Dodge Window Visors

FAQS—Dodge Window Visor

1. I had to remove a seamless window visor with a 3M tape using a putty knife. It came off, but there’s this sticky tape residue that I just can’t rub off. How could I remove the adhesive on the window? What should I use?

A 3M adhesive cleaner or an adhesive remover like Goo Gone can help lift off the remaining tape. With a clean, soft rag, just wipe off the tape residue to soften the adhesive. You may also use a bug/tar remover. After removing the excess tape or stuck adhesive, wash the surface with soap and water to clean it off.

2. My 4-year old Dodge’s driver side window visor has a small crack. How can I fix the tear on the acrylic? Is there a product I can use for sealing the crack? Or should I just get a new one?

If the crack is small, something that’s not too visible, you can use spray adhesive to fix the tear on the acrylic. Look for spray adhesive or any similar product that’s made for the material. Wipe it clean first before spraying the adhesive. Follow the manufacturer instructions carefully. For bigger cracks or tears, it may be better to just buy a new visor for the driver side window. You don’t have to replace the whole set, just the broken piece. Get the right style or type of visor for your vehicle’s make and model.

3. The tape-on window visor I have on the front passenger side is already coming off. What can I do to fix it and keep the entire strip from getting pulled off?

Use double-sided tape. The old tape and the residue must be removed carefully before putting in a new tape on the visor. You may blow some heat on the old tape using a hair dryer or heat gun to lift off the used adhesive and pull it off the surface easily.

4. I just got a second-hand Dodge, and I had to replace the old visors that are taped on. I’m looking at buying the same type of window visors used on the vehicle. What are the advantages of using tape-ons vs. in-channel types? Is it true that tape-on visors can ruin the paint over time?

Tape-on window visors aren’t glued on the paint. They don’t touch the paint, as some people assume. Instead, these are taped onto the weatherstripping or seal around the windows. What most people like about tape-on window visors is that they’re fairly easy to install. They’re mostly peel and stick. Window frames just have to be clean to make them stick well. And since there’s no window contact, these won’t scratch the glass or get in the way of the window mechanism. Being laid over the window’s frame also makes these visors more capable of providing protection against water.

5. Why do some car owners prefer the snap-in visors or in-channel types? What are the main benefits? I am shopping for a new set, and I have no idea which one to get.

Although in-channel visors are a bit tricky to install, as these are fitted into channels of the window frames, removing them is really easy. Without tape or adhesive to think about, they can be popped out almost immediately. When it comes to style, the good thing about in-channel visors is their seamless look. They don’t protrude; their mounting flanges are hidden from plain sight. They have that smooth, low-profile appearance that some car owners go for.

6. What are the downsides to using tape-on visors? What are the usual concerns or complaints?

Tape-ons are quite hard to remove because of their adhesive. Unlike the in-channel types, you can’t just pry them out. The old tape may leave behind some residue that may not be rubbed off easily. You may have to deal with stains or gunk. Removing tape-on visors and getting the old adhesive off may involve some process. These visors also stick out a bit. And some may prefer the low-profile, more integrated look of in-channel visors.

7. What are the usual issues with the in-channel type of window visors? What are the drawbacks to using these deflectors?

The typical concern would have to be the installation of these visors. You can’t just glue them or tape them straight away. They have to fit snugly, and you’ll have to use a little bit of force when fitting them into the channels of window frames. It takes some flexing. And if you’re not too careful, these visors may be ruined or may break if too much force is used. Unlike tape-on visors, there’s window contact for in-channel types, and this may lead to scratching the window or breaking the deflector over time. Some are also worried that these snap-in visors may become loose and will rattle and fall out over time.