OCDetails Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield $44.95 at DetailCity.com I wanted to take a minute and review a great product that I use. It is getting to be that time of year when the ice scrapers are being put away and the sunshades are being dusted off. I recently got my Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield out of the closet and put it back in my car. I use this heat shield for three very good reasons: 1. It is going to last years longer than your average sunshade. Even longer than the above average ones. 2. It blocks UV rays that can ultimately damage your dash and leather seats. It also blocks an enormous amount of heat making it cheaper to cool my car down when I have left if parked in the sun for any amount of time. At $3 bucks a gallon I'd say anything that can do that helps a ton and is worth having. 3. It fits my car better than any other sunshade I've ever used. I've tried to get around paying for something that works the best, but I've always been disapointed. They are either just a bit too long or a bit too short or a bit too tall... The Covercraft UVS100 literally fits like it was made for the car. Maybe that is because they are. Are there a lot of choices out there? Yes. Will many of them block the sun and head and UV rays? Yes. So why go with the UVS100 you might ask? It is made by Covercraft which is a name that represents protection and durability. If I'm going to drop $40+ on a sunshade then it better be good. I know of no other manufacturer in this industry that I can trust to provide me a sunshade that is more durable and effective than Covercraft. The last one I had in my Acura is still in use on a friend's car and is on it's seventh year of use. I don't know many people with a sunshade made by someone other than Covercraft that can say they are in their seventh year of trouble free use. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/OCDetails/UVS100/UVS100-2.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/OCDetails/UVS100/UVS100-5.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/OCDetails/UVS100/UVS100-1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/OCDetails/UVS100/UVS100-3.jpg _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieWan Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 LOL! I have been looking for a couple days now for one that will fit my car like I want it to and here you go posting one that fits I may end up ordering one of these before the days end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 I forgot to mention that there is a sleeve that the shade goes in when you aren't using it. Since the back is lined with felt, it can pick up dust and junk if you store it in a dirty place. Having the sleeve to put it away in when you put it up for the winter is nice. Typically I just toss it in the back seat when I'm not using it. If I need the car to be cleaned up at night then I'll just toss it in the trunk. It really isn't something that gets in the way ever. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieWan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I ordered mine yesterday, plus the cover. Will definately let everyone know what I think of it once it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Bradtmueller Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I got one from my wife for Christmas. I love the thing. Very good fit and quality. Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 What car did you put it in? _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Bradtmueller Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 What car did you put it in? Well of course my Legacy GT wagon. She ordered it around Christmas and I think it was around the third week of January that I got it. The thing fits great and like I said very good quality. Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Where did you get the sleeve? Mine didn't come with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Bradtmueller Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 When my wife ordered my Sun Shade there was a link to the sleeve. I think it was $10. extra. Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I think the sleeve at Detail City is only like $5. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 OCD- what do you do with it once you drive? Do you put it in the sleeve, then throw it in the backseat? What I'm trying to figure out is if I'll use the sleeve- I see myself taking it down, throwing it in the backseat and going- not putting it in a sleeve first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 The only time I put it in the sleeve is when I take it out of the car and store it in the garage for the winter. That just keeps the dust and junk out of the felt backing. The case isn't necessary, but it is nice to have when you are done with the shade for the season. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Cool, thanks- I'll get mine sans cover then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I'm sure it's great for heat, but I read somewhere on here that the windshield already blocks ~99% of the UV rays. (You know everything on this site is true!). I have an $8 (Walmart) set of those circles that fold into themselves for storage. They fit nicely in the windshield and folded, they fit perfectly into the net on the back of the passenger seat. On really hot days, I can notice a difference in cabin temp, but it is not outstanding. I can also tell that they won't be lasting for 7 years. I am just not ready to spend $40 on a sunscreen, otherwise this one does look like a great one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 goody, just put my order in. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Ordered tonight- their shipping options suck dick, but if this cools my car down once it gets really hot around here, I'll forget about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 As long as you have your windows tinted then you are going to see a pretty drastic difference in the temperature of your car during the day. I think I'll take a thermometer with me next week and do a couple tests with the shade and without it. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I don't have tint- think it'll still work well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 It will still work better than nothing. Tint will help block the heat as well as UV rays. Typical automotive glass does nothing to block that kind of thing. Because of the angle of the windshield you will get more through there than through the sides or back of a wagon. Still... a tint job would greatly reduce the temperature of the inside of your car. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 thanks a lot! ordered one today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwr Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I just found this thread and ordered one. I've always used the custom-made (to the car model) ones that roll up. Can't remember the name, but they're sold at a lot of dealers. Good quality, last for years. This one sounds like it has more insulation so I'll try it. I hope it's as quick to fold as the other one was to roll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwr Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have to make some sort of mount for it when it is in the car but not in use (driving). I think I will do something on the tailgate so I can store it.I'm used to rolling mine up and dropping it behind me onto the floor of the rear seat, so I guess I'll try to do the same with this one. Hope it stays flat on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 How big is it folded up? I'd rather not have half my passenger seat taken up by the thing or have to store it in the back of the car just so people can sit comfortably so that's why I'm wondering. The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 It is as long as the windshield is tall. I just kept mine in the passenger seat and put it in the back seat when I had a passenger. if I had people in the backseat too then I put it in the trunk. Is it small and easy to just shove in the glove box? No, but that's the whole point. If you want a sunshade that works, then you are going to have to get used to having it live on the backseat while you are driving. If you can't deal with that, then don't buy one and stick to the cheap ones that make people wonder why you spent $30K on a car and $5 on your sunshade. If you ask me, the accessories you put on you car should reflect the same style and taste that caused you to buy the car in the first place. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have had good results with my UVS100 heat shield. My windows are tinted and my car stays very cool in the summer mouths. i just make sure i park to the shield is getting most of the sunlight and that keeps my car the coolest. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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