Venturous Randy Posted April 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2015 On the GPS on the bike or car, especially the Miata with the top down, it is sometimes just about impossible to see the screen or try to program with all the glare. In trying to do some research, there is a lot out there and different types of film. Most want to sell you a sheet for a particular model GPS and I would like to buy a sheet I can cut up for different sizes an even for the screen on my digital camera. Does anyone have any suggestions on what works for what I want? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 13, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2015 I have not found any type of film that actually helps visibility in bright sunlight. It is just counter intuitive that placing something that will filter out some light can make it brighter, but sellers do it all the time. Some filter out certain colors so that it appears to have more contrast and forms an optical illusion of being brighter, but in reality is less light reaching your eyes. You need a display that is designed to be readable in bright sunlight. Many of the GPS made for motorcycles have this type of display, knowing that there will be no shade on a bike. Many made for cars assume that the roof will shade the display to make it readable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlawman2003 Posted April 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2015 I have used this product for several years and it is fairly helpful. Not perfect, but much better than nothing in most cases. Great company to deal with. When I first bought it I had a no name brand GPS, I wrote them asking if they had a shade for that model. Guy said no, they didn't make one for my model, but he thought that one made for a particular Garmin would fit. He sent it to me for free, and said if it works for you, send me a payment. Where else can you get service like that!! Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 14, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2015 I have tried several different films that claimed to stop the sun from washing out the gps screen, none of them have done the job to my satisfaction. I now have a metal shade around the gps that Carbon One bent up for me, is it perfect, no, but does a great job till the sun is low and behind me. If you do find a film that actually works, I'd like to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 14, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2015 I bought one of these visors for my Garmin 765t and I am finding it helps a lot, they have visors that fit almost every gps, maybe they have something that would work for your camera. I like these as they are not rigid but a semi-soft foldable visor. http://www.glarestomper.com/ Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 14, 2015 Made one of those out of a file cad box from Office Depot. $3 fair job. What I will say happens though, if I have on a hi vis vest or shirt, the lime green reflection and it makes the screen un-seeable. Im using a garmin 765. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratmanXj Posted April 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2015 I used a 765t for a long time on the bike, boat (fishing maps are great!), and car. In bright sun this model is very difficult to read. I recently purchased a 1490t and the screen is MUCH brighter and I don't have any problems with reading the screen, but I lost the FM transmitter & mp3 player capabilities. I hate where Garmin has gone with the features of the current models its either basic "auto" routing or spend $600 on a MC specific unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2015 I used a 765t for a long time on the bike, boat (fishing maps are great!), and car. In bright sun this model is very difficult to read. I recently purchased a 1490t and the screen is MUCH brighter and I don't have any problems with reading the screen, but I lost the FM transmitter & mp3 player capabilities. I hate where Garmin has gone with the features of the current models its either basic "auto" routing or spend $600 on a MC specific unit. Just commented on a thread about that. It seems you can buy a unit you can import your maps from your PC to unit, also no audio output jack. I know most "new" bikes and cars have bluetooth something if you had MP3 in use and it would also send your directions via bluetooth. By the way here is the "sun shield" I made upon recommendation from a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted April 15, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 15, 2015 Nice job, that'll do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 16, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2015 One side is slightly longer than the other I think. Also saw where someone used same idea and added a piece of naugahyde or something they had with velcro to extend the visor if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted April 16, 2015 My problem is not just sun shining on the screen, but any reflection, such as a light colored shirt that causes glare. With this glare, a hood will not help much, if any. I was hoping someone would know of a film that can be applied to the screen that would reduce glare, but still let the light from the GPS show through. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 16, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 16, 2015 You could use @cowpucs method and just not wear a shirt......... On second thought, please keep your shirt on..... If you go into any place that sells tablets or cell phones they have screen covers like what you are talking about. They are not expensive, just get one bigger and cut it to size. Or get one smaller and put it on half of the screen to see what difference it makes. ANY film that you put over the display will reduce brightness, but if it is an anti glare film the reduction in reflections may make up for the reduced brightness with an improved visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted April 16, 2015 Share #13 Posted April 16, 2015 You could use @cowpucs method and just not wear a shirt......... Is that because @cowpuc has stickers under his shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 16, 2015 Share #14 Posted April 16, 2015 Heres a listing for one. About $4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 16, 2015 Share #15 Posted April 16, 2015 You could use @cowpucs method and just not wear a shirt......... On second thought, please keep your shirt on..... If you go into any place that sells tablets or cell phones they have screen covers like what you are talking about. They are not expensive, just get one bigger and cut it to size. Or get one smaller and put it on half of the screen to see what difference it makes. ANY film that you put over the display will reduce brightness, but if it is an anti glare film the reduction in reflections may make up for the reduced brightness with an improved visibility.[ /QUOTE] Is that because @cowpuc has stickers under his shirt? NO CHANCE,, 100 % PURE = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted April 16, 2015 Heres a listing for one. About $4 Thanks Dion, I ordered two 7"sheets and will let you know if they help. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 17, 2015 Share #17 Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks will be nice if it does. Thats about the only complaint I have with my 765. If I have on the hi vis vest or I have a couple brite green hi vis type weather wicker shirts I wear. And it really reflects in the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted April 17, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 17, 2015 Just saw this- http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/acrylic_sheets_p99_non_glare_clear/514 Not adhering vinyl sheet, actually a acrylic plastic sheet, thinnest .080", but could possibly be made to work. Included video seems pretty good for antiglare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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