How-To: Installing Rainguards by Cyclevan

[@insimplebeing]

I'm surprised on 590 of the 209,582 folks who watched this video (and, no doubt, benefited greatly from its clarity, and step by step instructions), were self-aware enough to hit the like button. Thanks Mr. Cyclevan, I, for one of those 590) do appreciate your excellent instruction video.

[@Objectional_Opinion]

11 year old video is still the best one I could find today. Thanks for this.

[@HeatherHowell930]

Wow how stupid I feel now...I bought a new car a month and order wind guards 2 weeks ago. I have been driving around with them in my trunk because I just hadn't got around to paying someone to put them on......Well after watching is video I went out my self and installed them. I was easy!!!! Its a cool 50 here today so I used my blow dryer.....Thanks for the great video

[@sapacif]

That was easy! Took about 45 minutes from start to finish including turning on the computer and watching the video. Great how-to video.

[@KatnKeys]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen (on any subject) -- thorough, well-planned, and well-produced. Great job!

[@bplus9z]

What a great install video how to! This was way better than the instructions that came with the rainguards. Mine went on without a hitch...and I, too, used the hair dryer tip as it was only 51 degrees out. Excellent job!!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@laurabarber6697]

Look no further this man knows what he's talking about! Follow his instructions and you'll have a great application!

[@ModERnS0CiAliSt]

@cyclevan Used this great vid to install mine, spot on. Clean edges, clean surface, lined up well & great adhesion. Got a 3 pack of 3M adhesive promoter one-use pens from amazon, big help. Thanks for the instructions!

[@johnnyVGtran]

thanks for the video just got a set for my subaru and it came with a tube of primer and a cotton bud some ppl said you wipe onto the tape others said put it on the car like you did .Dont see why you'd put it onto the 3m tape it would damage it i'm gonna do your way .Your install was very thorough and professional thankyou

[@bratton86]

Excellent tutorial! Very simple yet includes everything you need to know, Thanks.

[@cyclevan]

You can gently, but firmly, pull the rainguard away while heating it with a heat gun, or heated by the sun. The result will probably leave tape residue on the car. You can then put on an work glove and "roll" the tape residue with your thumb while heating it until it's warm and soft. Generally, the paint (if in good condition) should not be harmed. Any MINOR bit of residue can then be removed with goof-off or ethyl alcohol. Always be careful with solvents and test on a small area first.

[@edwardlee9163]

Thank you very much. Your explanation is so good.

[@cyclevan]

@1953Spock One usual size packet of adhesive promoter from 3M would easily do all 4 doors. You don' t need to use very much. Be careful not to apply the promoter to any area NOT covered by the rainguard, as it sometimes discolors what it contacts.

[@cyclevan]

About the adhesive promoter... The only likely place to find such an item is maybe a supply house that sells auto body shop supplies. If you can't find it, you get away with cleaning the surface with a degreaser like "goof-off" and then using alcohol just before attaching the rainguard. Just make sure that the surface of the car is warm to the touch or use a heat gun or hair dryer to make it warm. Then push down firmly on the installed rainguard to seat the adhesive strip.

[@datrucksdavea2080]

Napa stocks it

[@terryrosenthal5990]

great video..!! already knew how to install , but, I liked to watch anyways.. thanks....

[@bukketkid2567]

Great information, good thing I looked it up or I would have missed some steps😅

[@cyclevan]

Yes, because the rainguards don't really have any attachment to the window glass. The rainguards attach to the door FRAME on the outside, and the tint is on the inside of the glass... no interference with the tinting at all.

[@deepforest5123]

Nice clean job. Appreciate that you didn't just schlep it on!

[@ron1422]

@cyclevan thank you very much imma give it a try tomorrow ,,, lol cus i just got mine installed today and its all fucked up LOL they're supposed to be a bit upward to cover the door frame but i dragged them all in backward direction,,now i can feel the side tapes cus they still into the air when touching the sides

[@anupmallickraj]

Sir unique process.easy to understand,thanks.

[@cyclevan]

If your rainguards attach to the EXTERIOR surface of the vehicle, you don't need to leave the windows up at all.... If your rainguards attach INSIDE THE WINDOW CHANNEL, then yes, you should leave the windows rolled up for 2 or 3 days to let the rubber channel flex around the newly installed rainguard.

[@Stanleybb50]

I'm very intrigued about the "adhesive promoter" I ordered these same AVS window shades for my Honda (not the inside the window channel ones). I should have them in this week and will want to install right away... haha impatient.. So i want the 3M tape to get a good "bite" like mentioned in the video, but I have no idea where to get the "adhesive promoter". If anyone has any idea where to get it and exactly what kind, it would be greatly appreciated! By the way - great video!

[@christopher676cookey4]

Thank you man. i would have spoiled mine if i didn't watch your video

[@mj9949]

Great Job of explaining!

[@kailawrence6322]

Great informative video! I can't wait to install mine :)

[@Joe-ty7zf]

EXCELLENT!!! THANK YOU!

[@marcipalmero7413]

what do you when your back rain guards is a pinch to long where tape sticks little to car

[@Jerseyfresh6]

Great video

[@datrucksdavea2080]

ty, tip on adhesive promoter. my project went well

[@11sikjoker3]

Do u need the heat gun if It's still summer but in 2 month it will start getting cold???

[@Twisted86]

It's just a way to set it faster...a few weeks baking in the sun will provide the same result, most people I know don't do any of this (including cleaning before applying) and they are still stuck on years later. That 3M tape is pretty strong and you will probably break the guard before you peel that adhesive backing off.

[@aliced7505]

​@@Twisted86Thanks for info. A guy at parts store installed a set on my Honda a decade ago, and I don't recall he cleaned it prior. Didn't use heat gun. But thus is GA. It was end of May, probably above 80 degrees. Now, with Dodge Grand Caravan, same store, they won't affix. I'll clean first, and maybe wait another day for temp to rise a little. It's a little cool today. Then, too, I'll probably be underground before adhesive ever unsticks. Hah! But I appreciate your input.

[@1953Spock]

@cyclevan How many of the little packets of adhesive promoter will be necessary to do the 4 window guards?

[@datrucksdavea2080]

$4.00 Napa

[@reecea.419]

I thought it sticks to the black part but you put it on the paint...now I'm so confused i dont wanna mess this up.

[@BuzzyPalmatier]

lowest outside temp. to install?

[@terrygapp8946]

mr Kane Hoxter some cars cant have in channel visors. ur ghetto for commenting that and not knowing. why be rude. that man in the video was awesome. good job dude in video.

[@melissabell3486]

He’s a genius

[@Mxl100]

I thought all window visors go into the weather stripping

[@cyclevan]

You won't need to worry if you install them correctly. The key is in the preparation, just follow my lead.

[@greggouveia5243]

Can they be painted.

[@ElRipper100]

These things are just taped on the outside of the car. That doesn't seem like they would last vary long, sun, weather, winds, rough roads, elements, seems like a waste of moey, isn't there a superior product to this one?

[@roxannie7004]

Have these on my 2000 Silverado. 16 years and never an issue. The rain guard will break before they come unstuck.

[@lank278]

I put a set on 13 years ago and they're still on and still look good. I also go through the car wash. I live in Canada so we have hot and cold weather. The ones I have are made by Ventshade but I think they use the same 3m tape.

[@reneejurina2472]

Lud Wig I put them on my car 18 years ago and they were still on when I sold the car last week

[@mikesullivan542]

You put them on right and they'll stay. Mine are still good after 20 years on a Sonoma.

[@Wickedthtz]

These vents don't ALWAYS made to fit. My 05 crv back fits fine But the front is a pain. They don't fit well

[@JosrRocks]

Thank you :)

[@11sikjoker3]

So it seems pretty easy I'm buy them for my civic

[@ScollayTable]

Next time get a better camera person

[@lavarball6714]

I would be pissed if he just stuck them on the outside like that. Looks horrible.

[@MrBritneyfan911]

Lol this is the ghetto way to install them. They are supposed to be installed in where with window closes. Lmfao

[@Bone_89]

There are two different types... in-channel and external. These happen to be the external ones.

[@monsieur420]

+Kane Hoxter noob

[@djlennondbm]

there's two kinds the one you are talking about and the outer ones. These seem like theh might fly off eventually... oh and don't be a jack ass

[@Bone_89]

Sr Rs I had mine on my Tacoma for over two years (before I sold the truck), and they never came off. Even with running it through the car wash several times. They hold rather well- that 3M Tape is no joke!

[@mikesullivan542]

Wonder why my dealer uses the stick-on instead of the no-brainer ones that just fit in the channel???? Stick-ons are harder to install. There must be a reason they don't recommend the in-channel ones. Not hard to figure out why, give it some thought.

[@melissabell3486]

He’s a genius