Basix Magic Jumbo Sunshade (Styles May Vary)

by Auto Expressions

Product Features

• Blocks damaging UV rays; Keeps car cooler on sunny days
• The magic shade package contains 2 shades, but they function as a unit in the vehicle
• Folding design for compact storage
• Panels can be used horizontally or vertically to fit a wide variety of vehicles
• Two panels per package; each panel measures 28 x 31 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.5 x 12.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BQR100
• Item model number: 1203006B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,955 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #13 in Automotive > Interior Accessories > Sun Protection > Sunshades

Product Description

The Auto Expressions Sunshade features the patented Magic Shade two-panel design that protects the interior of your car by blocking damaging UV rays. These contemporary, elegant shades pop open easily and fold down for compact storage. Proven to keep your car interior cooler on sunny days, the panels can be used horizontally or vertically to fit a wide variety of vehicles. Each package contains two panels, and each panel measures 28 x 31 inches.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Flimsy, July 13, 2008

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Cori "Stitchgame" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basix Magic Jumbo Sunshade (Styles May Vary) (Automotive)

I got these sunshades because I used to have similar ones back in the 90's and I loved them. The accordion shade I have now is cumbersome to fold inside a small car (in this case a Honda Civic), and I remembered the little oval ones being easier to collapse. Plus, they fit in the pocket in the driver door - whereas the accordion type has to be maneuvered into the rear floorboard.

The fabric in THESE shades is more like a type of tinfoil than fabric. Anywhere it wrinkles it creases and the metallic coating starts to flake away. Without the metallic coating, the screen blocks no light at all - making the shades increasingly ineffective. They should have skipped the metallic coating, used instead a thicker material - perhaps block out lining material like they use in curtains?

Anyway - not worth the $$$, even at just $8. My $4 old accordion shade is more effective.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars These are NOT the reflective shades, July 9, 2009

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Gnarlodious (Santa Fe) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Basix Magic Jumbo Sunshade (Styles May Vary) (Automotive)

I ordered these because the page suggested they would be the aluminized reflective shades, but what came was the nonreflecting plasticized cloth shades. They are much hotter (but durable), and you can get them at any auto parts store. "Styles May Vary" should really say "Product May Vary", since a "Style" would be some printing, slogan or pattern on the shade.

So I went to Wal Mart and found them on the shelf. Apparently there is no indication on the package which kind it contains, so you have to visually inspect it before buying. In any case, the reflective sheet is very fragile, so that may be why they are so hard to find. I actually reinforce them around the edge with clear tape, then they last about 3 years.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basix Magic Shade Jumbo, August 31, 2006

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Tag - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Basix Magic Jumbo Sunshade (Styles May Vary) (Automotive)

This windshield shade was exactly what I was looking for and has provided an easy and effected way to shade my cars windshield by blocking the sun and reducing the temperature in my car on hot days.