Wind deflectors ?

[The Merle]

We have stick on ones, 1 year in service so far and still firm. From a n aesthetic viewpoint, we have a 2-tone van (white top), and black b-pillar. The graduated grey deflectors work well, in our opinion. From a practical view, they do what they’re meant to, fresh air on the move, shed light rain away from the door top, and ventilate at night.

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They aren’t stuck in the right place, they sit tight to the black mirror casing.

 

[The Merle]

We have stick on ones, 1 year in service so far and still firm. From a n aesthetic viewpoint, we have a 2-tone van (white top), and black b-pillar. The graduated grey deflectors work well, in our opinion. From a practical view, they do what they’re meant to, fresh air on the move, shed light rain away from the door top, and ventilate at night.

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[Hawthorn37]

They aren’t stuck in the right place, they sit tight to the black mirror casing.

Dont quite understand- the bottom bit is profiled to fit over the mirror casing, per instructions and also as CaliforniaTime video. The outer (upper) edge follows the top line of the door. I wouldn’t want a white bit of door above the deflector. Happier how we have fitted them.

 

[The Merle]

Dont quite understand- the bottom bit is profiled to fit over the mirror casing, per instructions and also as CaliforniaTime video. The outer (upper) edge follows the top line of the door. I wouldn’t want a white bit of door above the deflector. Happier how we have fitted them.

Bottom bit is profiled to fit over mirror casing yep and should be tight no hole/gap. Nice tight fit round the black mirror casing.
Main thing is you are happy, but if someone has done a video saying that’s the correct way then it’s little misleading.

 

[66tim99]

With the laminated glass I would go for the stick-on option. They also provide better drip coverage and airflow when the window is open slightly as they stick out a bit further. We use the Climair as I posted before, but we only have standard glass.

The clip in ones work perfectly with the laminated glass, and perhaps look a bit neater. Not as large though but are effective. Sorry, not great photos.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Bottom bit is profiled to fit over mirror casing yep and should be tight no hole/gap. Nice tight fit round the black mirror casing.
Main thing is you are happy, but if someone has done a video saying that’s the correct way then it’s little misleading.

I don’t really get your point. There is no hole / gap, it is tight.

 

[The Merle]

I don’t really get your point. There is no hole / gap, it is tight.

That section is curved to sit tight on the black casing (has padding on it) and then sticky. Plus you lose a bit of the protection so window opening gap would be smaller.
Look at both pics and you can see

 

[Hawthorn37]

Like I’ve said , ours works just fine, looks good, and follows every other I’ve seen of the same style.

 

[LPGoodwood]

Heko are great and easily fitted, but in my experience come unstuck at front end where they stick with tape and become very loose(so, not great). VW advised me to remove them when we had issues with window operation. Might try some adhesive VW ones.

 

[Vagophile]

Heko are great and easily fitted, but in my experience come unstuck at front end where they stick with tape and become very loose(so, not great).

I had the same problem with my Hekos, a suddden release of the front driver's side with the window open, the whole deflector came loose. Luckily in slow traffic so I was able to recover the deflector.
I removed the clips and re-set them, applied double sided tape to the front to replace the original failed tape and refitted. Also did the passenger side at the same time. I'm satisfied that they will now stay in place indefinitely and quite happy with their aerodynamic performance as far as wind noise is concerned.

 

[Corradobrit]

We are very happy with the Climair ones. You need to drill a 1mm hole in the plastic for a screw to keep them in place. Some may not be ok with that. This is how they look…

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I just installed the smoke tint versions and used 3M double sided padded adhesive tape instead of screwing into the moulding. I cleaned the surface throughly with alcohol to ensure a strong adhesion. Took a total of 15 mins. Works perfectly and hasn't budged even at motorway speeds. No binding issues with window mechanism.
The Climair units are well made and don't increase wind noise. I like the low profile design which integrates nicely with the door trim giving a factory appearance. They still extend far enough out for protection from water and provide plenty of ventilation when the window is cracked open a few cm's.

 

[Kayleigh]

I just installed the smoke tint versions and used 3M double sided padded adhesive tape instead of screwing into the moulding. I cleaned the surface throughly with alcohol to ensure a strong adhesion. Took a total of 15 mins. Works perfectly and hasn't budged even at motorway speeds. No binding issues with window mechanism.
The Climair units are well made and don't increase wind noise. I like the low profile design which integrates nicely with the door trim giving a factory appearance. They still extend far enough out for protection from water and provide plenty of ventilation when the window is cracked open a few cm's.

Nice Is that on a Beach or Ocean?

 

[Corradobrit]

Nice Is that on a Beach or Ocean?

Coast

 

[russhepp]

Always had VW own ones (stick on type) the first thing I fit to every van I’ve had.
Great

Hi, I have a set of Vw ones to fit, do you fit them flush with the door tops, or down slightly, instructions a bit vague? Thanks

 

[The Merle]

Hi, I have a set of Vw ones to fit, do you fit them flush with the door tops, or down slightly, instructions a bit vague? Thanks

Have always fitted them down a bit. At the bottom of wind deflector it kicks out to sit on the black plastic casing of the wing mirror mounting tight (if you fit higher there will be an air gap there).
Loads do fit up high if you want that look, but you are also loosing some of the protection on window opening if it’s higher. Think campervan time was telling everyone on there YouTube that’s where they go

 

[ArunAlec]

Have always fitted them down a bit. At the bottom of wind deflector it kicks out to sit on the black plastic casing of the wing mirror mounting tight (if you fit higher there will be an air gap there).
Loads do fit up high if you want that look, but you are also loosing some of the protection on window opening if it’s higher. Think campervan time was telling everyone on there YouTube that’s where they go

Agree, fit low! Allows more air to enter and aligns with the plastic door mirror trim.
Looking at fitting to my drivers door to help reduce the water running off the awning into the van !

 

[The Merle]

Agree, fit low! Allows more air to enter and aligns with the plastic door mirror trim.
Looking at fitting to my drivers door to help reduce the water running off the awning into the van !

Does help
Have them on the little Jimny as the gutters do that too.

 

[ArunAlec]

Does help
Have them on the little Jimny as the gutters do that too.

I do miss cars with gutters!

 

[Corradobrit]

I do miss cars with gutters!

I should have sold you my Austin Allegro aka Allagro, and maybe you might change your opinion.

 

[russhepp]

Have always fitted them down a bit. At the bottom of wind deflector it kicks out to sit on the black plastic casing of the wing mirror mounting tight (if you fit higher there will be an air gap there).
Loads do fit up high if you want that look, but you are also loosing some of the protection on window opening if it’s higher. Think campervan time was telling everyone on there YouTube that’s where they go

Thankyou

 

[Kayleigh]

I should have sold you my Austin Allegro aka Allagro, and mayView attachment 115878be you might change your opinion.

They had some lovely colours didn’t they
I used to have a VP and once got stopped for speeding around Coventry ring road!!