WeatherTech Rain Deflectors Question
03-25-2012, 08:25 PM
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WeatherTech Rain Deflectors Question
Hi all,
I want to get rain deflectors and i have a question : Garden variety deflectors are your basic peel & stick. I get that. What i see from Weathertech is different, in that it sort of clips inside the frame of the window. Does anyone here have experience with these? Can a novice install them easily, and will they survive things like car washes and driving with the windows down at 80 mph?
Thanks once again !
I want to get rain deflectors and i have a question : Garden variety deflectors are your basic peel & stick. I get that. What i see from Weathertech is different, in that it sort of clips inside the frame of the window. Does anyone here have experience with these? Can a novice install them easily, and will they survive things like car washes and driving with the windows down at 80 mph?
Thanks once again !
03-25-2012, 08:30 PM
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sarroj,
I have had these on my HHR for 3 1/2 years and 150,000 miles. I have the other kind on my ford excursion. The weather tech is far superior. they look better hold up better and they do not stick or glue on. I will only get these in the future.
I have had these on my HHR for 3 1/2 years and 150,000 miles. I have the other kind on my ford excursion. The weather tech is far superior. they look better hold up better and they do not stick or glue on. I will only get these in the future.
03-25-2012, 08:48 PM
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In Channel ones Look the Best and Neatest. Especially if you have rear doors to install them on/in. IMO. 
Best bet, search the Gallery for HHR's with in channel and exterior 3M tape installed ones and decide which one you like the Looks of. Either will stay in place.
Although, my wifes Chevy Venture we bought New, I installed the stick ons on the front doors, followed the directions and the drivers side one did blow off while she was driving on the highway, front part loosened, and it caught the wind flipping it back and snapping it in 1/2. Lasted about 2 years.
I bought another pair stuck it on and kept the passenger side for a year and finally tossed it.
Panels got no stinkin rear door windows to worry about.
In-Channels
85-90MPH on the tollways, windows partially open, Not a problem.
Best bet, search the Gallery for HHR's with in channel and exterior 3M tape installed ones and decide which one you like the Looks of. Either will stay in place.
Although, my wifes Chevy Venture we bought New, I installed the stick ons on the front doors, followed the directions and the drivers side one did blow off while she was driving on the highway, front part loosened, and it caught the wind flipping it back and snapping it in 1/2. Lasted about 2 years.
I bought another pair stuck it on and kept the passenger side for a year and finally tossed it.
Panels got no stinkin rear door windows to worry about.
In-Channels
85-90MPH on the tollways, windows partially open, Not a problem.
03-26-2012, 06:18 PM
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Received mine as a gift. I've had both. The stick on ones give you more room to clean the window while washing/drying without lowering the window. Mine's been on for 5 years now, I'm considering taking them off. They have a useful purpose, but don't look good for the most part.
If you dont' have the panel, get the ones that cover the entire rear door glass, the partial ones just look odd IMO.
If you dont' have the panel, get the ones that cover the entire rear door glass, the partial ones just look odd IMO.
03-26-2012, 08:13 PM
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If you get the In Channel make sure they are like this one for the rear door.
Otherwise you get this look -
I am not sure what Brand these are. But get the Look your after Before buying.
IF I had a Windowed HHR, I would go with the In-Channel and with the rear door window fully covered, just my preference.
Otherwise you get this look -
I am not sure what Brand these are. But get the Look your after Before buying.
IF I had a Windowed HHR, I would go with the In-Channel and with the rear door window fully covered, just my preference.
03-27-2012, 01:27 PM
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If you get the In Channel make sure they are like this one for the rear door.
Otherwise you get this look -
I am not sure what Brand these are. But get the Look your after Before buying.
IF I had a Windowed HHR, I would go with the In-Channel and with the rear door window fully covered, just my preference.
Otherwise you get this look -
I am not sure what Brand these are. But get the Look your after Before buying.
IF I had a Windowed HHR, I would go with the In-Channel and with the rear door window fully covered, just my preference.
for those asking, Mine installed easily and have been in place now for 5 years!
No problems at all.
Mike R
03-27-2012, 01:36 PM
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The WeatherTech are the Top of the Line. It helps to install on a warm above 75degree day. Let them sit in sunlight for hour or 2 so they are a little more flexable. Otherwise they are stronger & nicer than stick on. 30,000 mi no problem
03-27-2012, 10:14 PM
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No problem with mine either. They have been on over 40K miles and no problems. They stay on at speeds over 100 also, so don't worry about them. The kit comes with good instructions, just follow them to the letter and you'll be happy with them. Keep in mind, they will prevent the sideview mirrors from folding in flush if that matters to you.