I just had a windshield sun shade installed. The goal was to reduce the heat in the cockpit during the high summer as well as to prevent sun damage over time. It seems to fulfill the first purpose in spades. Today was a 95-degree plus day in our area. Once the AC was turned on, the cockpit rapidly cooled off and was much more comfortable than usual on a hot day.
My original vision was to use a black mesh material so that one could still see out of the windshield. The installer convinced me that since I had no intention of leaving it up underway, stamoid would be much lighter, foldable and easier to take on and off and that white would better reflect heat than black. The material cost him a little more than the original estimate but he insisted on keeping the price the same so that I wouldn't think he was trying to gouge me.
I think the fabricator did a great job. Close up, it appears well fitted and secure.
There is a reinforced area where the windshield vent mechanism protrudes, a nice touch.
This was the first stage of a job that includes a new makrolon enclosure for the aft cockpit. Pics to follow once that is done.
My original vision was to use a black mesh material so that one could still see out of the windshield. The installer convinced me that since I had no intention of leaving it up underway, stamoid would be much lighter, foldable and easier to take on and off and that white would better reflect heat than black. The material cost him a little more than the original estimate but he insisted on keeping the price the same so that I wouldn't think he was trying to gouge me.
I think the fabricator did a great job. Close up, it appears well fitted and secure.
There is a reinforced area where the windshield vent mechanism protrudes, a nice touch.
This was the first stage of a job that includes a new makrolon enclosure for the aft cockpit. Pics to follow once that is done.