Product Questions

FITTING AND USE

Will the sun shade fit my car?
Will the sun shade be secure once attached to the door?
Will the sun shade block my view of traffic through the side window?
Will strong winds affect the sun shade when the window is open?
Why doesn’t the sun shade extend all the way to the front of the side window?
Why can’t I attach and remove the sun shade while driving?

MATERIALS

Is the sun shade UV stable?
Does the sun shade block the sun's UV rays?
Isn't window tinting a better option?
Is the sun shade waterproof?
Can the sun shade be recycled?

CARE

What care does the shade need?
Will the sun shade’s magnets damage the car door’s paint finish?

FITTING AND USE

Will the sun shade fit my car?

The sun shade suits most car doors with an exposed metal frame above the side window for the shade’s magnets to attach to. This exposed metal frame usually has a shiny painted surface.

The sun shade does not suit door frames with plastic trim over the metal frame, which prevents the magnets from attaching to it. You can usually identify plastic trim by its textured finish and it's not cold to the touch.

If you do have problems fitting the sun shade to your car, drop us a line within 14 days for a full refund, which includes return postage.

Will the sun shade be secure once attached to the door?

Once the sun shade is correctly attached to the car door and the door closed, the shade is held securely between the car door and the car body. The locking clip also prevents the shade from slipping down.

Will the sun shade block my view of traffic through the side window?

The sun shade should not block your view of side traffic. It has been designed to be above your line of sight and should match the height of the car's sun visor when it is flipped over to the side window.

A good rule of thumb is to check if the car's sun visor blocks your view in the position shown below, adjusting the seat height if needed. Please see the Fitting Instructions for more details.

Will strong winds affect the sun shade when the window is open?

The sun shade has been tested to be secure at highway speeds with the side window open, when it is correctly mounted.

Why doesn’t the sun shade extend all the way to the front of the side window?

There are some situations where the driver needs to look through the front top corner of the side window, for example, looking at traffic lights and street signs when stopped directly next to them.

It is safer to have this part of the window clear for good visibility at all times and to use the car’s sun visor to provide shading at this spot when necessary.

Why can’t I attach and remove the sun shade while driving?

The sun shade has been designed so that there is no possibility of the driver becoming distracted while trying to attach or remove it while driving.

MATERIALS

Is the sun shade UV stable?

The sun shade’s components are UV-resistant and will withstand the sun’s effects for many years. The inks used are also UV-resistant and are the same as those used for car bumper stickers.

When not in use, store the sun shade in the car’s map pocket or storage compartment to help protect it.

Does the sun shade block the sun's UV rays?

The sun shade material has been lab tested by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) to block 98% of the sun's UV rays and is equivalent to a UPF rating of 50+, the highest possible rating for sun protective textiles.

The sun shade is slightly translucent to allow some light to pass through, keeping the cabin feeling bright and airy at all times, so you can leave the sun shade in place even on days without very strong sunlight.

Please use the sun shade as part of your sun protection strategy, which should include sunscreen, sunglasses etc.

Isn't window tinting a better option?

Many drivers use costly window tinting to try and improve the level of in-car sun protection but this practice isn't encouraged by various automotive bodies, including the RACV, RACQ and RAA (SA).

The RACV's advice on tinting raises questions on it's effect on UV radiation, heat and glare, and highlights the safety issues when driving with the darkened glass. For more details, please see our page What about Window Tinting?

Joopy Sun Shade avoids these safety issues while providing better glare protection than tinting and is also much more cost-effective.

Is the sun shade waterproof?

Yes, the sun shade can withstand exposure to rain when it is mounted on the car door.

Can the sun shade be recycled?

Yes, at the end of its useful life, the polypropylene plastic can be recycled by first carefully cutting off the magnets and disposing of them safely, for example, placing them inside a steel container for disposal.

CARE

What care does the shade need?

The sun shade has been designed to be strong and durable but avoid placing heavy objects on it or scratching the surface with sharp metal objects.

If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use cleaning alcohol or chemicals, which can damage the finish.

Will the sun shade’s magnets damage the car door’s paint finish?

No, the shade’s magnets have a smooth, nickel-plated finish and will not damage the door’s paintwork.

But, once in a while, give the door frame and the sun shade’s magnets a wipe with a clean cloth to avoid any abrasion caused by dirt on the contact surfaces.