Driver side window sunshade/visor options?

[zorobabel]

I've had about enough of ducking behind the sunvisor and flipping it to front and to side all the time. I've lost some vision in my left eye and I attribute this to the sun and my commute.
I'm hoping you guys can share your system of avoiding the sun driving in the mornings and evenings.

Some ideas:
- duct tape the top 4 inches of the driver side window -> have CHP on my [censored] within the day (I'm lucky that way). It wouldn't be much different than having the sunvisor to the side, but it's probably illegal in CA (anyone know about this?).
- attach some kind of ghetto curtain hanging 4 inches down, going over the pillar and to the sunvisor in the front position. This would be the deluxe version, with the annoying sun not getting a break near the pillar.
- your great idea that you care to share
- the elusive (to me) comercial product xyz

 

[HemiHawk]

Window tint is the clear answer. some states they will give you a hard time, but i've also heard that you can get a prescription from an eye doctor for window tint.

 

[zorobabel]

Thanks, but I have spent a whole day removing window tint after a nice CHP oficer gave me a fix-it ticket. California and front windows tint don't get along.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Originally Posted By: zorobabel

I'm hoping you guys can share your system of avoiding the sun driving in the mornings and evenings.


Quality sunglasses. A good quality pair of sunglasses will cut the glare and eliminate the problem.

 

[Eddie]

My SERINGETTI sunglasses work great. Ed

 

[09_GXP]

My wife just got through having some serious eye issues and was able to purchase a great set of sunglasses from her ophthalmologist for $50. They aren't the most stylish glasses but are the most functional sunglasses I have seen for protecting your eyes without blocking vision.

 

[Kawiguy454]

Get some good sunglasses. Ray bans or Oakley's. There really is a difference in the lenses. Or Get some Blu Blockers. The amber lenses block blue light. FYI your eyes can have a really hard time focusing blue light and so filtering that distortion things look much clearer. Also the amber lens lets in much more light so FOV is maintained in dawn or dusk hours.

 

[bdcardinal]

You can do a tint strip on the top of a windshield no problem. 4" is nothing, I have had friends do 8-9" and not get harassed, all depends on the car.

I suggest wearing sunglasses. I have a bunch of pairs of Oakleys and some Wiley-X sunglasses I always wear in the daytime.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Static cling dot matrix cut to whatever shape or section you want crlaurence dot matrix

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I used it with the kids for trips etc. Blocks a lot but still lets you see out. If cops pull you over, it's static cling and comes right off.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Also add the weathertech or other side window deflectors in dark tint version.

 

[funflyer]

I use this type of shade but mine are smaller and have two suction cups. They are very easy to move around when needed.

 

[zorobabel]

Thanks for the replies!
The sunglasses are definitely used (I have some Smith), but I might buy yet another pair. I feel that the sunglasses are not enough though.
@ Sequoiasoon, how long have you had the CLR strip at the top of the windshield? How is it holding up?
Do you feel like the weathertechs are making a difference in sun block? I'm not sure I would enjoy reduced visibility along the pillar.

@Funflier - those types don't seem to shade that much, and the suction cup system is not reliable IMO.