Great job! Do you think the reflective surface facing out would be better for keeping temperature down (as I guess black absorbs heat rather than reflecting it?

If you lightly mist the window with water, the paper will stick long enough to trace around the outline. Don't use enough to get the paper soggy.

Good video thanks. If you cut some holes in your paper template you can lay tape over the hole and it will hold firmly to your glass while tracing.

Just a thought. Use guitar picks to press into the gaps at the edge of the window to hold the shade in place.

I appreciate the fact that you show the previous shade you made and the mistakes you experienced with them.

Thanks for sharing! I would insert some velcro in just the right places instead of fabric. You can then use the velcro to fold up the shade concertina/accordian style .

Pull tab was smart!

Personally I don't like the combo of heat in the vehicle and the vinyl plastic causing gassing off and really stinking up the car. I appreciate your heads up about the value of plastic for dealing with window moisture/condensation, which made me think of ripstop nylon which deals with moisture pretty well as a possible alternative for someone that doesn't like gassing off vinyl. A little harder to work with maybe, but what I will try. Vinyl does add some heft and insulation value to the reflectix though. . . . I always wanted to get one of those contour gauge things and try that rather than freezer paper. It's a little different help though.

Thank you for your tutorial. I have a van I want to go camping in and did not know how to fix window coverings for it. I've tried curtains, I've tried other things, nothing worked well. This looks like a great solution. Blessings!

Thank you for the detailed instructions! My husband thinks I'm nuts, but I so want to go car camping this summer. I'm thinking of preparing now, and taking off on my own for a weekend or week. Now I know what my project can be during my Spring Break! 😁

Excellent video. Thank You! I'm going to use your technique when I make my window covers this week. I really like the simplicity of your method (as compared to others that end up sewing the outer edges). Really appreciate your guidance 😀🚐

My favorite part of the video is the joy you had when the project fit as planned! I appreciate your attention to detail.

I am so glad I ran into your video. I was going to use black paint on the reflectix when you mentioned it peels and flakes. Really love how you developed the pattern and type of black fabric to glue on outer side. You save me money and frustration so I can put window covering on my vehicle.

I've watched soooo many window cover videos. This is the best up-to-date demo. 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 I'm a shimmy pro with my current wonky reflectix/fabric panels. Grrrr. So much time spent fitting them in place. I'm going to try new ones with your technique and products. I liked the ideas for staying the paper to the window for tracing! Great tips! I'm going to try to use Press N Seal food wrap and trace the outside like MO Bang suggested. Lots of value in this video and comments! Thank you Rachel!

Great job! One of the easiest DIY window coverings I've seen.

great guide! thank you for showing the whole process, a lot of other skip the tracing part and that was one of the biggest questions I had. Also thank you for the tips about the materials you used, so helpful!

Young lady , you are brilliant ! Thanks for the video !

This is awesome. Thank you for this no sew alternative.

I found your channel when I was looking for a how to do reflectix and your channel came up. Thank you so very much for posting this vlog. Take care.

Beautiful job--and I fully intend to copy. Thank you!

Amazing. I have the reflectex cut out...got the black cloth...but had no idea about how to bring it all together. Until I found your video. Enjoyed the watch too. Thank you!

Of all the videos I've watched, I think I like your black fabric method the best! Seems to make it a bit sturdier and more insulated. Thanks!

This was SO HELPFUL My covers turned out great

Best example for car windows, love the mosquito mesh, gonna do that for my SUV!

I used to be a picture framer, so I have frequently worked with spray adhesive. I recommend that you spray on a surface like the gravel instead of on the picnic table. The overspray that you get onto the picnic table will attract dust pollen, dirt, seeds, insects, etc. that will make an unpleasant experience for other picnic table users.

Great job, Rachel!

Thanks Rachel for this very useful video

sooooo helpful! Gonna do this for my 2017 sorento!

this was a great video! I did something similar with my last car but it's time to make ones for my new car. you had solutions for problems and mistakes I'd made so hopefully I'll do better this time. the pull tabs and peek windows are genius!

Thank you this is cleaver! Going on a hiking trip and sleeping in my car 🙌🏽🙌🏽👏👏

Nice work Rachel ! awesome fit ! Black out privacy window coverings , the reflective material is what you used for structural purposes ... nice option ! In real life it also amazes me how great your lovely , gorgeous straight hair looks ... especially when living on the road in a vehicle ...

Good Job Rachel!

Parchment! Great tip! Thx

Great idea!! Great job!! Thank you!!

Thank you for saving me from spray paint!!! The cloth idea is awesome! Going to make mine today! I was thinking of the pull tab, hopefully it held up because Im going to do the same.

Hi Rachel! Great video by the way. I appreciate you taking the time to cover all the bases from materials to construction to previous problems encountered. You've convinced me I don't need tape or spray paint which I'm extremely thankful for. I'm going to take your advice and get the Loctite glue. Do you remember how many cans (or ounces) you used and how many windows (or square feet) it covered? You also mention using the pvc material instead of fabric because of condensation. I was just going to find some cheap fabric at a thrift store and go that route. I'm wondering what exactly the problem was you were having with condensation. Was it the potential for mold, weakening of the glue or something else? Thanks so much in advance and safe travels!

Great how to video. I have to make a few templates for my bus windows and your ideas will work for me...Thank you

Nicely done.

Great video! Thanks, Rachel! Making these for our Honda Odyssey DIY camper van. ;)

Great video,thank you for sharing your ideas, big hugs from MN

Ok, Rachel in real life! Ha! Love it!

Thank you for making this video thank you God bless you

Good job Rachel! Would it be easier to trace the rear window using from the outside first? Then cut it and bring it inside and do the final fit because the pattern from the outside will be much larger than the inside. Thus, it gives you extra edge to trim down to the right inside. But what ever works best for you is the way to go!😉 Catch you later!

Great idea a beam wanted to do my windows on my big rig like that

Nice job! Windows are tough. I kept a window for ventilation running along the top and then crack the window. I then felt SAFE that no one could reach in and open the door.

I love this.

I really appreciate your vidi it helped me out a whole lot

NICE JOB, I WILL BE TRYING THIS ONE MYSELF. THANKS FOR SHARING. I LIKED AND SUBBED YOUR CHANNEL...

Thank you! I ordered my glue and reflectix. Need to look at fabric. I just got a new chevy traverse. Could not find any window coverings. So excited to camp/travel.

Excellent.

❤ this rachel seems cool 😎❤ enjoy 👍

"some kind of... something..." I love it :D 😘

I painted mine with Dupli-color fabric paint. It is flexible comes is several colors and it hasn't flaked.

Thanks for recording this.

Thanks so much for sharing.....headed to Home Cheap-o-......

Very nice screen cutout on the window covering

I had some furniture delivered and part of the packaging were sheets of about 5/16 the inch styrofoam. I glued this styrofoam to one side of the reflectix to increase its R value ( some). I came across thin sheets of fabric like black paper and glued it to the styrofoam side. This is the "stealth" side. The result of doing this , which I like, is that the panels are rigid. The styrofoam does help as I did an experiment and the difference in heat transmission was quite noticeable.

Thanks for the information ☺.

Excellent video!! Liked, Favorited, AND Subscribed 🙂

Thanks very useful video

The map backing is cool. Nice job. 👍 You're looking well 🙂

Nice!! These are rad!

I made some for mine that were much the same, but on the inside, I put a layer of thin fabric that matched the color of my interior.

I dig it.

So good 👏

I am going to do this.

Thanks

Love this! How many yards of the black fabric did you end up using for this project?

I haven't been on this youtube for awhile Hi Rachel looking beautiful!:-) Great idea with the reflectix that stuff is great.

Where was this video shot if you don't mind me asking? That view and camp spot looks amazing! Going to be doing a cross country trip this year and would love to check this place out. Also, thanks for the tips on DIY window coverings.

You have beautiful hands, u can be a hand model! Great job.

Great idea Rachael....What a fantastic view out of the back window of snow capped mountains along with wild looking country.....Where is it you live please....Happy New Year from the UK..............

it's awesome

Great video. Could you trace the outside of the window instead of inside like they do for tinting?

That opening was so cute. You're like a little kitten

I'm impressed with the end result. How much did all the materials cost including the stenciling materials?

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

😊 Thanks

Nice work I was wondering where you did all of this?

I found if I made an error when cutting and needed to fill in areas around the edges to seal out light I used foil tape. It adds little more edge as needed.

Hi Rachel. Great video. Would using a large paper clip or hinged dog type clip open the little court out window on your screen.

Smart!!

Thanks for making this video. How are these holding up? Have you tried covering one side with duct tape?

Great video...how many feet of fabric/reflectix did you use? Thanks

Hi thanks for the video. Just wanna ask what is the name of the spray glue that you use?

Hi Rachel, great video! What is the width of the reflectix you are using? I'm only finding 3 milimeters width reflectix. Do you think it will work for insulation?

a great cheap fabric for many project is landscape fabric you can get it anywhere and its meant to be used with water. and a great tape is tesa tape

You could use a binder clip to keep the flap open

nice info

I bit the bullet and got the Weathertech window shade package. It has custom fitted panels for all of my truck's windows, 6 panels. I use the black side facing out and I leave the rear side covers on all time. I always cover the front windows went parked. Keeps people from seeing whats in my truck. Here in the SF Bay area, we have a good amount of car smash and grabs sadly 😢

The beginning You made me laugh I needed thank you I’m homeless lol

Thanks for this. I use my E350 van for camping during my track weekends. It has a lot of windows so a lot of solar heat gain. I got the idea to cut down windshield shades and was looking for how others might have done it when I came across this video. I had no idea you could buy the material in bulk. Good video and thanks for sharing your techniques. Just curious, tho, why do you put the black fabric on the back?

I used 3m fabric spray last time I made these and the fabric separated in time due to heat. I will try loctite. Thx

Nothing like custom... I took some off the shelf fold up window shades, seam ripped them, changed the shape to fit my rear windows, then re-sewed the seam. I landed on the metal once, and broke a needle, but got it done... I may add some neodymium magnets inside fabric tabs to keep them even more secure. Simple reflectors work great to reject the radiant heat, and my car stays way cooler!

i used black spray paint 😪. i used the kind thats meant to bond to plastic and its good. i couldnt chip the paint even if i tried. i think as long as you don’t do too many coats, spray paint should be fine. its a paint and primer in one and also has a flat/matte finish. maybe other types are more likely to chip.

Heck id buy any you make for 2018 grand caravan .....id buy precut cardboard ones you made....not even all dolled up reflectix ...

I LOVE IT! So glad I waited to do mine

Won’t black absorb heat? You can also add some suction cups to keep it in place.

Great video! I’m having trouble getting the Reflectix to fit snuggly around my rear break light. Any suggestions?

Love your ideas about reflectix window covers, will the thick black material help with warmth?