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Lexus: Front Window Shade Reviews

Sun shields protect the interior of your Lexus from damaging UV rays while keeping the cabin cool. This guide will help you choose the sun shade that fits your style and needs the best.

By Makeda - November 25, 2014

This article applies to the Lexus IS 250, IS 350, ES, GS, and RX (2008-2014)

Do you dread having to get into your car on a hot summer day? Do your leather seats burn your legs after a long day in high temperatures? If so, it's time to review your options for window shields. In the long run, the interior of your car will remain in tact, as the car cover does its job to prevent UV rays from fading, cracking, or ruining the color of your car.

Windshield Covers

Heatshield/CanvasworksCovercraftSewellArtistic Reflections
Price $43.84 $39.95 $29.95 $155
Warranty

90 Days

90 Days

1 Year

N/A
Colors Rose, Gold, Blue Metallic, Silver, Green Ice Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, and Green White Various designs
Best Quality: Heatshield/Canvasworks

Best Value: Covercraft

Heatshield/Canvasworks

Price - $43.84

Colors - Rose, Gold, Blue Metallic, Silver, Green Ice

Warranty - 90 days

Canvasworks makes custom fitted window shields for the Lexus IS. This brand is one of the favorites in the ClubLexus.com community. Several members have vouched for their superb build quality and fitment. Lexus owners cannot go wrong with this windshield reflector made with new, cutting edge technology. Heatshield is custom fit for all car types with material that decreases the temperature of the interior up to 25 degrees Celsius.

Heatshield products have been around since 1985 and are made to block the sun as a sun shade or sun visor. They are conveniently easy to install and store when not in use. Choose from a variety of colors in rose, gold, blue metallic, silver, and green ice. To install a Heatshield cover, raise the sun visors before pulling the cover down. From the bottom to the top, roll it up and wrap the Velcro strap attached. For a diagram, instructions on how to install a Heatshield Canvas cover and detailed photos, check out the featured video below. Recommended if you want a sun shield vetted by the Lexus community.

Featured Video: Window Heat Shield - Canvasworks Modification

Covercraft

Price - $39.95 plus tax

Colors - Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, Green

Warranty - 90 days

Since 1965, Covercraft has provided custom sunscreens for customers with all car types, models, and makes. Covercraft UV S100 manages interior heat while protecting leather, vinyl, and fabric seats from being damaged. Inside the cover is a silver reflective fabric and teflon that captures built up heat. Covercraft offers over 400 styles made for popular models of domestic and imported vehicles. This cover keeps your seats cool while covering your interior from harmful ultraviolet rays that fade the quality over time. For easy to install instructions, tricks, and tips, check out the featured video below. Recommended if you want a sun shield that folds out.

Featured Video: Covercraft Sunshade Review

Sewell

Price - $29.95 plus tax

Colors - White

Warranty - 1 Year

Sewell covers are custom made for easy use based on the size of your Lexus. These covers will fit across the entire front windshield and protect the interior from excessive sun exposure. This cover is known on the market as being a heavy-duty heat blocker. These covers are generally available at your local Lexus dealership. Recommended if you want a well fitting sunshade from Lexus.

Artistic Reflections

Price - $155

Colors - White

Warranty - N/A

Customize your shades with colors to match the inside of your car with these cartoon like characters. Let the artist in you choose accessorires, eye colors, different eye expressions, and even glasses. As the cover protects the interior of your car, you can start a trend and add personality to your car at the same time. Recommended if you want a Lexus that'll stare you in the eye.

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