If you’re choosing a visor for a particular vehicle, see our external car sunvisor range for vehicle-specific options. For 4WDs and touring vehicles, you can also browse our 4WD sunvisors before choosing the right fitment.
How to Clean and Maintain Your External Sunvisor
Knowing How to Clean and Maintain Your External Sunvisor is particularly important after installation and during regular vehicle maintenance. If you have recently fitted a visor, our external windscreen sunvisor installation guide covers test fitting, alignment, mounting hardware and checking the driver’s view before using the vehicle.
Once installed correctly, regular cleaning is straightforward. Rinse away loose dirt first, then use a soft cloth or suitable automotive sponge with clean water and an appropriate mild cleaning product.
External Sunvisor Maintenance and Australian Vehicle Requirements
When maintaining an external sunvisor, cleaning is only one part of the process. You should also periodically check its position, mounting hardware and condition.
The Australian Government’s current Australian Design Rules include ADR 92 – External Projections and ADR 93 – Forward Field of View. These standards address different aspects of vehicle safety, including external projections and the driver’s forward field of view. The specific requirements applicable to a vehicle depend on its circumstances and applicable standards.
For information about modifying light vehicles in Australia, the Australian Government also provides Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14), which provides a national code of practice for light vehicle construction and modification. VSB 14 notes that state and territory administrative requirements are separate, so vehicle owners should also check the requirements of their relevant registration authority.
For broader information about Australian vehicle standards, the Australian Government Vehicle Standards Bulletins provide information covering vehicle design, modification, maintenance and other road-vehicle matters.
Maintain Your Sunvisor Before Your Next Touring Trip
Before heading away on a long 4WD, towing or camping trip, combine your sunvisor inspection with your normal vehicle checks. Clean the visor, inspect the mounting points and make sure everything remains secure and correctly positioned.
If you’re researching whether an external visor is worthwhile for touring and everyday driving, read our guide on whether external sunvisors are worth it and see how they can fit into different driving situations.
For Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series owners, our 78 Series external sunvisor guide covers fitment, touring use, visibility and installation considerations for the 78 Series Troop Carrier.
Ready to find a visor for your vehicle? Visit Visor Investments PTY external car sunvisors to explore available vehicle-specific options.
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