Sun shade stick on

bhester · #1 09-03-2013, 07:42 PM

Anybody use these? I ordered a couple for flying home toward the sun in the afternoon.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...guardsmall.php

RickWoodall · #2 09-03-2013, 07:51 PM

I use them all the time. They are cheap, last most of a summer. They peel on and off easily. I prefer them to the koger sunshade. You can get them at any auto shop etc, very inexpensively. Handy as they can be moved up, back, or over to the side depending on sun. Also handy keeping sun/glare and heat off Ipad.

Get a few extra. When they get dirty or rolled up a bunch of times, they need a really good clean to get their static stick back.

hydroguy2 · #3 09-03-2013, 07:51 PM

Yes, well the Walmart version. It worked good the first time. but the next time, had trouble with them staying up. Probably will toss them.

Doug Rohrer · #4 09-03-2013, 08:14 PM

I had one I used a lot when flying into the sun. I bought two more so I can double up on my side and have one for the pax. They stick best when new, but they still stay up after several uses. You gotta have something to block the sun when it is low and in your face.

erich weaver · #5 09-03-2013, 11:59 PM

I have had mine installed continuously on the portion of the canopy above my head in my -7a for several years now. No reason to take it off. I like that it blocks much of the overhead sun while still allowing some visibility. I would try another source before ACS though if all they have is 6x9 inch patches. That is way too small, at least for how I use it. If you do use a larger piece, install by first spraying the canopy with a mixture of 2/3 DI water, 1/3 isopropyl alcohol, and a drop or two of ivory liquid soap. Apply the sun screen, Then use a credit card or similar tool to squeegee it out and you wll be able to get it completely flat over the complex curve of the canopy. Best part is if you screw it up or dont want it full time, just peel off and start over.

erich

jmbrwn · #6 09-04-2013, 05:25 AM

I use something similar to this, except it has a suction cup at each corner. Easy to position and folds up neatly when not in use. Mine came in package of two.

http://www.hayneedle.com/product/bri...Fc9i7Aod7F0AnA

rzbill · #7 09-04-2013, 05:51 AM

I got a set of static cling sheets from Toys-R-Us. They work fine.

Scott Hersha · #8 09-04-2013, 06:22 AM

My wife has been using them for years. We got them somewhere cheap - like Walmart maybe (green and gray). They stick well and can be easily cut with scissors if needed. If you loose the static, just wash them and its back! We haven't had to do this, but they cost about as much as one decent beer, so you could just toss them.

Greg Arehart · #9 09-04-2013, 07:36 AM

I had poor luck with the walmart version and then went to the suction cup style (post by jmbrwn) and they seem to work much better. I cut up an old space blanket and slip it behind the flexible cloth when I need more complete shade.

Greg

drmax · #10 06-01-2014, 10:45 AM

We use the shades on our fedex jets that are cut to fit with little suction cups spaced about every 12". The material is fairly thick and I've never seen any fail in the 5 yrs being used. Has anyone seen anything similar to this? I suppose they could be fabricated fairly easy, if not on the market. Thx dm