Sunshade Color

Hello, all. I've had one of those inexpensive (foil on cardboard) windshield sunshades for quite some time and I've never understood why one side is silver while the other side is blue. I've always placed the silver side facing the sun figuring it was the most reflective. Does the blue side serve a practical purpose? Thanks for your time and comment. Sincerely,

Reply to
J.B. Wood
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Probably for show. I've seen the other side available in several colors. Blue is also less heat-absorbant than, say, red or brown.

Reply to
thekmanrocks

Hello, and thanks for the quick reply. According to one of my co-workers, the color side is probably intended to complement the exterior color(s) of the vehicle but the silver side still provides the greatest reflectivity. Sincerely,

Reply to
J.B. Wood

Most likely there is no special reason for the color. It may just be what the maker had on hand and needed to use up.

A lot of those shades are multicolored, and/or have text or logos on them.

In the dark days before cell phones, some had the words "Need Help. Call Police" on them

Reply to
Retired

You might try a piece of Reflectix available at Lowe's and Home Depot. A lot of people who have RV vehicles (campers and motorhomes and trailers) use Reflectix for insulaion on windows.

Reply to
JR

People should put those things on the outside of the car. I'll bet it makes a significant difference in the temperature inside.

Reply to
dsi1

That would be nice, but people steal anything that isn't nailed down :-(

I'd just like to make the steering wheel a little cooler when I get into the car.

Reply to
The Real Bev

Throw a towel over it.

Reply to
.

You are probably correct but not allowing the solar rays to enter the interior might have a big impact on the temperature. It might make a good science project for school kids. "Crime rates and the effects of not nailing things down." :)

Reply to
dsi1

I don't know about nowadays, but in Russia people would steal the windshield wipers off of cars.

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JR

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