Can anyone recommend a good front windshield sunshade for my 1981 300d sedan?

I just purchased one that was supposedly custom made to fit my exact car but it fits terribly and doesn't even come close. I'm talking really bad. I've searched the forum but I'm mostly finding info about rear window shades but not much about front windshield shades. Anyone here have one that fits correctly that they can recommend?

Thanks!

Have you tried the Covercraft UVS100, by chance?

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1983 300D Midnight Blue
4 speed, W115 intake mani, non-EGR exhaust mani, KKK K26, 3 pc Euro bumpers, Lo-spec Euro headlights, AL129X, hubcaps, custom A/C

1987 300TD Smoke Silver
Euro headlights, thermostat relocation, coolant bypass mod, rebuilt Becker + Jehnert + Helix audio, OEM Oris roof boxes and surfboard racks, Euro towbar

1983 300TD Reed (Moss) Green / Dark Olive MB Tex Euro spec

1983 300TD Silver Blue / Blue cloth Euro spec, OM648 and 722.6, 15" hubcaps, W126 S2 brakes

I purchased one from https://eclipsesunshades.net/ 7 years ago and have been VERY pleased with it. They open and close instantly, so I no longer have to decide if it's worth putting it up just to go into a store for a few minutes. Using the conventional style sun shades that have to be set up and folded up and then put back into place would drive me insane.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

I have not. They're a little pricey but probably willing to go for it if it fits properly. Thanks for the heads up!

This is an interesting option. I do love the idea of not having to fold and unfold a conventional sunshade but I'm not so sure I would love having the shades stored permanently on the sides of the windshield when not in use. Hmm, this option gives me something to think about. Thanks for the input!

I put one in my W124 about a month ago. VERY. HANDY. When stored, there's no loss of visibility.

Now the SAC wants one for her Honda...

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1991 300D 2.5 "Rocinante"
2002 Golf TDI "Teen Spirit"
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1984 300D
1966 Mustang I6 3sp
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSLSE
1982 Toyota Supra
1977 Datsun 280z
1971 Datsun 240z

My other concern is that it might not cover enough of the dashboard. My dashboard is in great shape but I just noticed a tiny little crack where the dashboard meets the windshield. It's a small crack and it's deep down there in the crevice so it's not the end of the world but I want a sunshade that I can really shove down there to help protect it as much as possible. It might not do much but I figure it's worth a shot.

Anyone else have any suggestions before I pull the trigger on one of the options above?

You're right about the Eclipse sun shade not covering the full dash, but I have a dash cover on mine so it's not an issue.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

I considered getting a dash cover for mine and I'm sure it's the smart thing to do but.... other than that tiny crack, my dashboard looks great so I want to show it off while it still looks good. Ha ha!

But without cover, you won't have the pleasure of driving your co-workers to lunch while they admire your pimpin' velour dash!

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1991 300D 2.5 "Rocinante"
2002 Golf TDI "Teen Spirit"
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1984 300D
1966 Mustang I6 3sp
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSLSE
1982 Toyota Supra
1977 Datsun 280z
1971 Datsun 240z

Ha ha, so true!

I bought one of the zig-zag folding ones made out of thin closed-cell foam and coated with aluminized mylar for under $10 at Ross or TJ Maxx. It works fine. I acknowledge that it is a hassle to put up and take down everytime I get out of the car to do an errand. I also have a DashMat dash cover.

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Marshall Welch
Seattle, WA
1982 300D-T

I ended up getting the Covercraft UVS100 and it fits perfectly. Thanks for the suggestion!

Glad to hear! Enjoy your protected interior!

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1983 300D Midnight Blue
4 speed, W115 intake mani, non-EGR exhaust mani, KKK K26, 3 pc Euro bumpers, Lo-spec Euro headlights, AL129X, hubcaps, custom A/C

1987 300TD Smoke Silver
Euro headlights, thermostat relocation, coolant bypass mod, rebuilt Becker + Jehnert + Helix audio, OEM Oris roof boxes and surfboard racks, Euro towbar

1983 300TD Reed (Moss) Green / Dark Olive MB Tex Euro spec

1983 300TD Silver Blue / Blue cloth Euro spec, OM648 and 722.6, 15" hubcaps, W126 S2 brakes