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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.
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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.
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The Diono black shade arrived in a rolled package and it is a 2-pack! I was worried and wasn't sure since the description lacked this detail. It was fairly easy to unroll and install on the two rear windows of our 2008 Ford Escape. The static cling tint covered about 85-90% of the rear window and reduced the sun's glare effectively.Honest reviews on Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black
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.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Sunshine Kids Cool Shade For Car Window, Black
First of all I'm happy with this product.1. film came quickly and was very easy to put on. I cleaned the windows before as I do mirrors in my bathroom to make sure all stick together
2. the film is removable but once I put it on I do not need to remove it unless eg. police man would order to do so
3. I'm from North Carolina where we cannot have on regular sedan dark tinting (illegal) so I'm using this and in case of inspection or pull over I can always take them off
4. kids do not play with them. films do stick very well and do not fall off after couple of days even in extremely high temperatures.
5. Kids are happy and as they mention it is better to have them rather in forward part of back side window while leaving gap in the back of that window as side sun does not bother them
6. I use them to protect child seats from getting too hot and also to keep sun out when kids are inside (they do not like sun too much).
7. The size is the only disadvantage I would prefer to have them a bit larger (primarily longer) and cut them myself depending on the size of window. Now I even consider buying another set just to fill in the gap see the images.
Overall great quality for that price and I'm very happy with this product!
Edit 8/11/2012 I bought another set as I needed to tint sunroof. Sun roof is a bit tinted however during summer sun still heats interior. So I used this to add another tint layer. It help to keep sun out and I can even open sunroof as the mechanism does not touch the window!. It is not perfect but the film is on the roof so no one sees my imperfectness and most important it is easy to remove if I want to sell the car.
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