In-channel vs tape Window Ventshade

[WorldAblaze]

I'm about to get my 4 runners windows tented and was planning on getting some window vent shades installed. My local dealer that i trust and has always done work on my vehicles in the past recommended AVS tape on ventvshades. The tech told me that weather tech is a little better in quality, but they usually only offer in channel versions and that the in channel can cause damage to the tent and cause issues with automatic windows. The tech told me the stick/tape version will not harm the paint of the vehicle and is the safer route and what they recommend. What are yalls thoughts on this?

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[Snowball]

I’ve always had tape on style before, and while there is little or no damage to the paint long term, the old tape can be a real pain to remove once it degrades and you have to re attach the shades (assuming you keep the vehicle long enough to require that).

I got the weathertech for the 4R to try out the in channel style. They seem pretty firmly in place, and since the tint is on the inside I’m not sure how it would cause damage.

It’s probably too soon to tell, but I haven’t noticed any negative effects so far (I’ve had them installed for around 2-3 months).

 

[Vincenzo]

My buddy has in channel on his vehicle. The window goes back down because it thinks there’s an arm in the window. It’s a hoot watching him try to close the window.

 

[TRD_Alex]

I have the WeatherTech versions for both front and back windows. I can confirm the first time I tried to roll the windows up, the drivers window did emergency stop due to the resistance, but only the first time. No issues after that.

 

[js_panda_rnr]

I have the WeatherTech in-channel visors on the front doors and I had no issues rolling the windows up after installing. I was actually kind of shocked how little resistance there seemed to be. I left the windows fully up for 2 days as recommended and I haven't had any issues since.

 

[WorldAblaze]

I’ve always had tape on style before, and while there is little or no damage to the paint long term, the old tape can be a real pain to remove once it degrades and you have to re attach the shades (assuming you keep the vehicle long enough to require that).

I got the weathertech for the 4R to try out the in channel style. They seem pretty firmly in place, and since the tint is on the inside I’m not sure how it would cause damage.

It’s probably too soon to tell, but I haven’t noticed any negative effects so far (I’ve had them installed for around 2-3 months).

I think I may have misspoken on the tent being damage and its more like it could cause small scratches on the window. I think I seen someone talking about that possibility on another thread. Have you had any issues with the window having issues when rolling up/down?

 

[WorldAblaze]

My buddy has in channel on his vehicle. The window goes back down because it thinks there’s an arm in the window. It’s a hoot watching him try to close the window.

Is this a frequent issue for him or does it only happen every once in awhile? Has the issue resolved at all?

 

[WorldAblaze]

I have the WeatherTech versions for both front and back windows. I can confirm the first time I tried to roll the windows up, the drivers window did emergency stop due to the resistance, but only the first time. No issues after that.

Would you recommend them to other people? If you had them in the past, have you noticed any scratches on the window from them?

 

[WorldAblaze]

I have the WeatherTech in-channel visors on the front doors and I had no issues rolling the windows up after installing. I was actually kind of shocked how little resistance there seemed to be. I left the windows fully up for 2 days as recommended and I haven't had any issues since.

Would you recommend them to other people? If you had them in the past, have you noticed any scratches on the window from them?

 

[Snowball]

I think I may have misspoken on the tent being damage and its more like it could cause small scratches on the window. I think I seen someone talking about that possibility on another thread. Have you had any issues with the window having issues when rolling up/down?

Like js-panda said above I left my windows up for a couple days after install per the instructions, I guess to help them form in place.

I have had no issues, even the first time rolling them up though.

I understand what you mean about scratching the glass, but I haven’t seen evidence of that. I’m sure that would take a long time to develop enough to be noticeable though. Probably keeping the vehicle clean will help prevent dust/dirt accumulation on the gasket and minimize any potential for scratching the glass.

 

[John2112]

I'm about to get my 4 runners windows tented and was planning on getting some window vent shades installed. My local dealer that i trust and has always done work on my vehicles in the past recommended AVS tape on ventvshades. The tech told me that weather tech is a little better in quality, but they usually only offer in channel versions and that the in channel can cause damage to the tent and cause issues with automatic windows. The tech told me the stick/tape version will not harm the paint of the vehicle and is the safer route and what they recommend. What are yalls thoughts on this?

The AVS tape on is the way to go in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of WeatherTech products, there are always a lot better options out there. I tried the husky tape on type and ended up getting rid of them and going with the ABS tapons. I've had those on four different vehicles now they've never failed.

 

[js_panda_rnr]

Would you recommend them to other people? If you had them in the past, have you noticed any scratches on the window from them?

Based on my experience I would. I have not personally had any damage to my windows or tint when using in channel visors. However, if the windows were really dirty — say with a layer of dried dirt/mud from off roading — and you rolled them up without cleaning them first, I could see the potential for damage. Other than that, I think it'd be safe.

 

[bakutheleo]

I have the 4 Weathertech ones as well and have had no problems at all. I suppose the extra rubbing could scratch the very top of the window if there is grit in there, but really who cares? It would only be about 1/4" where you would almost never see it. As others have said, I followed the instructions and left the windows closed for at least the recommended time--I expect that is to seat them and let them form properly.

 

[bird]

Originally I had purchased in-channel deflectors, then I read the instructions provided and decided I didn't like the idea. It just seems like it will permanently damage the gaskets around the window frame after enough time. You're shoving a big piece of plastic into a piece of rubber that is designed only to fit a window of a certain width/height.

Who knows, it's probably okay. The in-channel ones do look cleaner, but I did not attempt to install them and returned them in exchange for the tape-on style.

 

[127.0.0.1]

3m vhb tape-on is the way to go. it can be removed and vehicle back to 100%

in-channel will stretch out the seals and window felts.

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