Summer heat - a perennial problem of motorists. Bright sunlight heats the interior of the car, blinds the eyes, causing accidents. Avoid the harmful effects of ultraviolet light on the inner skin, lower the temperature inside will help special sun blinds for the car. What kind of construction is preferable for the price-quality ratio to justify itself?
What gives the installation of curtains in the car
As an alternative to the banned SDA tint film, sun blinds have many advantages:
- can be easily removed and installed;
- protect the panel, the upholstery of the car in the passenger compartment from sun rays;
- gives a cozy look to the interior interior, protecting from the looks of uninvited guests;
- with lowered windows at a speed prevent dust, reducing noise effects, restraining the gusts of the wind.
The absence of sun blinds for the car will lead to excessive fuel consumption for the enhanced operation of the air conditioner, while quality models help to reduce the temperature inside the car by 5-9⁰ C. The presence / absence of parking spaces in the shade will not be a significant problem with the available protection on your windowscar.
A long road for those who go on a trip to rest, will be pleasant and comfortable, because light dimming, the possibility to hide from UV rays, fresh air through open windows without mosquitoes and insects will help to provide sun blinds. At the moments of departure for vacation in the weekend, they will serve a good service when you need to change clothes or relax.
The temperature regime inside the car depends on the quality of the bodywork, the surface irregularities and the color of the car. The ideal option - a carefully washed car, covered with a protective layer of polish or a special wax shade "metallic."In the summer, car owners of dark color are better to drive into the sink often, in order to improve the sun-protecting properties of the "horse" to reflect light.
sunshade construction Having chosen a choice of sun blinds for cars, consider the possible designs. When making a decision, consider the following parameters:
- ease of installation;
- availability of the ability to quickly mount / dismantle;
- light transmittance and protection from UV radiation;
- quality indicators.
All models of sun protection curtains for a car are divided into:
- Fabric.
- Screen Protective.
- Wireframe.
- Plastic.
For the production of the latter, a roll mechanism is used, which makes it possible to fold / unfold the curtains as needed. From the minuses stand out: the fragility of the material;interference in the construction of the car( attached to the door by screws);possible release of harmful substances.
Frame
A thin metal mesh covered with a rubberized cloth is the basis for the production of this type of protection of your machine from ultraviolet radiation. Sun-protection frame curtains have a lot of advantages and are often put in luxury and middle class cars. They are:
- Easily mounted and dismantled. According to user feedback, an independent process takes no more than five minutes.
- Mounted with corners placed on the frame of the window.
- Durable in use, easy to maintain.
- Serves as an ideal protection against insects, performing the functions of a mosquito net.
- Custom made, clearly repeating the dimensions of the glass opening of your car brand.
Sliding of fabric
For people who prefer comfort, comfort and warmth, fabric sun blinds will suit the interior. For sewing, a UV-resistant fabric with reflective particles is used. Install this model on the rear side windows and the vision glass behind the machine. Sunscreen fabric curtains are attached to the guides - aluminum or plastic.
In cars of class B, C, fabrics without decor, collected from above and from below, are more often used. In cars of class E, F, expensive fabrics are used for protection, ideally in harmony with the upholstery of the passenger compartment, arranged with uniform vertical folds. Often, such sun blinds are automatically adjusted by means of a sliding / sliding mechanism, an electric drive and a remote control.
Removable on magnets and suckers( screens)
The most budget option. Special plates are convenient for self-placement on the windows of the machine. Due to the rubberized adhesive tape, the suction cups are easily and easily attached to the glass surface. A great offer in the market for a wide variety of curtains with children's drawings and even toys, which is convenient for a traveling young family with young children.
Fixing curtain inside the car
Hard SDA requirements for light transmission salon lead to the failure of the majority of motorists from the usual toning. Even leaving tinted rear windows, the driver under the scorching rays of the uncomfortable, and with a long standing in traffic want to hide from prying eyes and the heat. Installing sun blinds, you create your own microclimate in the car.
The rear windshield
The rear windscreen is bulky in size, so the area of penetration of UV rays through it is significant. Caring for rear seat passengers, especially children, most motorists choose quality protection: dense fabric curtains, fine-meshed wireframes. If the possibilities limit your choice, try installing self-adhesive screens.
On the front glass
The same protector is good for windshields for a long stop or finding a car under the scorching sun. According to paragraph 7.3 of the SDA, the level of light protection of the front windows should not exceed 25%."Hiding" from ultraviolet help the driver frame or plastic screens installed on the front doors of the car.
on side windows
Unpretentious curtains with Velcro baby pictures, curtains expensive "luxury" class standard frame products - all suitable for protection against the sun side rear window of your car. Legislation does not prohibit creating a "barrier" for bright light in the form of a variety of sun blinds with the mandatory presence of both side mirrors.
What is the difference between low-cost curtains from premium class
Homemade protection for car windows, inexpensive analogues of world manufacturers are short-lived, although they are much cheaper than the original. Often unscrupulous manufacturers use poor-quality materials to reduce the cost of sun blinds. Distortion of the outlines of objects, low / high translucency, the inability to read the inscriptions - the "virtues" of cheap screens.
Fabrics used for self-made fabric blinds are inexpensive, and factory analogs sometimes do not have sun protection properties, the ability to reflect light. Therefore, both at high temperatures do poorly with the tread function. In the manufacture of protection for a premium car used high-quality materials, and the parameters of light transmission exactly coincide with those indicated in the technical specification.
whether automobile curtain
prohibited by laws of the Russian Federation, the SDA, paragraph 3 of Article 7 stipulates that the use of protective coatings, which limit the visibility of the driver of the car is allowed with a luminous transmittance:
- 75% for the front windows;
- 70% for the rest entering the field of view.
Materials used to protect against UV, should not distort colors such as red, green, yellow, white, blue. The remaining glass surfaces can be covered / darkened in any way: from dark curtains to toning with a light transmission capacity of 5%.A mandatory condition for safety is the presence of side mirrors on both sides of the car.
Where to buy and how much are car curtains
Do you want to purchase sun blinds for a car? Official dealers of automotive brands in the Moscow salons will offer a variety of high-quality accessories. Also on the market transport services are presented by German manufacturers of sun-protection curtains: Laitovo, Spezo, Rӧmer with stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities and the official sites: laitovo.ru, spezo-eng.ru.
A huge selection of online stores provides an opportunity to order any model of sun blinds of various price category: realxenon.ru, moskva.tiu.ru, tuningoff.ru:
- Frame-type - the cost is within 3900-15000 rub.depending on the equipment.
- Fabric: the price is from 550 to 1600 rubles. The cost for order for premium cars starts from 2500 rubles.
- Plastic, screen with Velcro - the cheapest option: 250-350 rub.
Video review of frame shutters Laitovo
The newest fastening technologies, soft frame, small mosquito net - a small list of advantages of the light curtains Laitovo. Clips used to install screens do not interfere with the free movement of the vehicle's glass. Comfort and protection from prying eyes in many hours of traffic jams, caring for children's comfort, the convenience of passengers served as a starting point for the manufacturer when creating innovative screens. What other advantages distinguish the models of this company, you can see by watching our video:
Photo of curtains of various designs
When deciding on the purchase of sun blinds, do not forget about the requirements of traffic light transmittance. Guided by your own preferences, financial capabilities, the desire to protect yourself and your car's passengers from the sun, stop picking on the vending option. And our photos will help you understand the variety of offers: