Beetle Windshield Sun Shield/Screen

[OldSchoolVW's]

I'm referring to the kind that unfolds or unrolls and goes inside the windshield. Checking to see if anyone knows where these can be purchased (for flat windshield). MAM has one on their website, but they have no idea when/if they might have it back in stock. Just seems like it should be a fairly common accessory item at ACVW retailers, but I'm having trouble finding it. Even the extra small ones found at mainstream retailers are far too big for the bug's 14"x40"-ish windshield. Thanks for any leads you can provide!
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Tom

"Following distance is proportional to IQ."

'63 Beetle Sedan
'69 Beetle Sunroof
'70 Beetle Sedan
'73 Type 3 Fastback

[toxicavenger70]

I bought a roll of this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-48-in-x-25-ft-Double-Reflective-Insulation-48x25RI/315103268 then laid it on the outside of my windshield and trimmed it to fit. It has worked great for the last few years.

[OldSchoolVW's]

Thanks! A great Plan B if I can't find one online.
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Tom

"Following distance is proportional to IQ."

'63 Beetle Sedan
'69 Beetle Sunroof
'70 Beetle Sedan
'73 Type 3 Fastback

[baldessariclan]

I went looking for something similar a few years back, but didn't have luck finding anything appropriate. Eventually decided to just make my own.

Went to Hobby Lobby and bought one of their 48" wide white cardboard "display boards", which are pre-slitted to fold into 3 sections. Next took a couple large sheets of paper, taped to outside of windshield, and traced windshield edge onto the paper. Then used that paper as a template to transfer edge pattern to the carboard, and trimmed cardboard to fit windshield opening. Finally, carefully cut a few more shallow slits (i.e. through one face sheet only) in the cardboard, such that I could fold it up "accordion-style" for storage.

I'll try to take and post some pictures of it later tonight. Have been using for several years now -- works great!
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1971 Standard Beetle — fairly stock / driver

baldessariclan -- often in error, never in doubt...

[Kafer_Mike]

Mid America Motorworks used to carry them -- https://www.mamotorworks.com. If they are out of stock and you're not interested in the DIY options, these guys will custom make one for you for ~$45 -- https://www.heatshieldstore.com.
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Kafer_Mike
Build 'em fast...or let 'em sit.

[oprn]

All of the Beetle glass is nearly vertical so very little to gain with those. The rear glass however is the one that really needs it! Notice how the top of the rear seat back goes crumbly with age?
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[OldSchoolVW's]

[AlmostHeavenWV_VW]

$11 and about 10 minutes with the scissors to cut to fit

Auto Drive Universal Tropical Windshield Accordion Sunshade, 63'' x 28.5''


If you want to go with plain silver/reflective--$6



Since they are a bubble-plastic board, they will not fray on the cut edges either
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1973 Standard Beetle
1600DP AK case
Solex 34PICT3 Carb
Bosch DVDA 205AJ Distributor

[madmike]

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[OldSchoolVW's]

[Kafer_Mike]

[baldessariclan]

[OldSchoolVW's]

Thanks for taking time to post these photos. That's a great low cost solution!


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Tom

"Following distance is proportional to IQ."

'63 Beetle Sedan
'69 Beetle Sunroof
'70 Beetle Sedan
'73 Type 3 Fastback