2024.08.13

The Bright Side of Driving: How I Beat the Sun… Without Sunglasses!”

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Ever find yourself grumbling over the same tiny frustrations, day after day? Yeah, me too. You know that little voice that says, “It’s fine, no big deal,” only for you to later think, “Why does this keep bothering me?” Well, let me tell you about one of those annoyances that had me seeing red – or should I say, squinting through the blinding light of a traffic signal.

Picture this: I’m driving, minding my own business, when suddenly, BAM! The sun decides to photobomb my day, glaring right at me, making it nearly impossible to see if that light ahead is red, green, or just my imagination. It’s like the sun and the traffic lights are in cahoots – one big conspiracy to mess with my commute.

So, what’s a guy to do? Sure, I could’ve bought a pair of sunglasses, but let’s be real here:

It’s not always that sunny: Most of the time, it’s not “oh my eyes are burning!” sunny, so I’d feel a bit silly wearing shades all the time.
Wearing sunglasses feels like a fashion statement I’m not ready to make: I mean, what if the shades make me look too cool? Can’t have that kind of responsibility.
What about passengers? They might think I’m trying too hard. Like, is this a “Tom Cruise in Top Gun” moment or just me trying not to squint?
Let’s be honest, choosing sunglasses is stressful: What if someone questions my style? It’s not like I want to have a deep discussion about why I picked these specific shades.

And then there’s the whole “I can’t be bothered to take them out and put them on every time the sun decides to say hi” issue. Plus, you know how it is – when you’re worried about people staring at you, you feel even more stressed!

For the longest time, I was ready to just throw in the towel and accept my fate – until I stumbled upon a game-changer: The Glare Guard Polarized Sun Visor. Cue the heroic music.

Now, let’s be clear – the standard sun visors in cars are like trying to stop a flood with a sponge. They might block some sun, but then you can’t see half the road, and when the sun and the traffic light decide to overlap, well, good luck! I mean, who needs to see the signal when you can just guess, right? Wrong. It’s a surefire way to turn a sunny day into a very bad one.

Enter the Glare Guard. I have to admit, I didn’t expect much. But after installing it, I felt like I’d just been handed the keys to the sun’s kryptonite. Suddenly, all those little annoyances disappeared, and I was left wondering why I didn’t fix this sooner. It’s amazing how something so small can make such a big difference.

Now, let’s talk cons – because nothing’s perfect, right? The only downside? It’s not going to win any beauty contests. I mean, it’s functional, but it’s not exactly a fashion statement. Then again, neither is driving into the sun like a squinting superhero.

Why did I choose the Glare Guard?

The big selling point for me was the size of the shield – at 35.6cm x 8.3cm, it’s the Goldilocks of sun visors. Not too big, not too small, just right. Anything bigger and it’d start feeling like I was driving with a billboard in my face. Sure, a larger shield might feel more secure, but do I really want my car looking like a mobile tanning bed? No thanks.

Plus, the Glare Guard doesn’t just slap on a piece of colored plastic and call it a day. No sir, this bad boy uses top-notch polarized film. It’s like having a high-tech pair of sunglasses on your visor, without actually having to wear them.

Installation is a breeze, too. Just clip it on your existing sunshade and secure it with the included Velcro. No rocket science degree required. And when you need it, just flip it down. Easy peasy.

So, to my fellow “I’d rather not wear sunglasses but the sun is out to get me” drivers, do yourself a favor and give the Glare Guard a try. Sure, it’s not going to impress your fashion-forward friends, but it will keep you from driving blind. And let’s be honest, that’s a win in my book.

Just a heads up – the clip spacing is about 20cm, so make sure it won’t interfere with your mirror. But once that’s sorted, you’ll be cruising like a pro.