ZIPPEE SHADE is cool under the sun

By George Marsh (Article from SCMM Newsletter Feb 2009 Vol. 7 Issue 2)

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Okay, I admit it. I’m not the easiest person to please when it comes to consumer products. There are a lot of inferior products on the market and nothing peeves me more than wasting money on products that don’t live up to the manufacturer’s promise. Often the simplest gadget proves to be the best idea. The first mod I made to my MINI, to this day, is still one of the most functional — the glove box organizer. How did the MINI designers let that one slip through the cracks?

Recently, thanks to SCMM member Michael Pitts, I’ve found another simple device for the MINI that may equal the glove box organizer in its simplicity and design — the ZIPPEE SHADE. If your MINI has a sunroof, listen up, you’ll love this product. Driving across the southwest two summers ago, when the outside temperature hovered around 108 degrees, the global warming inside my MINI was intense. Even with the MINI’s sunscreen closed, the heat radiated through the sunroof.  I cut a piece of cardboard and placed it between the screen and sunroof to block out the sun. It worked, but it wasn’t pretty and it made noise sliding around every corner or bump in the road. And when I wanted to open the sunroof, I had to deal with a big piece of cardboard.

Thankfully, someone has built a better mousetrap. The folks at zippeegear.com have come up with an ingenious solution to keep your MINI cool. The ZIPPEESHADE is a lightweight, easy to collapse and store, simple to install shade, that fits perfectly in your MINI’s sunroofs, both of them. You get two shades — one for the front, one for the rear. What a deal! Check it out at www.zippeegear.com.

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March 15th, 2009 by califzeph (Article from Miniology)

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This past week we took a trip in the Mini to Southern California. Along the way, I had a chance to test out the newest product from ZippeeGear, the ZIPPEESHADE.

Zippeeshade is a sunroof shade custom fitted for the Mini Cooper. The Zippeeshade is easy to install, fitting nicely in the recessed areas of the front and back sunroofs, providing complete sunlight blockage inside the cabin.

The visible part of the shade is black to match any interior, and the topside of the shade is a silvery reflectorized material that repels the sun.

The Zippeeshade comes in a compact carry case that stores the shades when not in use. The shades in the case are small enough to fit in the door pocket of your Mini, or in the storage pouch behind the front seat.

When in use, the Zippeeshade attaches to your glass via very strong suction cups that hold the shade securely in place.

An added benefit to having Zippeeshades is that you can also attach them to the side windows of your Mini while parked, blocking light, heat and prying eyes. You might want to order two sets of Zippeeshades so that you can have complete protection!

Zippeeshades can be ordered for all models of Mini Coopers, 2002 and up.  Our Zippeeshades performed flawlessly during our vacation, keeping the Mini nice and cool inside from the hot Southern California sun. Zippeeshades are available from the manufacturer’s website, www.zippeegear.com. I highly recommend them!

May 22, 2009 by PhantomMC (Article from North American Motoring)

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/107375-best-sunshade-2.html

I just got a Zippeeshade, too. It seems very well made, folds up nicely, and fills the sunroof space well. The thing that sold me, though, was the fact that the rear shade can be installed and just left in place, even if the rear sunroof is cracked open. I like that, and it means that when I get it installed, it will stay installed for the summer (most likely).

 I have the Stratmosphere windshield shade and love it, but they said their rear sunroof shade should not be left in place if the roof is opened.

 I'll also put in a plug for the Zippeebag, a black bag that hangs on the back of the seat and holds whatever you need it to hold. They advertise it for trash, but I'm using it for hats, microfiber cloths, etc. - all the junk that would otherwise be all over the back seat.

~ Phantom ~

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After considering several methods of making a "make-shift" sunroof shade, and the cost of other products like roof graphics or tinting my sunroof.  I learned about Zippee Gear Sunroof Shade.  It's very reasonably priced and a nice custom fit.   It cuts the heat and makes interior darker and safer for my belongings.

This is a great item - easy up, easy down, easy to store in the boot.

Perfect way to cover the sunroof and protect the interior on those blazingly hot summer days.

Great way to shade the interior. Makes for a much more enjoyable trip

home from the office as my Mini sits in nearly full sun all day long. Thanks again....

Great sunroof shade for my Mini Cooper S with those large sunroofs. 

Keeps the heat out and sun from beating on my head while driving.  Car stays cool with these shades along with my tinted windows while parked.  The suction cups and folding design make it very easy to install and neatly tucks away in its separate flat bag when not needed.  A must get accessory if you have a Mini.

Great product, and a pleasure to do business with.

I was very happy to receive my Zippee shade for my MINI Cooper.  It

fits perfectly, looks great, is easy to install, a great value, and keeps my car much cooler from the HOT Arizona sun.  Also, your service has been excellent, and your delivery speed was very impressive.  Overall, an excellent product.  Keep up the great work.

Michele

I bought this for a Christmas present for a family member.  He loved

it and immediately put it on his Cooper.  Fit great and looks it too. 

Transaction was fast and smooth.  No problems at all.

The product works exactly as described.  I'm very pleased with the

product.

Great product!  Helps keep the interior cooler.

You guys are the best!!! Thank you for my Zippee Shades for my Mini

Cooper S Clubman! They fit perfectly and, as I said before "Thanks for the shades!" Living in Florida, one will take shade wherever one can get it! With the Zippee Shades, I have a much cooler car, no glare and full use of both of my moonroofs! A wonderful invention!

Great for cutting out the direct Florida sun.  They definately need to

have the wrinkles ironed out before installation.  Installation is easy and

quick.  I don't believe that I would be putting them in and out, so that I could use the sunroof.  Will probably keep them in for summer and remove during cooler weather.

The ZipeeShades make a HUGE difference in the temperature of my car.

It has already hit 107F here in Phoenix and I knew right away the shades did what they promised.  The only criticism I have at all is that the instructions that came with the shades recommended to iron the shades to smooth them out before use, which I found to be impossible.  Anyway, smooth or wrinkled, they work like a champ.  I'm very happy with my purchase.

One of the few items MINI did not include in my Clubman was sunroof

shades. I immediately ordered the ZippeeShades the minute I found them...they arrived in about 4 days, and were "installed" by myself (A certified clutz) in less than a minute!  GENIUS!  THANKS FOR KEEPING ME COOL IN MY MINI CLUBMAN!

Every Sunroof needs one of these!, August 4, 2009

I just purchased a new MINI Cooper and it came with two sunroofs-moonroofs. The problem I had was that the roof was nice but at times the Sun was just too much and I could not completely block it out. I finally came upon this ZippeeShade for the sunroof and I just had to try it. Each one is made especially for the vehicle you have. I received the shades in about a week and the instructions were simple. I just open my sunroof and slipped the block out ZippeeShade between the glass, (it attaches to the inside of the glass easily with suction cups)and closed the inner shade and it was like I had no sunroof at all, which on some days is great and necessary. The shade comes in it's own carrying case and you can take it out to store it in the glove box if you want to use the sunroof as normal. I just love it and it was just what I needed. Glad I found it.