Louvers -- Retro Cool, Or not?

I like them. The one in the picture looks pretty good.

I had a brand spankin' new '79 chevy monza hatchback (Spyder - Ooo Aaa, minus the ugly decals). I put one on to hopefully reduce the heat in the car. It worked. I was living in Tampa at the time. I also liked how it darkened the inside of the car too.

However, it was quite the POS. The thing mounted at all four corners, under the window trim, using double faced tape. Needless to say I had to replace the tape every 9 months or so. After a couple of years I got the window tinted. At least it didn't rattle! I don't remember the brand.

If this one mounts like that, my recommendation is: Don't buy!

I like the look of them a lot, never had them, how do you clean the window underneath?

Looks good to me.

Clean>> I've always liked them. And on this particular car, I think they look >> great.

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I think it would spoil a fair amount of the effect of having a glass roof.

Otherwise it's just personal preference.

I would have prefered the dark green metalic of the early 70s over the candy red met. but that's just me.

The mounting is always the issue. I wouldn't want to drill holes and I wouldn't trust adhesive tape.

But I'm sure aftermarket companies have to meet the same safety standards as the manufacturers, so loosing your louvers isn't likely to happen. (I also don't think drilling is required.)

Patrick

It's not losing them... it's the noise and rattles... damage to paint or glass... that sort of thing.

More info... from their website.

It actually is a plus. It looks goos, and it helps block UV which bleaches your interior, and at the same time it helps reduce heat buildup while sitting in a parking lot. I would want them.

Correct! No drilling! And trust me the adhesive tape that is used to mount the brackets to the glass is not going to come off! Check this picture out. We had to remove one of the brackets from my car.

Bent the metal bracket all to heck! Eventually got it off and all the adhesive off the glass... no way that thing was coming off without some serious effort! LOL! But never any damage to glass or paint and they never rattled!

Also, the louvers our hinged so they easily lift up for cleaning.

Ah, good to know that the adhesives are much better. Mine was back in

1979. Although I'm into convertibles now, I like the fast back style, and for a fast back I would definitely consider a louver.