We added a sunshield a year ago and think it is great. I went to WalMart, bought some dark tint film and installed the film on the plastic. Solves the problem of direct sun and gives some shade . I did it in a hurry and have a few bubbles in the tint, but when we do the Annual we plan to remove it and redo the tint. I have checked at all tint dealers and cannot locate anyone that will tint the plastic other than applying the tint film.
It slides a little difficult but when 2 of us fly we just slide it to one side, get in, slide it to the other side, other person gets in and then bring the shade to top center. Jim N3439H KFDK ----- Original Message ----- From: Donald To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:05 PM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Sun Shield My coupe has a sunshield over my head, a tinted piece of clear plastic that basically slides around from side to side, but if you leave it in the center, both windows pull up to and latch onto it. I think it is original equipment, but I seldom see others with this. Is it just an aggravation to entrance and has been removed, or was it ever standard equipment? With my bald head and living in a sunny area, I need the protection, and it looks like it would help keep the cockpit cooler when parked, I am considering adding some more tint in the form of the plastic film type. Comments?..
