Cool new Shades

When we replaced the plexiglass on the salon windows we went from tinted to clear.  We knew that sooner or later we would have to add some additional shading but we wanted to have as much light as possible.  The other day Kris ordered some 70% shade factor fabric and today we went ahead and made/installed them.

Using old magazine pages we taped pages together to form a template/pattern to then cut out the material in the shape and size needed.  

Template

Finished shade

We have only attached them with Velcro in a couple of places, it is held in place with the boat's sun visor as well.  Inside we figured the new shades will reduce the heat and glare more than reduce the light.  From the outside it gives a cleaner look with out the break in the white in the sun visor.  So now we be looking more cool :)

Old look

New Cool Shades