In Channel vs. Stick on Ventvisor?

[lavalva]

What do you think? I already bought the Mopar stick on, but I have heard that they may not look right on my silver Liberty... What are your thoughts on both?

 

[BluPhant]

I'd go with mopar. Non-Mopar ones, for the back, generally dont go over the back (doesnt roll down) window, and imho, they look kinda lame that way. I'll see if I can find a pic.

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[zerowick]

Bring back the stick ons and get the in channel ones. IMO they look much better, like they came with the vehicle. However, I don't know how they hold up compared to the stick ons, I would thing better being out of the elements, I just think nothing should be "stuck on" a nice car that you care about, kinda like duct tape holding your windshield in.

 

[CoasterG]

Does Mopar make both types?

Or are the channel mounts made by someone else?

 

[zerowick]

http://www.weathertech.com/store/prodsearch.asp?item_group_id=4

here ya go O

 

[Skidplate]

I just put the Weathertechs on the wifes '03 and even though they don't cover the entire window on the back door, they were easy to install and I think they look great. I also agree about sticking the other type on the paint...don't. My vote is for the in channel.

 

[jackie]

I usually go with mopar stuff but for this I would say go for the in channel type if you can get them to cover the entire rear window.

I have the stick-on mopar ventvisors and one of the edges is already peeling back. (put them on 8/04) Sure I can glue it back but it kinda ***** to have to do that. Also, the mopar ones have JEEP in white lettering on ALL 4 visors. FYI- so beware If you don't like that look.

 

[BluPhant]

I didnt realize that the mopar ones were stick-on. Thats lame.

-Blu

 

[Hammer]

Allow me to throw a wrench into this thread....

Although I understand the purpose of window visors and agree they work as advertised (generally speaking, not brand name by specific), I think they look like crap on not only the KJ but all 4 door suvs. IMO, they're best suited for pickup trucks.

- Hammer.

 

[roadrunner]

Someone else must think so too. :-({|= They bought a set of DrawTites, didn't like them, and sold all 4 to me for $10. (whistle) The front ones seem to work great but I may leave the back ones off. :-k I prefer to have air enter from the back windows and exit out the front. With the vent visors installed, there seems to be less noise with the front windows cracked. :-$

These little yellow things are sure fun, aren't they? outtahere.gif

 

[zerowick]

I've always wanted a set for cracking the window in the rain and less wind noise, but can't bring myself to part with the money...what a cheapo

 

[2003KJ]

Myself, I don't see anything wrong with the stick on ones. If you do it right the first time, they look good. However, 98% of vehicles actually have a decent ammount of weather stripping above the window, and thats where you'd normally stick them on. But on the KJ, there is not much at all, leaving you to have to stick them on the paint. I'm not real crazy about that, but the price difference (for me atleast) is roughly $40. I can get a set of the stick on ones (not mopar, but just as good) from my buddy at nape for around $40.

 

[JeepJeepster]

I got the draw-tite's on etrailer.com, but for some reason they stopped selling them there. I love them, they will never fly off either. I think i paid around $60 or something.


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I took that stupid sticker off that said Draw-tite. Took forever to get all the sticky stuff off, I cant remeber what I used to get it off. Did great though.

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I like pics. \/

 

[zerowick]

VERY NICE jeepjeepster! to me that's the only way to go, nice clean look as if it came that way from the factory. the stick ons look, well, like something you stuck on as an afterthought, inserts are worth every penny!

 

[VTNomad]

Stick-on vs In-channel

I've used both and I prefer the looks of the in channel visors. After a while the doublesided tape will dry up and lose its grip and your visor will start flapping in the breeze. Even before the flapping starts, abrasives work their way in and will rub the pain off down to bare metal. I you plan on installing the stick on variety, plan on leaving them on permanently and replacing the tape every few years.

I use the WeatherTech because the are flatter, sit closer to the window, than most other brands. The DrawTite look good too, didn't know they made visors, must be new.

 

[JeepJeepster]

No there not new, I got them over a year ago. I thought they were the only brand to get then. The place i got them from stopped selling them though, i dont know if drawtite stopped making them or just etrailer stopped selling them?

 

[LibertyCRD]

I've actually taken visors back before when I found out they were in-channel type. I've had bad experiences with the in-channel type. But the stick on type has always worked GREAT for me. I'd vote stick-on.

 

[zerowick]

upon installation I believe you have to leave the windows up for 24 hours or so for proper set up of adhesive. was it a different problem?

 

[LibertyCRD]

Yeah, with mine 1) the window wouldn't shut all the way and 2) there was so much contact between the glass and the visor that even if it could shut it would eventually scratch the glass all to *ell. Just a very poor design idea in my opinion. The stick-on is much better and easier to install IMO.

 

[zerowick]

do you remember the manufacturer so others can avoid them?