How We Create Custom Sun Visors for Rare Semi Truck Models
Ever wonder how custom sun visors are handcrafted to fit discontinued semi-truck models?
We'll give you an inside look into how 4 State Truck's fabrication shop, Chrome Shop Mafia, crafts these truck sun visors.
Why Install Custom Semi Truck Sun Visors?
Semi-truck visors help to reduce glare and block heat on the road.
Hand-crafted visor designs do the exact same job, but just manage to look a lot cooler.
A custom visor isn’t just another add-on—it changes your truck’s entire personality. It’s one of those parts that can really make your ride stand out.
Some trucks are rare, discontinued models which makes it difficult to find a sun visor that fits. In these cases, a custom visor is preferred.
Custom Semi Truck Sun Visor vs Traditional Visors
For common truck models, like those in the Kenworth, Freightliner, or Peterbilt lineup, run-of-the-mill drop visor products work just fine.
In fact, you can buy almost any style of aftermarket drop visors, bowtie blind mount, or reverse bowtie visors at almost any e-commerce truck parts shop.
“I want you to create a custom sun visor. What do you need from me?”
A custom, hand-crafted visor adds uniqueness and potential resale value to your rig.
Here’s Why We Need Your Truck in the Shop
Custom visors aren’t “one-size-fits-all.” There are tons of angles and curves to consider, plus we often line up brackets with pre-existing cab holes.
For most projects, we need your actual truck here to get it right. If you own a common model and are okay with approving designs by photos, we might be able to work remotely—but that’s the exception.
How We Build It
- Mock-Up: We start by shaping your visor from cardboard, right in front of you based on your instructions.
- Material Choice: Want paint? We’ll use aluminum. Want that shiny look? Stainless steel is your go-to (the most popular choice). You can tell us which styles you prefer.
- Fabrication: We cut, shape, and weld it into a one-piece, boltless visor—super clean and strong.
- Brackets: We create custom brackets to ensure a perfect, stable fit.
The Biggest Challenges to Custom Visor Builds
Curved cabs with aerodynamic design features can be challenging to fabricate and fit.
Fitting the custom visor to the manufacturer's original bracketry and mounting locations can also be challenging.
The choice of material directly impacts the time and price. Stainless steel isn't very malleable. So, it takes a lot more work to build a visor out of it.
Aluminum can also require a bit more preparation and a detailed paint job, which factors into the project's expense.
Time & Cost
No pre-made templates or jigs here—this is true custom work.
Expect at least a couple of days for a stainless piece and up to a week for a painted version (prep, paint, and cure take time).
To have your own, personal custom sun visor created will typically run from several hundred dollars, up to and exceeding $2,000 for a truly "one-off" creation!
In need of a small post-installation adjustment? It's not too expensive (depending on the task).
Windshield Coverage Rules and Limitations
We can’t cover more than 7” of your windshield.
This limit sometimes confuses folks.
Just remember:
- Wide visor doesn’t mean it covers more windshield.
- We factor in roof cap coverage, mounting angle, and other details.
- Even a wider visor might cover less glass than you think.
Simple Tweaks & Cheaper Options
If we already build a visor you like and you just want it tweaked (say, a few inches trimmed or a “bow tie” shape), that’s easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.
Don’t hesitate to ask!
Got Questions About Custom Semi Truck Sun Visors?
If you’re thinking about a custom visor or just want more info, give us a call at 417-624-2900, Ext. 148. We’d love to help!
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