Pontiac G8 Sun Visors
Pontiac G8 sun visors come in different styles for drivers and passengers. They can be made from a variety of different materials, and some styles include a small mirror. Cleaning visors regularly keeps them functional.
What styles of sun visors are available?Sun visors come in styles for passenger and driver sides of the Pontiac G8 model sedan. Styles are the opposite images of each other to accommodate placement on the right and left sides of the G8 vehicle. Visors are designed to flip down to shield sun from the windshield in addition to flipping side to side in order to block sun coming in through windows. Sun shades are also available; these are external accessories that extend the entire length of the windshield. They can be utilized while the vehicle is parked in order to keep the interior cool.
What materials are sun visors made from?Some visors are made from hard, durable, smooth plastic while others are made from different textiles that match the vehicleu001as upholstery or fuzzy carpet-like materials. Typically, there is an insert of mirrored glass in the visor that is covered by a flap or sliding door of hard plastic for protection. Sometimes, there are lights flanking the mirror for extra light. Colors of visors range as widely as styles of Pontiac upholstery. Sun shades vary just as widely in colors and materials. Typically, one side is reflective to discourage light from getting into the body of the car. The other side may include prints, designs, or logos.
How do you clean sun visors on the G8?- Cleaning visors depends on which types of material they are made from. Carpeted material can be vacuumed with an appropriate attachment and shampooed if necessary to remove any spills or stains. Accordion folding, soft, removable shades can be dusted with a damp, soft cloth and left to air dry. Hard plastic can be wiped down for dusting purposes or washed with a solution of warm water and soap. Rinse the plastic with clean water, and dry it with a soft cloth. The mirror portion of the visor can be dried with newspaper to prevent as much streaking as possible.
- If there are hard water stains on the mirror, mix a paste of three parts baking soda and one part of vinegar. Apply the mixture to the mirror, and wait until it dries before wiping it away. The hard water stains or spots will likely disappear with it. The frequency of visor washings depends mostly on individual wear and tear in a particular Pontiac G8.