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Tropical monsoon regions (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam): crack the window 3-5 cm during sudden downpours without water pooling on the door panel; the aerodynamic visor deflects rain sideways while maintaining cabin airflow
Hot-arid Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq): vent hot air out of the cabin before reaching the A/C, reducing A/C compressor load and fuel consumption; protects interior plastics from UV bleaching
Cold-snow regions (Northern China, Mongolia, Russia Far East, Eastern Europe): prevent door-frame ice buildup by allowing a small air gap to equalize humidity; reduces interior fogging on cold mornings
Temperate humid regions (Japan, Korea, coastal China, Eastern Australia): the most common deployment — enables fresh-air circulation on rainy days without raising the A/C; eliminates the "rain smell" from recirculated cabin air
High-altitude plateau regions (Yunnan, Tibet, Andes, Ethiopian Highlands): strong UV at altitude degrades unprotected plastic; our PMMA and PC grades include UV stabilizers rated to 5,000 kJ/m²
Smokers and vape users: vent smoke sideways and upward without opening the door wide — no more ash on the door pull or wet rain on the seat
Delivery and gig drivers (Grab, Lalamove, Amazon Flex, courier services): repeatedly entering and exiting the vehicle in rain; visors let them crack the window for ventilation without getting wet between stops
Family and child-seat users: keep the rear door windows cracked during nap time for airflow, with the visor preventing direct wind on the child
Pet owners: rear-door visors allow dogs to stick their heads out safely without rain splash on the door panel; reduces anxiety-related barking in parked vehicles
Long-distance highway commuters: reduce wind buffeting noise at 80-120 km/h; aerodynamic design cuts interior noise by 2-3 dB versus stock open window
JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) parts retailers: serving the Y11 and Y12 owners in Japan; demand OEM-style finish, low profile, factory-match black or chrome trim
Emerging-market second-hand car exporters (used AD/Wingroad shipped to South Africa, Kenya, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chile): buyers want visible after-market upgrade with chrome trim option for the 5-10 year older appearance; mirror stainless or 3D stainless preferred
Asia-Pacific fleet operators (Thailand delivery, Indonesia mining, Philippines ride-hailing): prioritize durability and clip-on install for high-turnover vehicles; 100-set MOQ supports small fleet refresh
Australian and New Zealand used-JDM importers: the Y11 Wingroad was widely exported to NZ as Pulsar Wagon; visors in RHD configuration directly fit those imports
Mexico and Central America dealers: Tsubame rebadge requires same visors; Spanish-language packaging and labeling available on OEM orders
The Nissan AD platform ran continuously from 1982 to 2025 with 4 generations. Our SKUs cover Y11 (1999-2008, MS Platform) and Y12 (2006-2025, B Platform) — these two share window-frame geometry only on the front doors; rear-door molds are generation-specific. Always confirm the chassis code (Y11 vs Y12) on the door-jamb VIN plate before bulk order. Y10 (1990-1999) uses a different mold series — contact us for legacy Y10 fitment.
Grade | Material | Thickness | UV Resistance | Cold Resistance | Best Fit For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Economy | PP (Polypropylene) | 1.2-1.8 mm | 3,000 kJ/m² | -20 °C | Budget emerging markets, short-life fleet |
Standard | PMMA (Acrylic) | 2.0-2.5 mm | 5,000 kJ/m² | -30 °C | JDM retail, OEM replacement, 5+ year service |
Premium | PS (Polystyrene) | 2.0-2.5 mm | 4,500 kJ/m² | -25 °C | Chrome-trim pairing, electroplated finish base |
Flex | PC (Polycarbonate) | 2.5-3.0 mm | 6,000 kJ/m² | -40 °C | Cold-climate export, 3D stainless trim base, bendable |
Machining accuracy: injection molding holds dimensional tolerance at 2.0-2.5 mm wall thickness — preferred over the lower-cost plastic uptake (vacuum-forming) process for OEM-grade Y11/Y12 fit
Mold cost vs. volume: injection mold tooling is a one-time investment recovered over 50,000+ units; suitable for sustained wholesale programs
Plastic uptake alternative: 1.2-1.8 mm wall thickness; used for small-batch custom Y10 orders or sample/prototype runs
Wall-thickness widening: door visors widen toward the rear edge to match the AD wagon's tapering window line — geometry is generation-specific (Y11 rear-door curvature differs from Y12)
Chrome/steel trim protective film: shipped with transparent or blue protective film; buyer can personalize color or remove before customer delivery
Streamlined cross-section: the visor profile follows wind-tunnel-validated curvature to channel oncoming air downward; reduces wind noise by 2-3 dB at 80-120 km/h versus a fully open window
Drafting angle: 4-7° taper from front to rear matches the AD's A-pillar-to-D-pillar window line; prevents whistling at highway speed
Edge radius: 0.8-1.2 mm polished edge radius prevents fabric snagging and rain droplet adhesion at the visor tip
Rain deflection: 35-50 mm overhang projects rain beyond the door panel; tested at 30 mm/hr artificial rainfall with 50 mm window opening — no water ingress
Clip-on: mechanical clips slot into the window channel; no adhesive, fully reversible; preferred by JDM OEM replacement and rental-fleet users
Tape-on: 3M VHB 4950P automotive-grade double-sided tape pre-applied; permanent install with strongest pull strength (15 N/cm); preferred for tropical and hot-arid climates where tape longevity matters most
In-channel: slides into the upper window channel inside the door frame; flush appearance, factory-OEM look; most popular in JDM and Korean retail
Out-channel: mounts on the exterior window frame; visible profile, easy DIY install; common in African and South American aftermarket
Slide-on / hybrid: combination of clip + tape; used on AD Expert and Wingroad Rider trim for the cleanest appearance
2 × front-door visors (driver + passenger side)
2 × rear-door visors (driver + passenger side)
1 × installation instruction sheet (English + Japanese + Spanish)
1 × 3M VHB promoter wipe sachet (for tape-on installs)
4 × spare adhesive strips (for re-install after door-panel repair)
1 × cleaning alcohol wipe (pre-install prep)
PP (Economy): lowest unit cost, 3-year UV warranty, suited for emerging-market volume orders
PMMA (Standard): best value-to-durability ratio, OEM-equivalent for JDM replacement market
PS (Chrome-ready): optimal substrate for electroplated chrome trim adhesion
PC (Flex): cold-climate flexibility, paired with 3D stainless trim for premium feel
Smoke (semi-transparent dark grey): stock JDM and OEM-replacement color, matches factory tint
Light smoke (15% tint): minimal visibility, popular in regions with strict window-tint laws (e.g. UAE, Singapore)
Dark smoke (40% tint): aggressive look, popular in Middle East and African markets
Clear: maximum light transmission, used in cold-climate markets where winter daylight matters
No chrome: clean monochrome smoke finish (most common for OEM replacement)
Electroplated bright strip: shiny metallic luster, anti-oxidation surface treatment, PS substrate (see Tab 4 for detail)
Mirror stainless steel: smooth embedded-look chrome strip in the visor groove
3D stainless steel: three-dimensional rounded trim with PC substrate, traditional premium look
Standard hardware: 3M VHB 4950P tape pre-applied, 15 N/cm pull strength
OEM-replacement kit: clip-on hardware included for JDM and rental-fleet users
Hybrid kit: tape + clip combo for Wingroad Rider trim-level vehicles
Bulk hardware pack: 10% extra clips and tape strips for fleet re-installs
The machining accuracy of injection molding is relatively better than plastic uptake process, its machinable thickness is controlled at 2.0mm to 2.5mm.
The mold opening cost of plastic uptake process is lower than injection molding, its machinable thickness is controlled at 1.2mm to 1.8mm.
The widening of door visors are based on the car models.
The color of the protective film covers on the chrome/steel trim is transparent or blue. The color can be custom built by buyer.
| Electroplated Bright Strip Shape Design Electroplated bright trims are processed with chrome plating technology on high-quality plastic blanks. The processed chrome-plated bright trim can present a more shiny metallic luster under high light compared to 3D stainless steel decorative strips. When touched by hand, the curvature of the electroplated bright trim is more three-dimensional and rounder than that of the 3D stainless steel chrome trim. To improve weather resistance characteristics, anti-oxidation surface treatment can be applied to electroplated bright trims. Electroplated bright trim s are usually matched with PS materials. |
| Mirror stainless steel design with PS material main body | Mirror Stainless Steel Design The design of mirror stainless steel creates a nearly embedded installation for the chrome trim, which is smoothly installed in the groove of the door visor. The chrome trim fits smoothly into the groove of the door visor, providing a smooth feel when touched by hand. This smooth design reflects light differently from 3D stainless steel designs, with a single reflection angle that makes it look more like a flat mirror when reflecting objects. The large curvature of the door visor main body complements the smooth decorative design, creating an obvious turning point relationship and enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. |
| 3D stainless steel design with PC material main body The PC material of the door visor can be bent to a large extent | 3D Stainless Steel Design The shape of the 3D stainless steel trim is more three-dimensional and rounded than the mirror stainless steel shape. The top and bottom sides of the chrome trim and the protruding vertex in the middle form a curved design. When touched by hand, you can intuitively feel the change in curvature. This curved shape produces varying reflection effects under high light at different angles. The main body of the door visor itself already has a certain curve design, and when they are paired together, they show a more traditional design style. 3D Stainless steel chrome trims are commonly used with PC material door visors. The flexibility of the PC material allows for this type of door visor with such a design can be bent to a large extent. |
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