Last updated: July 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Car Visor Extender Suggestions from Reddit Comments
Current Visor Extender Solutions
- Slide System: Some car visors have a slide system for extension. "Could you imagine if they put sun visors on a retractor and we could use them for a temporary roof in our convertibles"
- DIY Envelope Sleeve: Users have fashioned solutions using envelopes to create a sleeve that slides. "I cut a large envelope to make a sleeve that slides."
- Hair Tie Hack: A hair tie can be used for extending the visor. "Cut a large envelope to make a sleeve that slides. No hair tie needed."
Proposed Solutions
- Consumer Advocacy for Visors: A proposed organization suggests advocating for front visors with extenders. "At the CSA, we will advocate for sensible solutions... front visors with extenders."
- Permanent Replacement: Users consider replacing the visor with one that extends for a long-term solution. "An alternate more permanent option is to replace the visor with one that does extend."
People's Experiences with Visors
- Favorite Visor Examples: Users recall vehicles like the 2004 Dodge Intrepid with innovative visors that offered additional coverage. "My first car was a 2004 Dodge Intrepid... peak sun visors."
- Tesla Visor Woes: Tesla is mentioned for having inadequate visors, with users hoping for better solutions. "Tesla has absolutely shit visors."
Ideal Features Users Want
- Center Visor Gap Coverage: Users desire a small center visor to cover the gap between the rearview mirror and the windshield. "I want a small center visor that covers the gap... And it came in handy on it."
- Customizable Light Blocking: Users dream of electrochromic glass to block out just the right amount of light from windows. "Can’t wait for electrochromic glass to come down... so we can block out juuust the right amount of light."
Product Recommendations
- Black to Clear Gradient Tint: Users seek black to clear gradient tint for windshields instead of traditional tint banners. "I’m looking for a black to clear gradient tint..."
- Polarized Sunglasses: Oakley polarized sunglasses are recommended for driving with the roof off in a Wrangler. "I don't think I would survive in the Wrangler without a pair of polarized Oakleys."