I live in Phoenix and it gets hot here.  Area b/t windshield and reflective
shade screen create a magnificent solar oven.  I once took my BMW to the
shop and when they were done they parked it out front facing the setting sun
and put up my shade screen.  This turned a small chip into a crack that ran
all away across the windshield.  I never heard of a fire, take pictures if
you actually get flames.

Patrick
'85 Westy
'84 911 Targa
'73 Type 181
'81 Hobie 18

----- Original Message -----
From: =David-M= <dmc@cyburban.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 4:47 PM
Subject: foil-reflecting sunshade

> >I have been using a foil-reflecting sunshade in my Vanagon.  I have >just
noticed that the
> >backside of the visor has been burned in several places.  Kind of like
>the magnifying glass
> >effect.  Fortunately it did not catch fire.
> >If you are using one, check to see if yours is causing damage.
> >
> I fail to see how this is possible. Does the shade not fit under the
> visor? Mine does, so its impossible for the back of the visor to be
> affected. Or, do you mean the front of the visor? I dont see how that
> could be affected either except possibly by sun emanating from inside
> the vehicle.
>