I live in Phoenix and it gets hot here. Area b/t windshield and reflective shade screen create a magnificent solar oven. I once took my BMW to the shop and when they were done they parked it out front facing the setting sun and put up my shade screen. This turned a small chip into a crack that ran all away across the windshield. I never heard of a fire, take pictures if you actually get flames. Patrick '85 Westy '84 911 Targa '73 Type 181 '81 Hobie 18
----- Original Message ----- From: =David-M= <dmc@cyburban.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 4:47 PM Subject: foil-reflecting sunshade
> >I have been using a foil-reflecting sunshade in my Vanagon. I have >just noticed that the > >backside of the visor has been burned in several places. Kind of like >the magnifying glass > >effect. Fortunately it did not catch fire. > >If you are using one, check to see if yours is causing damage. > > > I fail to see how this is possible. Does the shade not fit under the > visor? Mine does, so its impossible for the back of the visor to be > affected. Or, do you mean the front of the visor? I dont see how that > could be affected either except possibly by sun emanating from inside > the vehicle. > |
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