Retractable rain shield

[ydeardorff]

Call this crazy, but I have been playing with an idea that was ironically developed from staring at those cheapo roll up curtains. You know the ones Im talking about. Paper thin, you pull them down, and they stay, pull down again to release them back up, and they automatically retract up into a roll.

Well this got me thinking about say a rainy day, i have to stop and get to something, like a pay per parking lot, getting a ticket by the po po, or any real reason that you would have to pop the top and the weather isn't being nice. Abandoning my car due to rain isn't in my agenda.

I had thought about fabricating up something that would fit inside the body, above the rear window. Only a paper thin slot would be needed, and something similar could be made to come out of the body that at least across the very top flat area of the roof line would semi protect the interior from rain. This would then retract back into the body as the top closed.

It could be detachable from within the car for days it wasn't needed, and of course made from a material that would suit the cars looks.
It of course wouldn't be perfect, but I think it would help some to at least kind of keep the driver and passenger dry, not to mention any spendy interior items.

It seems so simple to do. I just wonder of its practical application.

Thoughts?

 

[letterman7]

I wouldn't think you would be able to practically get out without hitting the cloth, kind of like climbing out from a tent. Interesting concept, though, if a bit unpractical. Here at least, toll booths are partially covered (I generally start the top up 75' before I hit the toll, that way there's no waiting). I have yet to be pulled over (knock wood), but there are plenty of overpasses if I do. I try not to get caught in the rain, but it happens. But in all practicality, these are not everyday drivers.

 

[thestevie]

I am against this idea.

The water would just pool at the lowest spot and get all over the back of the interior.
Unless you make some kind of tent thing.

Wouldn't it be much easier to have one of those sliding pieces of glass in the window so you can open it enough to talk or take a ticket?

Even better, have a window that opens... but that's just wishful thinking.