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Old 07-10-17, 08:53 AM
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Hi all!
Been searching around for a sun shade that will fit my RCF's windshield but can't find any in stores. Checked two auto zones in my area and even tested out different ones that they had in stock, non fit the windshield correctly, either too wide, too long or oddly shaped. What do you guys use to protect against the harsh summer rays? (Ive been getting roasted here in LA lately) Links to the product you use will be very much appreciated. Thank you!
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Purchased mine directly from parts department at Lexus dealership.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-f-2015-present/829279-front-window-sun-shade.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-1st-gen-2015-present/821265-what-sunshade-do-you-use.html
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I use the Cover-Craft sunshade. It is perfect, folds up nice, unfolds easy into windshield area. I have used them on all my cars over the last 8 years. Every one of them have a perfect fit because the are custom made for each vehicle. They are not a "one size fits all/most" kind of thing. Usually around the $50 mark shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Covercraft-U...ZZNa~C&vxp=mtr
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Heatshield make one that fits perfectly and rolls up with velcro ties.
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Originally Posted by Kramer
I use the Cover-Craft sunshade. It is perfect, folds up nice, unfolds easy into windshield area. I have used them on all my cars over the last 8 years. Every one of them have a perfect fit because the are custom made for each vehicle. They are not a "one size fits all/most" kind of thing. Usually around the $50 mark shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Covercraft-U...ZZNa~C&vxp=mtr
Second the Covercraft (and available on Amazon). I think it beats the Heatshield in keeping heat out of the car.

Either one is much better than nothing however.
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this is what i use. made for the RC. Obviously i have mine fitted weird because i can't block my dash cam since it still runs when I'm parked.





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Originally Posted by Kramer
I use the Cover-Craft sunshade. It is perfect, folds up nice, unfolds easy into windshield area. I have used them on all my cars over the last 8 years. Every one of them have a perfect fit because the are custom made for each vehicle. They are not a "one size fits all/most" kind of thing. Usually around the $50 mark shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Covercraft-U...ZZNa~C&vxp=mtr
Covercraft are great. I have used them on multiple cars and love them. I have one in my GS350 and I would have gotten one for my RCF except I had a generic one size fits all leftover from my ES350 that I jam in the window and works good enough
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
this is what i use. made for the RC. Obviously i have mine fitted weird because i can't block my dash cam since it still runs when I'm parked.





where did you find this? i've been looking for one real similar to this
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So based on everyone's feedback both here and the internet, I purchased the cover-craft sunshade for the RCF. Easy to use, store, folds up nice, etc., but a little disappointed as this is supposed to be a custom fit and it has about a 1" - 1.5" gap on both sides. Yeah it's not a lot but if it's a custom fit, why doesn't it cover the entire windshield?
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Originally Posted by MDElliott
So based on everyone's feedback both here and the internet, I purchased the cover-craft sunshade for the RCF. Easy to use, store, folds up nice, etc., but a little disappointed as this is supposed to be a custom fit and it has about a 1" - 1.5" gap on both sides. Yeah it's not a lot but if it's a custom fit, why doesn't it cover the entire windshield?
I have the same one, and have no gap on either side that I recall.. I'll snap a picture of my fitment when I get home tonight.
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Old 07-22-17, 02:46 AM
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Been thinking of doing a 55% pinnacle tint on the front windshield. Anybody have this light of a tint? Would maybe even reduce oncoming glare a tad.
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Originally Posted by MDElliott
So based on everyone's feedback both here and the internet, I purchased the cover-craft sunshade for the RCF. Easy to use, store, folds up nice, etc., but a little disappointed as this is supposed to be a custom fit and it has about a 1" - 1.5" gap on both sides. Yeah it's not a lot but if it's a custom fit, why doesn't it cover the entire windshield?
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I have the same one, and have no gap on either side that I recall.. I'll snap a picture of my fitment when I get home tonight.
so I put mine up today and yeah there is a 1" gap on either side.. I never really noticed it before. doesn't really bother me, as with my dash camera I can't push it all the way to the glass anyway, so it sits back behind the mirror.
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I got the heat shield one in gold to make my car look extra fancy
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