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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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i bought some stainless steel vent shades for my van.i am disappointed in them because they only cover the flat top part of the window.can someone recommend better ones.plastic is ok.also any rain guards for the sliding windows?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:11 AM
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Auto Ventshade Ventvisor 92073 - Side Window Vent | O'Reilly Auto Parts

I am not aware of any chrome ones.

Ford is NR, but I have seen some NOS ones on e-bay, but they have a lighter tint.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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Auto Ventshade Ventvisor 92073 - Side Window Vent | O'Reilly Auto Parts

I am not aware of any chrome ones.

Ford is NR, but I have seen some NOS ones on e-bay, but they have a lighter tint.
i was hoping to see someone that installed them to see how they look.the store pics are generic.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:43 AM
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If those from O'reillys are like the ones I have from Advance, they go under the weather stripping. BE CAREFUL. I put mine on 17 years ago and today the rubber is so hard, I don't think I could get them off without damaging the rubber.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 02:25 AM
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Put on WeatherTech 14 years ago, still like new. Tough, no scratches, no cracks even in sub zero weather.
spray the window slide grooves yearly with a silicone spray. works well on the silicone foam rubber door seals also. keeps everything soft and pliable, protects against the sun

1996 Ford Aerostar | WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors, Rain Guards, Wind Deflectors | WeatherTech.com

For that faded Aero plastic such at the mirrors and window framing, can't beat this stuff

Aero303 spray
303® Aerospace Protectant? for long-lasting finish and shine
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Great thread, and thanks for the feedback 96_4wdr.

We sell both WeatherTech and '303' brand products at work. I was curious about WeatherTech's window deflectors. Everything else they sell is top of the line. As for the 303 protectant, also top of the line stuff!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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The weathertech vent shades. They stay in place going thru the car wash? Sidenote, the cat rides in the Aerostar?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 11:24 AM
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The weathertech vent shades. They stay in place going thru the car wash? Sidenote, the cat rides in the Aerostar?
Mine do, but the car wash doesn't clean the underside of them or the part of the window they cover. Sidenote, never could get my cat to ride. He was always pacing and howling and tried to escape every time I opened the door.

Oh, you mean the one in the window? It's a silhouette.
 
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Originally Posted by 87&97Aerostrar

If those from O'reillys are like the ones I have from Advance, they go under the weather stripping. BE CAREFUL. I put mine on 17 years ago and today the rubber is so hard, I don't think I could get them off without damaging the rubber.
those are just what im looking for.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_4wdr
Put on WeatherTech 14 years ago, still like new. Tough, no scratches, no cracks even in sub zero weather.
spray the window slide grooves yearly with a silicone spray. works well on the silicone foam rubber door seals also. keeps everything soft and pliable, protects against the sun

1996 Ford Aerostar | WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors, Rain Guards, Wind Deflectors | WeatherTech.com

For that faded Aero plastic such at the mirrors and window framing, can't beat this stuff

Aero303 spray
303® Aerospace Protectant? for long-lasting finish and shine
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Great thread, and thanks for the feedback 96_4wdr.

We sell both WeatherTech and '303' brand products at work. I was curious about WeatherTech's window deflectors. Everything else they sell is top of the line. As for the 303 protectant, also top of the line stuff!
Thanks for the positive comments! For those of you who may not know, Gold Eagle Co. is based in Chicago and manufactures both STA-BIL® & 303® Products among other brands (HEET®, 104+® Octane Boost, etc).

303® Aerospace Protectant truly is a 5-Star protectant for any rubber, plastic, or vinyl surface. Regular application will keep those surfaces looking new and lasting longer.

If anyone is interested, please shoot us a PM with your name & address and we will send out free 303® Aerospace Protectant samples.


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i ended up going with the avs ventshades because i could get them cheap and quick through amazon.so far i like them except for the cheesy avs emblem made into them.anyone want to buy the stainless steel ones cheap?
 
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