Z4 Front Windshield Sun Reflector

rikwynnpa · 08-19-2023, 08:04 PM

I started parking my Z4 outdoors this summer at a location where I have no garage. I wanted something to cut down on the UV degradation of the interior parts from the sun and didn't want to use a car cover.

I ordered a BMW UV sunlight reflector from BMW for $65 or so and the thing is of really good quality, even comes with a nice bag. The inside of the thing is made from a soft black terry fabric thats really of high quality. The front side is a reflective foil layer with a BMW logo. The thing fits tightly against the windshield frame and it makes the interior totally dark on a bright sunny day. Bet it cuts the interior temp by 20 degress at least when parked in the sun. There are 2 versions depending on which options you have on the car so you have to give the VIN to get the right one. This is the one I purchased:

82-11-2-473-374 G29 Z4 Luxury Sunshade

Westside Guy · 08-19-2023, 08:07 PM

I also have a OEM BMW windshield reflector and it has a very tight fit and virtually no rays pass through.

stlcdr · 08-20-2023, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rikwynnpa

I started parking my Z4 outdoors this summer at a location where I have no garage. I wanted something to cut down on the UV degradation of the interior parts from the sun and didn't want to use a car cover.

I ordered a BMW UV sunlight reflector from BMW for $65 or so and the thing is of really good quality, even comes with a nice bag. The inside of the thing is made from a soft black terry fabric thats really of high quality. The front side is a reflective foil layer with a BMW logo. The thing fits tightly against the windshield frame and it makes the interior totally dark on a bright sunny day. Bet it cuts the interior temp by 20 degress at least when parked in the sun. There are 2 versions depending on which options you have on the car so you have to give the VIN to get the right one. This is the one I purchased:

82-11-2-473-374 G29 Z4 Luxury Sunshade

Need to add this to the Sticky BMW Ascessories thread!

Argo · 08-20-2023, 12:12 PM

I wanted to add that WeatherTech also makes great fitted accessories like this in case you don't want the vehicle brand logo in it.

StanDiego · 08-20-2023, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stlcdr

Need to add this to the Sticky BMW Ascessories thread!

Great idea!

rikwynnpa , please also post your comment in this thread:

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2034968

08-19-2023, 08:04 PM	#1
rikwynnpa First Lieutenant 510 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2019 G29 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Z4 Front Windshield Sun Reflector I started parking my Z4 outdoors this summer at a location where I have no garage. I wanted something to cut down on the UV degradation of the interior parts from the sun and didn't want to use a car cover. I ordered a BMW UV sunlight reflector from BMW for $65 or so and the thing is of really good quality, even comes with a nice bag. The inside of the thing is made from a soft black terry fabric thats really of high quality. The front side is a reflective foil layer with a BMW logo. The thing fits tightly against the windshield frame and it makes the interior totally dark on a bright sunny day. Bet it cuts the interior temp by 20 degress at least when parked in the sun. There are 2 versions depending on which options you have on the car so you have to give the VIN to get the right one. This is the one I purchased: 82-11-2-473-374 G29 Z4 Luxury Sunshade
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Westside Guy Brigadier General 5733 Rep 4,411 Posts Drives: 2022 Z4 M40i, 2021 228i GC Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hallandale Beach, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [9.81] 2021 BMW 228i Gran ... [7.83]	I also have a OEM BMW windshield reflector and it has a very tight fit and virtually no rays pass through.
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