

[jtbo]

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

That's exactly what I'd be willing to get. Maybe I'll just spraypaint them as jtbo suggested.

As for the shiny windshield block - I already have one, but it doesn't reduce thermal gain while driving, since it is folded and stowed then

Mcrews: Shades that hide inside the door liner is my ultimate goal

Shades that hide inside door, now I'm pretty sure 307 sw has them, but might be only for last year or two, maybe door panels would be compatible with yours?
At least from those you should be able to spy how Pug has done it.

Shiny windshield block should help with indoor temps a bit when you get going, temperature at start is perhaps only 50C instead of 80C, so fingers might not burn on steering wheel

[Piwoslaw]

Originally Posted by jtbo

Shades that hide inside door, now I'm pretty sure 307 sw has them, but might be only for last year or two, maybe door panels would be compatible with yours?
At least from those you should be able to spy how Pug has done it.

I asked at my local Pug forum and no-one mentioned it. Someone said they had fitting window shades, but they were custom made.
I think the OEM, into-the-door shades are reserved for more expensive models (607? Maybe 407?).

[turin]

I'd recommend window glass tint, it works way better than these shades. In Bulgaria it's legal to tint rear side windows, if you have side mirrors on both sides. Maybe the rear window too (but the law is not speciffic about it). You may check what the law in Poland has to say about tinting. There are two ways to shade a car window -- have it machined (or ordered new) with a special cover or applying a film tint on it. These films have also UV-protection, block a lot of IR (heat) too.
Here is just an example, the first website I found now: http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx You could search the net for a local company, I'm sure you'll find one.
IMO tinting is better than these fabric shades, you'll see a difference in A/C load and yes, it will be a bit more expensive, but it will pay off in time.

[Peter7307]

The shades inside the door idea is used on the Citroen 6 model and possibly others.

Old Tele Man has it for the actual benefits of that type of shade.

I had a set fitted to my Renault 16TS all those years ago and they worked well for lessening the effects of high beam headlights from following cars at night as well.

They were mounted on the rear parcel shelf. When the hatch was opened they retracted when the hatch was closed they extended.
A clip held them at the top so they could be unclipped and stored when the rear parcel shelf was removed.

Peter.

[Piwoslaw]

As I mentioned earlier, the only window shades I could find here were black. But on our trip to Slovenia last month I noticed that most cars have white shades inside their rear windows. Of course, they know what they're doing, getting more sun than here. Unfortunately, by the time I decided that this is a good chance to buy them it was too late.

Epilog: I finally found lighter colored window shades:

Cute, eh? For $3/pair I kinda like 'em.

[larrybuck]

Old fashioned Venetian Blinds mounted inside the rear window for aero correctness.
Should be easy to find, cheap, easy to be completely closed while parked; not hard to find in WHITE,(lol) will only take some of your time to figure out how to set it up!

Perhaps a little time consuming; but think of your satisfaction!!!

A new OCCUPATION for someone???? custom made per order.

If you are tall; don't forget side visor extensions that double as CD holders.

[turin]

Originally Posted by larrybuck

Old fashioned Venetian Blinds mounted inside the rear window for aero correctness.
Should be easy to find, cheap, easy to be completely closed while parked; not hard to find in WHITE,(lol) will only take some of your time to figure out how to set it up!

And when one has a crash, they will make clean and precise cuts on one's face.
You're joking, right?