Honda: Front Window Shade Reviews

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

By Bassem Girgis - February 27, 2015

This article applies to the Honda Civic Del Sol (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002).

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 of high temperatures? If so, it's time to review your options for window shades. The only upside is that the interior of your car will remain intact, since the windshield cover does its job to prevent UV rays from fading, cracking, or ruining the interior of your car.

Windshield Covers

Heatshield/Canvasworks
Covercraft
Sewell
Artistic 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

Warranty – 90 days

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

Heatshield/Canvasworks makes custom-fitted window shields for Honda. This brand is a favorite in the Honda-Tech community, and several members have vouched for their superb build quality and fitment. Honda owners cannot go wrong with these windshield reflectors, which are made with new, cutting edge technology. Heatshield's custom-fit design and material (for all car types) decrease the interior temperature up to 25 °C.

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

Featured Video: Window Heat Shield Canvasworks Modification

Covercraft

Price – $39.95 (plus tax)

Warranty – 90 days

Colors – Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, Green

Since 1965, Covercraft has provided custom sun shades for customers with all car types, models, and makes. Covercraft UV S100 manages a car's interior temperature, while also protecting the leather, vinyl, and fabric seats from being damaged. Inside the cover is a silver reflective fabric and Teflon that captures the built-up heat. Covercraft offers over 400 styles made for popular models of domestic and imported vehicles. Their covers will keep your seats cool and protect your interior from harmful UV rays, which fade the quality overtime. 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)

Warranty – 1 year

Colors – White

Sewell covers are custom-made for easy use. Based on the size of your Honda, these covers will fit across the entire front windshield and protect the interior from excessive sun exposure. They are known on the market as being a heavy-duty heat blocker and are usually available at your local Honda dealership. Recommended if you want a well-fitting sunshade from a Honda dealership.

Artistic Reflections

Price – $155

Warranty – N/A

Colors – White

Customize your shades with colors and cartoon-like characters that match the inside of your car. Let the artist in you choose personalized accessories, eye colors, eye expressions, and even eyes wearing glasses. As the cover protects the interior of your car, you can also start a trend and add personality to your car. Recommended if you want a Honda that'll stare you in the eyes.

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