ScoobyCarolanNC
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So pumped I saw this thread! Thanks y'all & thanks Northridge!
Just a FYI we sell these and your Forum discount applies...
David
I have one and it's awesome! One of the best investments i've made for my jeep yet
Spiderweb Shade vs. Alien Shade
Big thread resurrection! Since summer is getting closer, I’m looking into purchasing a sun shade for Oscar. Browsing the Spiderweb Shade website I found what I consider to be the ultimate in flexibility and good looks:
Jkini - Front Shade
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JK-4D Rear
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Total Cost = $146 w/5 year warranty. Black would be the color of choice.
I was about to order and stumbled across the Alien Shade alternative:
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The fitment looks a little nicer and the tank color is an option that SWS doesn’t offer.
Total Cost = $108 w/10 year warranty
Based on the numbers and preference, the Alien Shade wins in all categories. What I don’t like is that I cannot find anything concrete on where they are made. They state that they are an American company based somewhere around Toledo, but they don’t tout that their products are American made. Kind of bazaar since they use words like transparency and midwestern values to describe their business practices. Spiderweb Shade on the other hand is made in Florida, although who knows where the materials come from. They do have a good reputation and I know a lot of the folks here have them.
At this point I’m looking for reasons not to go with Alien Shade. Thank you in advance for any advice or opinions you care to share!
Chris
Just out of curiosity, why is American made important in this but not on the cheap Chinese programmer? Just buy the cheaper one.
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I know my full length Spiderweb was one of the first things I bought for my Jeep. Its been on there for about 4 years, only reason I've removed it has been to scrub mud out of it. I'm surenif I pull on them hard enough I would stretch a couple of the bungies some but it hasn't faded at all (mines black).
I remember reading somewhere that Alien strait up copied Spiderweb Shade but they apparently give you a dorky little alien toy
So I'm thinking in buying the spider webs tomorrow, but before I like to know of is worth the money
Also do you feel the wind when driving topless with the webs on?