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Tricks/tips for in-channel vent visors

5.1K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by  Kronos1965  
#1 ·
Since I have a set showing up tomorrow, along with a new Tonneau:hat: .
Never put on a set of the in channels, just the outside type. Any hints or tricks to make the install go smooooothly:teeth: .
Cheers, Lee S.
 
#2 ·
I cleaned the livin' snot out of my channel w/windex before using the alcohol wipes.
I couldn't completely insert them when test fitting, but it showed me how they were going to fit.
Don't be too afraid to bend them a bit to keep the sticky surface from touching as you put them in as they are pretty flexible. Especially if you let them warm in the sun first.
I did all 4 doors(CC), a bugshield, & a rear window sun deflector all, by AVS. It turned out pretty cool.
Hope this helps.
 
#3 ·
lee955i said:
Since I have a set showing up tomorrow, along with a new Tonneau:hat: .
Never put on a set of the in channels, just the outside type. Any hints or tricks to make the install go smooooothly:teeth: .
Cheers, Lee S.
If you happen to be getting Weather Tech in-channel vent visors, there is a cool video on their web site showing exactly how to install them. It's pretty easy once you watch the video. I love the ones I have.
 
#7 ·
test fit with the protective tape on. keep in mind that when you take it off, you only have one try to get them right, so keep that in mind.

i put them in and out like 3 times each to ensure i had it down before i stuck them on. took < 10 minutes total
 
#8 ·
I bought some weathertechs and I dont remember any tape.... did anyone else have tape on the weathertechs they bought?
 
#10 ·
Installed them tody. Not sure if they'll stay on the truck though. They look nice and ull but i'm not wild about peeling back the weatherstripping to insert the fronts, esp. the rear windows. Seems it would develop a water problem there.
All in all, I prefer the outside mount type.
Cheers, Lee S.
 
#12 ·
midnightmadman said:
I had mine on for a day with the windows sealed closed. I went on a trip yesterday and the wind noise was terrible! I had to take them back off. Any tricks to having them seal out the wind better?
The truck had vertualy no wind noise before I put them on. They are In channel
What kind do you have?
 
#14 ·
I have Ventshades mounted out side and have had no noise or loose shades in 2.5 yrs. Good Luck
 
#16 ·
midnightmadman said:
Yours didnt mount inside the window channel????
No Sir, on the outside.. Must be prepped correctly to last a long time. I use the 3-M trim tape and throw the crap away that comes on it..In Channel is nice but noisey.. Good luck
 
#17 ·
Brundy said:
I cleaned the livin' snot out of my channel w/windex before using the alcohol wipes.
I couldn't completely insert them when test fitting, but it showed me how they were going to fit.
Don't be too afraid to bend them a bit to keep the sticky surface from touching as you put them in as they are pretty flexible. Especially if you let them warm in the sun first.
I did all 4 doors(CC), a bugshield, & a rear window sun deflector all, by AVS. It turned out pretty cool.
Hope this helps.
Remove the tape altogether and use black silicone. Keeps the seal, easy to remove and holds the visor in place.