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A window deflector is mounted above the doors of some
Rear window louvers or rear window blinds (German ''Heckjalousie'' or ''Heckscheibenjalousie'') is a type of Norwegian original: Dette var hot - så ble det helt borte (''English translation: This was not - now it's not'')
/ref> In 1966,
automobile
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s, to protect the inside of the car from rain or other precipitation
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in case of slightly opened windows. Deflectors may also be fitted to sunroof
A sunroof is a movable panel that opens to uncover a window in an automobile roof, allowing light and fresh air to enter the passenger compartment. Sunroofs can be manually operated or motor driven, and are available in many shapes, sizes and styl ...
s to change the flow of air.
Types
Based on the way wind deflectors are installed, they may be classified as follows: ;In-Channel: This type of deflectors is installed into the upper window channel, and is kept in place due to tension. In some applications, this type of deflector also employs a thin stripe of automotive-grade 3M tape to keep the deflector in place. ;Stick-on: This installation type requires an adhesive tape (i.e. 3M) at the back of the deflectors to mount them securely. This adhesive film allows mounting a deflector above the window (either to the window frames, or to the roof if the windows are frameless).Similar equipment
Hood protector
A hood protector or bug guard is a similar look product which is supposed to protect the car paint against insects.Rear window louvers
Rear window louvers or rear window blinds (German ''Heckjalousie'' or ''Heckscheibenjalousie'') is a type of window blind
A window blind is a type of window covering. There are many different kinds of window blinds which use a variety of control systems. A typical window blind is made up of several long horizontal or vertical slats of various types of hard mate ...
which can be mounted to the rear window of a car. It is supposed to make the window get less dirty as well as hinder bothersome sunlight from entering through the rear window, but has been criticized by at least one car expert as a fashion phenomena with little practical use./ref> In 1966,
Lamborghini Miura
The Lamborghini Miura is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1966 and 1973. The car was the first supercar with a rear mid-engined two-seat layout, although the concept was first seen in a production road car with Re ...
became one of the first production cars that came with rear window louvers.
See also
*Recreational vehicle
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