$5, 5 minute droopy visor fix

y2daniel1981 · #1 04-24-2009, 02:57 PM

$5, 5 Minute droopy visor fix

Sick of messing with those droopy visors or don't want to pay to get new ones or the current ones fixed? This $5, 5 minute method will solve your problems!

Before:

First go to RadioShack and buy the following 2 items:

The magnets come in a 2 pack.

Do not get the glue on your skin! It is very fast acting and strong!

Use the glue on one side of the magnet and place it on the visor:

Place glue on the other magnet and firmly press into the area above the other magnet. You may have to apply more glue and repeat for the glue to soak into the cloth. IMPORTANT: Make sure you have the magnetic charges opposite so it attracts, and not repels.

Make sure the magnets will touch!

And once dry you'll be done and without a droop!

After:

bheinen74 · #2 04-24-2009, 02:59 PM

the fuzzy part of your headliner will be dropping shortly. how will you fix that?

y2daniel1981 · #3 04-24-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bheinen74

the fuzzy part of your headliner will be dropping shortly. how will you fix that?

Mine is still in good shape, so that's a non-issue right now for me. Plus the magnets weight next to nothing so they won't pull down on the headliner much if at all

1986nate · #4 04-24-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by y2daniel1981

Mine is still in good shape, so that's a non-issue right now for me. Plus the magnets weight next to nothing so they won't pull down on the headliner much if at all

Its not the magnets that pull it down, its the weight of the visors. This is about as good as the velcro mod...

Sean486 · #5 04-24-2009, 03:42 PM

I have always wondered, what if you could slip a strong magnet inside the visor, wouldn't it be attracted to the metal in the roof? Or is the headliner too thick for this to work?

Green1995SVX · #6 04-24-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bheinen74

the fuzzy part of your headliner will be dropping shortly. how will you fix that?

Correct. Your headliner will be toast after this mod.

Manarius · #7 04-24-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean486

I have always wondered, what if you could slip a strong magnet inside the visor, wouldn't it be attracted to the metal in the roof? Or is the headliner too thick for this to work?

A strong bar magnet should be able to do the trick. A thin strip may not...

bheinen74 · #8 04-24-2009, 03:57 PM

people should either come up with a tensioner system to assist the factory arm, or else stitch velcro all the way through the headliner, so it is stitched thru to the backing......that will require removal of headliner or at least partial removal to get to the other side.

or just use a bandaid or duct tape.

Green1995SVX · #9 04-24-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bheinen74

people should either come up with a tensioner system to assist the factory arm, or else stitch velcro all the way through the headliner, so it is stitched thru to the backing......that will require removal of headliner or at least partial removal to get to the other side.

or just use a bandaid or duct tape.

Or simply buy new ones. They're only like $150 each from Subaru. If we're going through the process of stitching **** to our headliners, I think it's time to bite the bullet and go the right direction.

Mike

y2daniel1981 · #10 04-24-2009, 04:20 PM

i'll post the results of my headliner as time goes on

Trevor · #11 04-24-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by y2daniel1981

i'll post the results of my headliner as time goes on

You appear to have received a rather negative response to what seems a good idea, for a simple quick fix.

If you have trouble with the lining, you could make a small slit, insert some contact glue and press the outer lining to adhere to the inner. The magnet should conceal the slit and both magnets will normally not be visible and in any case should be neat and tidy. A disc of some suitable stiff material, under the magnet, would not be out of place.

My visors are getting a little slack and if I get to the problem stage, I most certainly will consider your suggestion. I don't like the idea of the tear away action, of Velcro.

K_Dub · #12 04-24-2009, 06:53 PM

Droopy visors are a real pain. But so is $150, so I opted for the Velcro method myself. I ran a short self tapping screw into the headliner in the middle of my Velcro patch thus holding it and the fuzz in place long term. I was reluctant to put the screw into my roof, but since I plan on running this thing into the ground, resale isn't really an issue for me. This has the added benefit of being strong enough to hold my microphone for the bluetooth unit plus excess wiring above the visor. I'm pretty tall so I've never needed that visor down, and with the wire up there I wouldn't want it down.

My point is, if you've got a budget minded way to hold up your visor and don't mind trashing it's mint condition (mine was far from mint when I got it), then have at it. This seems really good to me as long as you find a way to keep it from pulling the fuzz down with it. Good luck.

SVXyGirl · #13 04-24-2009, 08:27 PM

Sadly, this mod will most likely pull down the headliner. Good idea though. I am working on a "fix" for the droopy sunvisors. I will post everything once I know the fix will work. The only downfall is that my job has sucked me away from everything else in my life. So my two minor SVX do it yourself mods have been sitting on the back burner. More to come soon...I hope. My Clarets sunvisor is beginning to droop.

y2daniel1981 · #14 04-24-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor

You appear to have received a rather negative response to what seems a good idea, for a simple quick fix.

If you have trouble with the lining, you could make a small slit, insert some contact glue and press the outer lining to adhere to the inner. The magnet should conceal the slit and both magnets will normally not be visible and in any case should be neat and tidy. A disc of some suitable stiff material, under the magnet, would not be out of place.

My visors are getting a little slack and if I get to the problem stage, I most certainly will consider your suggestion. I don't like the idea of the tear away action, of Velcro.

I like that idea. I dont like the idea of velcro either and also I have fear of the glue on the velcro contact becoming sticky and loose in the summer. Only part of your idea I do not like is the possibility of the slit spreading

Brandon770 · #15 04-24-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor

You appear to have received a rather negative response to what seems a good idea, for a simple quick fix.

If you have trouble with the lining, you could make a small slit, insert some contact glue and press the outer lining to adhere to the inner. The magnet should conceal the slit and both magnets will normally not be visible and in any case should be neat and tidy. A disc of some suitable stiff material, under the magnet, would not be out of place.

My visors are getting a little slack and if I get to the problem stage, I most certainly will consider your suggestion. I don't like the idea of the tear away action, of Velcro.

I agree to this as well. Only my car is in complete lacking of the sun viser and I have gone the rout of a very dark tent on the top of my windshield that spans down about 7 inches. Its worked pretty well but I will still be thinking of new visers eventually.