Manufacturer | JClover |
Brand | Heatshield Products |
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 36 x 4 x 4 inches |
Item model number | 1260-Fiesta |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 1260-Fiesta |
M**K
Great cover
This fits my car exactly, as advertised. I use it just about daily and it's worked great. I'm glad I didn't buy a universal cover as it wouldn't have fit my car. I've used the item for a little while and haven't found any cons. It covers my windshield in full and keeps the temperature matching the outside. No more boiling lava death when I get to my car at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this company's product. The construction quality seems high with no loose threads anywhere. i imagine this will last the life of the car with proper care.
M**O
Disappointed - not worth the price
So very disappointed with this sunshade. I was excited when I first used the sunshade, but after 2 days it is sagging and for the price I would expected better. The Ford Fiesta windshield is deep and the regular sunshades do not fit.
J**Y
It's your best bet, but it has drawbacks
It took me a bit to fit a sunshade that would fit my 2014 Fiesta ST well, because the windshield goes so far down. This sunshade fits perfectly well, and it does the job. The reason for 3 stars is, compared to other fitted sunshades, this one is a bit on the more expensive side, especially considering that after a while, the sides begin to curve inward. It seems that it does that due to the fact that this sunshade, you don't put it away accordion style, you roll it up like you would a poster.If you need a sunshade for your Fiesta, go ahead and get this, it seems like it will last, but it isn't what it could be. What I did to make sure that it kept it's excellent coverage was I jammed the top of the sunshade between the windshield and the headliner, there is a small gap inbetween the two and it will fit fine, that way it stays where it needs to.
L**A
It does as advertised, even here in Houston, Texas.
I originally purchased a windshield cover from Auto-Zone for $15 and pretty much got what I paid for, an ill-fitting awkward shield that was not effective so I opted for this one based on Amazon reviews.This one fits my windshield to perfection and the interior of the car (again, I am in the blazing Houston Texas sun) when time to leave work is quite bearable instead of in the past, having to "air" out the car and blast the a/c so that the steering wheel could be handled without sustaining third-degree burns.
C**.
Good
Does what it is supposed to do. Fits perfectly across my very long Fiesta windshield (I could never find a sunshade that fit this odd shape of the fiesta) and without the sun visors as advertised. Rolls up nicely when putting it away. Blocks a ton of heat out of the car from what I can tell on the 100 degree days.I was so impressed I found the makers website and tried to contact them (as this amazon page is obviously a reseller) and asked them about the Heat Shields for my rear and side windows. On the website the mention in the FAQs to just send them an email and they will contact you back if its feasible and a quote. I have a 2011 Ford Ranger and a 2011 Ford Fiesta I inquired about the side and rear window Heat Shields but after 2 weeks heard no response. Unsure if the company reads there emails but oh well.I love this heat shield and any future cars I get I will purchase this again as it does fit perfectly.
S**N
Does the Job
This is a great sunshade with a very precise fit. It actually fits so well that I do not need to use my visors to keep it in place. Keeps the sun off the black dash which should help keep the soft dash from getting baked and turning hard and brittle with age. Also keeps the car much cooler inside. This is worth every penny.
M**T
Wow!
Unbelievable! The custom sun visor was a perfect fit for my car! Not only does it keep my car A LOT cooler in the summer...it doesn't look ghetto by being the improper size!
T**T
nicely made but doesn't quite deliver
As other reviewers have commented, this is a good quality sunshade which fits the 33" windshield depth of 2011 and later Fiestas. I ordered one for my 2013 Fiesta as longest generic shades I could find were 27", which leaves quite a bit of windshield open at the top, quite a bit of black dash at the bottom, or some ineffectual combination of the two with a big air pocket between the reflector and the windshield to pick up heat. Construction is comparable to the top end generic shades one can get for $15 but the materials are better. As you roll the reflector to put it away the foam takes on folds and becomes less supportive. As claimed on the manufacturer's site, it can hold itself up without needing the sun visors for support but Protrim's write up here on Amazon is more realistic. After a few weeks mine was sagging about five inches down from the windshield in the center, which is almost enough for it to rest on the rear view mirror. After a few months about eight inches of sag developed, enough for the reflector to slip off the passenger side of the rear view mirror. This can be mitigated somewhat with the sun visors but the Fiesta's interior geometry is such the reflector tends to slip over the visors. You will get the nice flush fit shown in the product photos on the first few installs but it won't last. The other reviewers so far don't comment on sag but also don't mention how long they've had theirs.I suspect the reflector would work a bit better if it was made in the usual accordion style. That would result in a set of of stiff panels which could snug into the windshield independently rather than one large surface broken up by creases from rolling. One could experiment with this by putting creases into the reflector when new rather than rolling it, though some creasing is inevitable as it's shipped rolled. It's too late to try folding with mine.I've used a few different reflectors in a few other cars over the years and this one does keep the car a bit cooler than other reflectors. Even with the sag and resulting air space to pick up heat. It's overpriced for what you get---I'd say $25 would be fair---and Protrim's claimed discount from $49.95 is a fiction as you can get it from the manufacturer's website for $39.95. Or $35 if you're ordering the side (part number 1260S) or rear (1260R) reflectors to go with the windshield reflector (1260W). Even though I'm not all that excited about the windshield reflector I ordered a pair of the side reflectors direct from Heatshield (had to call them as their website checkout was broken and they didn't know how to generate a bill with Paypal). While diminishing returns set in, combining the windshield and side reflectors blocks enough sunlight I'm OK with leaving the windows closed. This is nice as it keeps a fair amount of tree pollen, dust, and so on out of the Fiesta. Plus the extra fitting and removal is no big deal for me as I rarely drive during the week. I have a hatchback and don't see much point in a rear reflector. But it might be worth looking into if you've a sedan.As the other critical reviewer's commented it does leave a film. Not so much to be a problem whilst driving for me and I've had worse filming with other reflectors in other cars. So one gets out windex a little more often than strictly necessary but it's not something I'd remark on if MaM hadn't mentioned it in their review. Another minor issue is there's a good sized sticker with the manufacturer's name and such affixed to it which does not seem easy to remove. I don't mind really but, given there's a sticker on each of the three reflectors I own, the amount of free advertising I'm providing is a little excessive.I would give this four stars if it were more reasonably priced. Would need to have less sag for a five star review.
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