Homemade Sun Shade question - Dimensions needed
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Homemade Sun Shade question - Dimensions needed
So I have driven to work a few days in a row now in the sun, and my one side sun burn isn't so cool looking.
I was contemplating dropping 70 - 100 bucks on an off the shelf solution for the evil Texas sun, but decided I could save a LOT of money building my own.
I'm going to buy black grommets, and some sun shade from a company that sells stuff like this for $0.94/sq ft:
Does anyone who currently has one of these sun shades feel like breaking the tape measure out and giving me the dimensions? figured if I can get dimensions in time, maybe I can save some skin this summer.
I was contemplating dropping 70 - 100 bucks on an off the shelf solution for the evil Texas sun, but decided I could save a LOT of money building my own.
I'm going to buy black grommets, and some sun shade from a company that sells stuff like this for $0.94/sq ft:
Does anyone who currently has one of these sun shades feel like breaking the tape measure out and giving me the dimensions? figured if I can get dimensions in time, maybe I can save some skin this summer.
#2
Let me look up my old write up. I made one last fall and it has worked spectacular. I got all my gear from Home Depot.
Can't find the write up, but did find the photos. Basically I used 1 roll. I don't have any pictures of it installed right now, When I head back home next week I'll throw it on since it's getting warmer outside.
I cut 1 roll of this: , I didn't cut any off the sides and there's no sun line coming from either side. I did however cut it to 72" in the rear. It hangs down about 4" for me below my rear roll bar, just like I want. I used all the grommets, 2 boxes I believe . I went a bit overboard though. It doesn't flap at highway speeds. Lowers the temp 10-15' immediately. Can still see through the top, and my 70lb dog didn't fall through when he jumped up there.
I also painted my orange balls black, much nicer that way. Bought 2 of these I think, as well.
I paid ~$40 I believe since I already had the grommet tool. I spend an afternoon doing it.
Can't find the write up, but did find the photos. Basically I used 1 roll. I don't have any pictures of it installed right now, When I head back home next week I'll throw it on since it's getting warmer outside.
I cut 1 roll of this: , I didn't cut any off the sides and there's no sun line coming from either side. I did however cut it to 72" in the rear. It hangs down about 4" for me below my rear roll bar, just like I want. I used all the grommets, 2 boxes I believe . I went a bit overboard though. It doesn't flap at highway speeds. Lowers the temp 10-15' immediately. Can still see through the top, and my 70lb dog didn't fall through when he jumped up there.
I also painted my orange balls black, much nicer that way. Bought 2 of these I think, as well.
I paid ~$40 I believe since I already had the grommet tool. I spend an afternoon doing it.
Last edited by Delux2769; 03-27-2012 at 02:36 PM.
#3
that is awesome info. I have one call in to a vendor that sells windscreen type stuff, I'm hoping their per sqft price includes the folded and stitched edges and grommets, if it does, I might get out the door for like $25..
otherwise, I will be doing exactly what you did.
otherwise, I will be doing exactly what you did.
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Woa. so on the super serious. a 6'x4' piece of wind screen from this company stiched edges and brass (wish they were black) grommets is right around $20.
Pretty solid start down the right path. I have not ordered yet, I want to make sure 6' is the exact length I want, been busy this week. If it is, I will order and post pics like crazy so anyone else interested can make a reasonably educated decision.
now what would make ugly gold brass turn black.. hm
Pretty solid start down the right path. I have not ordered yet, I want to make sure 6' is the exact length I want, been busy this week. If it is, I will order and post pics like crazy so anyone else interested can make a reasonably educated decision.
now what would make ugly gold brass turn black.. hm
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Originally Posted by Delux2769
Let me look up my old write up. I made one last fall and it has worked spectacular. I got all my gear from Home Depot.
Can't find the write up, but did find the photos. Basically I used 1 roll. I don't have any pictures of it installed right now, When I head back home next week I'll throw it on since it's getting warmer outside.
I cut 1 roll of this: <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296237"/> , I didn't cut any off the sides and there's no sun line coming from either side. I did however cut it to 72" in the rear. It hangs down about 4" for me below my rear roll bar, just like I want. I used all the grommets, 2 boxes I believe <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296239"/>. I went a bit overboard though. It doesn't flap at highway speeds. Lowers the temp 10-15' immediately. Can still see through the top, and my 70lb dog didn't fall through when he jumped up there.
I also painted my orange balls black, much nicer that way. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296240"/> Bought 2 of these I think, as well.
I paid ~$40 I believe since I already had the grommet tool. I spend an afternoon doing it.
Can't find the write up, but did find the photos. Basically I used 1 roll. I don't have any pictures of it installed right now, When I head back home next week I'll throw it on since it's getting warmer outside.
I cut 1 roll of this: <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296237"/> , I didn't cut any off the sides and there's no sun line coming from either side. I did however cut it to 72" in the rear. It hangs down about 4" for me below my rear roll bar, just like I want. I used all the grommets, 2 boxes I believe <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296239"/>. I went a bit overboard though. It doesn't flap at highway speeds. Lowers the temp 10-15' immediately. Can still see through the top, and my 70lb dog didn't fall through when he jumped up there.
I also painted my orange balls black, much nicer that way. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296240"/> Bought 2 of these I think, as well.
I paid ~$40 I believe since I already had the grommet tool. I spend an afternoon doing it.
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Just put a shopping cart together on their site, apparently (at least through the site) their only option is FedEx ground, to the tune of like $18.
I have emailed their sales department to see if there is another option. Will update when I get a response.
I have emailed their sales department to see if there is another option. Will update when I get a response.