Tesla Model Y Glass Roof Sunshade

[Dennisis]

Taking this concept one step further. Have a stave with u shape grooves on both sides that the frame edges would hook into since there would not be any clips for the edges where the two pieces come together.

Seems like it would be difficult to both be just long enough and get both ends secured but maybe...

 

[tshields]

You guys are awesome. I’ll share all your helpful knowledge with my partner @TShieldDesigns who is responsible for product design and logistics

 

[73Bruin]

Seems like it would be difficult to both be just long enough and get both ends secured but maybe...

My thought is that if they divide the screen in approximately half, they will have one unsecured edge for each half, which I think is a bad idea as each half would have a tendency to sag on the unsupported edge (and this is separate from the original sag issue). They could use some sort of clip to hook the two parts together but this wouldn't work for when the parts are separate. By designing a custom mounting bracket (perhaps a better word than a stave), they would know exactly where the bracket mounts on each side of the Y. It could have its own clips that are strong enough to hold the weight of the bracket and part of the weight of the two screens.

 

[Tman317]

I was skeptical but the magnets actually work very well, IMHO. Here's a pic, though not a great one. I basically positioned them in a square pattern in the highest point of the roof though the perspective of the shot doesn't capture that very well. And no the 4 little disc's don't mar the view when down.

I only received 2 magnets, but did not receive anything to attach them. Did you purchase 2 additional magnets and how did you attach them.
Terry

 

[alexcue]

I only received 2 magnets, but did not receive anything to attach them. Did you purchase 2 additional magnets and how did you attach them.
Terry

That’s odd, mine had the two magnets and two small round plates with the adhesive on it. That’s what got placed on glass. Anyway I ordered something else and asked them about two more magnets and they just threw them in for me. Just got them today as a matter of fact. (Live pretty close to their offices).

 

[Dennisis]

I only received 2 magnets, but did not receive anything to attach them. Did you purchase 2 additional magnets and how did you attach them.
Terry

See my posts #196 and #204 above. As for receiving 4 ea. vs 2 ea. I had purchased the original version of this shade and was sent the magnets later once a fix for the sagging issue had been developed. So maybe they decided 2 ea. were enough sometime after that, though I like the 4 ea. method better.

 

[fwangfj]

Actually I have the first version - Tesmanian sent me the magnets later once they came up with a method to address the sagging. I tinted the whole car including the roof right after I got it. The shade on its own does a fine job I'm sure, I just wanted to leave the view open as much of the year as possible.

Is the roof tint worth it? Do you still need the shade after you got the roof tinted?

 

[Dennisis]

Is the roof tint worth it? Do you still need the shade after you got the roof tinted?

Yes I like the tint - it helps so I don't need the shade as much. And for the hottest months here yes, it's good to have the shade too.

 

[tranft]

I made a stave of 1" x 1/4" x ~ 41 7/8" nylon/plastic sheet. Readily available from any source of plastics. Sprayed it with matte black paint.....seems to work well! Just need another light coat on the spray.View attachment 653677View attachment 653678

Did you have to notch down the stave ends on both ends in order to fit between the plastic and the glass?

 

[BitJam]

Where are the magnets supposed to go? Near the center of the roof?

 

[Dennisis]

Where are the magnets supposed to go? Near the center of the roof?

Yes, where it droops the most. I recommend positioning them equidistant from each side. I bought mine before they started shipping with the magnets and was sent 4 later but I believe they ship with 2 now.

 

[BitJam]

Yes, where it droops the most. I recommend positioning them equidistant from each side. I bought mine before they started shipping with the magnets and was sent 4 later but I believe they ship with 2 now.

Thanks! I got the Basenor sunshade from Amazon two weeks ago and it came with 4 magnets and four sticky pads.

 

[Pianewman]

I haven't read the entire thread, but I just received the HeatShield roof sun shade. It's in 2 pieces. It's the semi-rigid roll-up shade, silver on one side, white on the other. It uses strategically placed suction cups, 6 per panel.

I have had it installed for 5 days, in and out of garage, 102f heat full sun for several hours, over 250 miles. They haven't budged and there is NO SAG. Silver side up, white inside...while driving, I don't even know it's there, and it probably reflects heat better than any fabric. I have pressed on the suction cups several times, and they don't seem to be losing their seal/grip.

Currently $44.95 for a two-piece roof sun shade, direct from HeatShield.

 

[OKTul]

I haven't read the entire thread, but I just received the HeatShield roof sun shade. It's in 2 pieces. It's the semi-rigid roll-up shade, silver on one side, white on the other. It uses strategically placed suction cups, 6 per panel.

I have had it installed for 5 days, in and out of garage, 102f heat full sun for several hours, over 250 miles. They haven't budged and there is NO SAG. Silver side up, white inside...while driving, I don't even know it's there, and it probably reflects heat better than any fabric. I have pressed on the suction cups several times, and they don't seem to be losing their seal/grip.

Currently $44.95 for a two-piece roof sun shade, direct from HeatShield.

Pictures please

 

[alexcue]

I haven't read the entire thread, but I just received the HeatShield roof sun shade. It's in 2 pieces. It's the semi-rigid roll-up shade, silver on one side, white on the other. It uses strategically placed suction cups, 6 per panel.

I have had it installed for 5 days, in and out of garage, 102f heat full sun for several hours, over 250 miles. They haven't budged and there is NO SAG. Silver side up, white inside...while driving, I don't even know it's there, and it probably reflects heat better than any fabric. I have pressed on the suction cups several times, and they don't seem to be losing their seal/grip.

Currently $44.95 for a two-piece roof sun shade, direct from HeatShield.

Is that the top window Shade?

 

[Pianewman]

Is that the top window Shade?

The roof/ceiling glass sunshade.

 

[jcanoe]

The roof/ceiling glass sunshade.

Please provide a link. I was unable to find the sunshade. I probably found a different Heat Shield web site.

 

[73Bruin]

The roof/ceiling glass sunshade.

I couldn't find a picture of it on their website. I found this one, on evannex.com, that kind of matches your description. Is it the same? If so, IMO, it doesn't look as good as the more common ones, although I could see it being more effective.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...-b41a-e2a9fe4430ec_1024x1024.jpg?v=1615478820

 

[zikronix]

I couldn't find a picture of it on their website. I found this one, on evannex.com, that kind of matches your description. Is it the same? If so, IMO, it doesn't look as good as the more common ones, although I could see it being more effective.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...-b41a-e2a9fe4430ec_1024x1024.jpg?v=1615478820

lol wow thats terrible

 

[Pianewman]

Terrible? Opinion, of course.

Incredible reflection of heat, which in TX is my objective. While driving, totally unnoticeable. No sag, no fluttering with air movement. Keep in mind, this will be used only from June through October.