Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black

by Sunshine Kids

Product Features

• PVC tinted film is easy to install and remove
• Shade is wrapped around a foam cylinder which unrolls easily with no creases or wrinkles
• 18" wide x 13" high
• Static clings to windows with excellent visibility and clarity

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 0.1 x 13 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00081L2Q2
• UPC: 677726101009 883413579482
• Item model number: 10100
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,175 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #12 in Automotive > Interior Accessories > Sun Protection > Sunshades
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wrapped around a foam core, Cool Shade rolls onto a window in seconds with no creases, for a smooth, wrinkle-free look. Providing year-round protection from the sun's light and glare, it helps car windows filter both UVA and UVB rays for lower car temperature. Adheres by static cling. Removable and reusable.

Product Description

Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window - Black

Wrapped around a foam core, Cool Shade rolls onto a window in seconds with no creases, for a smooth, wrinkle-free look. Providing year-round protection from the sun's light and glare, it helps car windows filter both UVA and UVB rays for lower car temperature. Adheres by static cling. Removable and reusable.

Features include:

•PVC tinted film is easy to install and remove
•Shade is wrapped around a foam cylinder which unrolls easily with no creases or wrinkles
•18" wide x 13" high
•Static clings to windows with excellent visibility and clarity

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

252 of 254 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great!, January 6, 2006

By 

naisula (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black (Baby Product)

It's too bad that the previous reviewer had such a negative experience. These work great for us! Maybe the clean windows on our new mini-van was a factor in successful installation?

Pros:
1) Setup was super quick. I was even able to peel and reapply in order to reposition/straighten the shade. The shades have never fallen off or started peeling at the edges, though we've only had them up maybe 4+ months.
2) Fabulous at keeping out sunlight, better than the roller shades that suction to the windows because it actually shades or dims the light rather than diffusing the brightness through tiny holes like the suction kind.
3) Since they're static clings, we can put up 2 shades side-by-side in our mini-van and not have any gaps like we had when we had 2 suction roller shades next to each other.
4) We can actually roll down the window with these on, without wrinkling the shade (or worrying about suction cups popping off. Btw, one of our suction shades won't even stick to the window anymore). But we don't really roll down those windows, anyway, so I can't speak to its durability after frequent opening/closing.

Cons:
1) Can only think of one; as it is quite effective in keeping out light, it can be a bit dark to see out of, particularly at night, (or on gray, rainy days) and with a mini-van, I need to be extra careful about checking my blindspot. (Thus, 4 stars).

** EDIT/UPDATE **
After such a great experience with the first set, we purchased another set back in January. However, they didn't seem to have as much "cling", and didn't last 12 hours before they fell right off.

As suspected, it turns out that the cold Chicago weather was the culprit! After waiting for the weather to warm up, I'm happy to report success! My husband cleaned the windows (just as a precaution), and was able to re-install the shades despite the fact that they were practically crumpled on the floor of our mini-van for a number of weeks before we rolled them up again to store for the remainder of the winter.

LESSON: Don't install these in the dead of Chicago winter! Btw, we've never had any problems with the first set, even throughout the winter (they were installed in Aug/Sept). This second set is looking pretty good so far (it's been about a month).

** Update #2 **
Sep 2007: Since installing our first set 2 years ago, our 2nd set last summer, and our 3rd set a couple months ago (with the arrival of #3), we have not touched the shades since they went up and they are still working great. Perhaps a couple tiny bubbles here and there, but haven't had to do anything! (Still don't roll down the windows). If anything changes, I'll update, but they seem to be going strong.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Southern California, February 24, 2007

By 

T. Galante (California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black (Baby Product)

Even though I have tinted windows, that late afternoon and early morning sun was beaming straight into my sons eyes. These are perfect. I followed the directions, kept the other reviewers comments in mind and even though there are a few bubbles, I really don't care.

The only tiny complaint I have is that NO WHERE on AMAZON in the product description does it say you are not supposed to roll your windows down; as it states in the product instructions. However, since they are pretty inexpensive if they come off I can buy new ones or just get limo tint on my SUV.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well but does have its drawbacks, January 18, 2007

By 

Kelly L. (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black (Baby Product)

I was so excited to try out this product. My son would always pull the roll up shades off the windows while I was driving, and they just didn't block out enough sun. These shades are pretty dark. So be extra careful when driving at night to look behind you. Before installing them on your windows make sure your car is cool inside and clean the windows really good with window cleaner. Have some patience. If your windows have any curve to them you'll have some bubbles to work out. But once they are on they stay put. I've had my shades for a few months now in my car and they have not peeled off yet. And my son doesn't pay any attention to them.