alternative magnetic cab blinds -- grey is so boring

[kp64zl]

I really like the magnetic blinds (clip on for windscreen) that come with my Beach -- but the grey colour is so boring (and not very blackout).

Does anyone know where I might be able to get something equivalent (i.e. magnetic system) but in a more interesting range of colours!

Alternatively might anyone know where might I be able to purchase the magnetic strip so i could get something made up?

Thanks

 

[Auberg-ine]

I really like the magnetic blinds (clip on for windscreen) that come with my Beach -- but the grey colour is so boring (and not very blackout).

Does anyone know where I might be able to get something equivalent (i.e. magnetic system) but in a more interesting range of colours!

Alternatively might anyone know where might I be able to purchase the magnetic strip so i could get something made up?

Thanks

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[ArunAlec]

I really like the magnetic blinds (clip on for windscreen) that come with my Beach -- but the grey colour is so boring (and not very blackout).

Does anyone know where I might be able to get something equivalent (i.e. magnetic system) but in a more interesting range of colours!

Alternatively might anyone know where might I be able to purchase the magnetic strip so i could get something made up?

Thanks

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You could try getting hold of some old door seals from a fridge, I think they have the same style of magnetic strip in them.

 

[Nolan]

I think my beach blinds just have individual magnets in the corners as opposed to a strip in which case you could sew some of the small neodymium magnets from eBay into your preferred fabric.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VARIETY-...all-Large-Round-Disc-MEGA-STRONG/131591404067

The smallest should be fine, they aren't as strong as implied in the listing either

 

[kp64zl]

You could try getting hold of some old door seals from a fridge, I think they have the same style of magnetic strip in them.

good idea

 

[Drpps]

I have got something like this with a similar project in mind.I think you van get some bullet type ones too. still in the slow-planning phase....

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/stix-ceramic-magnetic-discs-15-pack/606210-1000?query=Magnet

 

[ArunAlec]

You could try getting hold of some old door seals from a fridge, I think they have the same style of magnetic strip in them.

The strip can be cut into smaller sections as required.

 

[Auberg-ine]

You should buy this kind of toy:
and sew them into a sleeve, independent from each other in little compartments.
The magnetic strips are not working well in the corners/folds of the fabric. These are better fitting for flat contact surfaces imo.

 

[MattBW]

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I just have one of these in from the Club to take a closer look at for a club video. I dont know if my van will look so relaxed as yours I hear external covers are better for avoiding condensation.

 

[Autumn]

I have found this company amazing

https://www.first4magnets.com/tape-strip-c85

I am in the process of making my own mozzy nets that I can hold with magnets anywhere I need them.

 

[Auberg-ine]

I have found this company amazing

https://www.first4magnets.com/tape-strip-c85

I am in the process of making my own mozzy nets that I can hold with magnets anywhere I need them.

For a thin mozzy net on straight borders this will work, but I am afraid not for the thicker blackout screens (that you want to fold). Except if you would work with a kind of thin Nylon fabric
Also interesting is this site: http://www.technomag.net/neodymium-magnets.html

Why not simply dye/batik/paint/... your existing blinds? What's wrong with some flowerpower?

 

[kp64zl]

I found this website that makes what I'd be interested in:

http://www.snugdub.co.uk/

Unfortunately the company went out of business last year --- they charged £250 for a set like this.

Screenshot from the website / facebook page below

 

[Nolan]

That looks like a business opportunity

I need to make a pouch for my Beach blinds so I can keep them under the driver's seat but I agree it would be nice to have a set of more interesting blinds that block more sunlight.

*edit* can't see people paying £250 a set though

 

[Perfectos]

https://weallsew.com/piping-tip-how-to-use-piping-as-an-edging/

Cut the piping into individual pieces, tape / glue the similar size geo magnets to piping to hold in position ( where the magnets need to be) !

 

[WelshGas]

I just have one of these in from the Club to take a closer look at for a club video. I dont know if my van will look so relaxed as yours I hear external covers are better for avoiding condensation.

No, they just move the Condensation on to the next coldest area, the body panels in the kitchen and wardrobe or behind the trim panels.
Adequate ventilation is the key to reduce/eliminate condensation.

 

[DP55]

https://www.project-camper.de