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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I want to get one of those reflective covers that goes on your front glass to help keep the heat out in the sun. Ive checked at walmart and bought one that was listed to fit but it didnt. the windshield is kind of an odd shape.


I want one that is plain looking (no smilie faces, sunglasses etc.) and can be easily put on and taken off.

anybody have one that fits nice and looks good, where did you buy it?
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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I got a "Jumbo" sized wire-type fold up one from there for my T/A and it fits great. When I went back to get one for my SS I bought the wrong brand, just don't get the brand "Coolers." It will not fit, get the other brand (I forgot the name) and you'll be good to go, BTW they didn't really have anything special in those sizes.

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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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are you talking about those really flexible ones with a wire rim, and you twist it around to fold up in a little circle? The only ones Ive seen like that come as 2 pieces and I was trying to find a single unit.
I was mainly looking for the thick ones that fold up like an acordian(sp?) but none really seem to fit the curved dash
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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i have one, they guy that sold me the car gave it to me as well, but i never used it, should have tho, my dash just cracked about a week ago, if i would have just used the window screen, it wouldstill be fine, if you ever come to dfw or san antonio, i could prob just give you mine, im probably still not gona use it
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSteele
are you talking about those really flexible ones with a wire rim, and you twist it around to fold up in a little circle? The only ones Ive seen like that come as 2 pieces and I was trying to find a single unit.
I was mainly looking for the thick ones that fold up like an acordian(sp?) but none really seem to fit the curved dash

i've got one of those kind, it's a two-piece design, and it works just fine. just as easy as (if not easier than) the one-piece ones.

not to mention, it stores in a lot more compact package than the "accordion" type
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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afterthought auto has them. that is where i bought mine. fits great.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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I'm guessing it this one??? http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/heatshields.html
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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afterthought auto has them. that is where i bought mine. fits great.
Got mine there aswell, pretty affordable, and the fitment is great.
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cool thanks
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Yup the one from Afterthought is a great fit!! Is well worth the money!!
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