Seamless vs. In-Channel Vent Visors: What's the Best Window Deflector?

I have a 2007 Double Cab and yesterday purchased a set of window deflector's. The kind installed was the one that sticks to the window frame with double sided tape. After getting the truck I did not like the appearance and immediately turned around and ordered a set of in-channel. Now I am having second thoughts as co-workers say the in-channel type will crack and make the windows hard to raise.


So, I am asking what is the best window deflector to use?

 

Never had any issue with cracking on my in channels - only kind I would consider. The concern part would be the window tint on the top starting to come off due to the tight roll up when the window meets the in-channel that last inch or 2. On my 05 it did start to jack with the tint but the tint went too close to the edge of the glass to start with.

 

I had the in channel ones on my 2005, but they scratched the heck out of the top of my windows when closing and opening. This was due to the dusty conditions here in Oklahoma. I constantly cleaned the area where the window would make contact with them.

 

X2 - EGR In-Channel

 

So far, no issues with my in-channels. 2 years of winter's salt,sand,and snow. Mudded up in the summers and pressure washed. I don't remember the make.

 

I've used the in-channel ones for many years with various vehicles. Never had problem. One did crack once, but that had nothing to do with how it was mounted.

Of course, I usually clean them (the area inside the channel) when washing the windows. Only takes a few extra seconds. If they're likely really dirty (after driving off-road or whatever), I gently scrub them with a thin pot scrubber designed for non-stick pans. Again only takes a few seconds.

I wouldn't use the type which mount outside the channel. All that adhesive just cannot be good on the paint.

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I've only had the weathertech in channel ones for about 3 months. I think they are great except that if they are dirty and you close them you get a nice scratch/crunch sound sometimes.

 

AVS In-Channels here Love em and got no problems with em at all. Windows still work smoothly up and down and seal well also.

 

Mine were the EGR ones. Excellent quality, I just had to constantly clean them to avoid the scratching....I do not have them on my 2012 for that reason.

 

THESE are what I have, THANKS

 

x2. In channels have a cleaner look to them.

 

Had the EGR in channels on my old 09 and loved them. Bought them for my fathers 05 and he likes them.

My new to me 05 has the ones with tape and I already dont like them. will be replacing them at some point with the EGR in channels. never had a issue with scratching.

 

Thank you for all the responses. I will return my seamless and get the in-channel today. Thanks for making the decision easier for me.

 

EGR in-channel installed ...

 

I had in channel weather tecs on a previous truck for about 5 years, no problems, I loved them. Have AVS in channels on my current truck, no problems, I love them.

 

I have the avs in channels and have zero complaints so far.

 

Yup, in channels all the way. Personally, I think the style that tape to the frame look terrible unless it's a black truck.

 

weathertech in channel, front and rear doors...no problems and i have tint on all windows

 

old thread I know, but my in channel visors, won't let me roll up my window and they also cracked...