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Stephen Tashiro
07-31-2014, 12:12 PM
How are aftermarket deflectors for car windows (such as http://www.amazon.com/WeatherTech-Custom-Window-Deflectors-Corolla/dp/B001P2IXBK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) attached to the body of the car? - adhesive? clip-on? screws?

Pat Barry
07-31-2014, 12:17 PM
Mine came with double sided tape adhesive and they have hung in there for 12 years to date

Bill Huber
07-31-2014, 12:20 PM
How are aftermarket deflectors for car windows (such as http://www.amazon.com/WeatherTech-Custom-Window-Deflectors-Corolla/dp/B001P2IXBK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) attached to the body of the car? - adhesive? clip-on? screws?

Most have tape you just stick it to the body of the car.
I didn't like those so I went to Weathertech and got the type that fit into the window channel, have had them on my truck for 6 years now and they are doing just fine and they look nicer also.

http://www.weathertech.com/product-education-center/side-window-deflectors/

Phil Thien
07-31-2014, 12:53 PM
Why do you guys need deflectors?

Pat Barry
07-31-2014, 12:57 PM
I like to be able to leave my windows open a small bit to let the hot air out and ventilate it a bit without worrying about rain soaking the inside of the car. I always do this when I make short stops shopping or the gym on hot days. It makes the car a bit more comfortable. Also for driving in a light rain, the defector keeps the rain water from running into the car with the windows opened a bit.

Bill Huber
07-31-2014, 1:06 PM
Why do you guys need deflectors?

I like it because it lets in more fresh air though the vent system, I lower the window about an inch and the air though the truck is much much more then when the window is closed.

Also like Pat, in the hot summer it is nice to leave the windows down a little to let out the hot air,

Phil Thien
07-31-2014, 1:09 PM
Oh that makes sense. Maybe I would have thought of that use myself if we weren't having such a cool summer here so far.

John Conklin
07-31-2014, 1:09 PM
I tried the kind that just clip into the track and I swore the window was going to break going up and wouldn't close all the way. Sent them back and got the kind with double stick tape... they work fine. Had the same thing on another PU and they lasted the 10 years I had the truck.

I also like them for when it's raining and you're driving, you can crack the window without rain coming in.

George Bokros
07-31-2014, 1:22 PM
I have ones from AutoVentshade that go in the window channel and adhere with tape. Work great.

George

Brett Luna
07-31-2014, 1:40 PM
I had the tape-on variety on my last truck. Water would soak the tape and drip through the window anyway, so I (also) went with the WeatherTech in-channel style on the new truck and I really like them. At first, they would trip the auto-reverse safety feature but they settled in nicely after a short time. I also like that they look more like OEM than an afterthought.

Bruce Page
07-31-2014, 1:58 PM
Most have tape you just stick it to the body of the car.
I didn't like those so I went to Weathertech and got the type that fit into the window channel, have had them on my truck for 6 years now and they are doing just fine and they look nicer also.

http://www.weathertech.com/product-education-center/side-window-deflectors/

Ditto here. I don't remember the brand name but they have been on my '95 Ram for almost 20 years.

ray hampton
07-31-2014, 2:08 PM
how do the tape hold-up during the heat of the hot summer ?

ken masoumi
07-31-2014, 4:35 PM
A special double sided tape like 3M VHB 4910 can be used ,here's a link:
http://adept-industrial.com.au/3m/3m-specialty-products/3m-vhb-tape/3m-vhb-4910/
For other applications:
http://adept-industrial.com.au/?s=4941&submit=Go

John Lohmann
07-31-2014, 4:47 PM
+1 for weathertech had on my truck for 14 years. They used to be the only brand approved by the German TUV

Frederick Skelly
07-31-2014, 10:36 PM
The Weathertech I had slipped inside the window channel. It was a perfect and snug fit. I dont recall whether there was any tape for mine. But the look was neat and clean - much better than the type that tape on around the OUTSIDE of the window. If you want deflectors, I recommend the Weathertech.

Fred

Myk Rian
08-01-2014, 9:09 PM
Why do you guys need deflectors?
To keep the rain out and still allow ventilation. I have the channel type in my truck.