teddyoh

I got the 2012 A6 when it 1st came out. I do not remember an option for sunshades.

Looking at the options for 2013, I see it has:

"Power rear window sunshade with manual rear door shades"

I would REALLY like this, as I have young kids. I hate stick on sun shades, which I currently have to use.

Anybody know if this is a possible add-on for an A6?

tenspeed

Anything is possible. It will cost you but it is possible.

On the rear doors, you would need new door panels and trim. On the rear you will need the rear deck and the rails that go up the sides of the rear window.

If you are handy and can find a wreaked donor car, the cost would be lower.

tenspeed

Custom shades - https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2831268

huntergts

Or you could straight order the sunshade parts from Audi and do it yourself install. This is what I'm thinking of doing for my rear doors.

http://www.parts.com/parts/2012/AUDI...iagram=1353590

manishaudi

Yup, another C7 owner bought it for their C7 -> https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...light=Sonniboy
Same owner followed up here that they work well -> https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...51&postcount=1

[EDIT] Link to purchase page -> http://www.windesa.com/sonnen-und-hi...tegory_id=1932


Also another reference here: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...onniboy&page=2

antispam

Yup, I got them for my C7. These fit perfectly. I tend to keep them on always, since it is mostly for the kids.

GotZillaR

antispam, how do you like it? any complaints? Well, I just ordered mine...

NVThs1

Personally I think the easiest option is to tint the windows. Obviously check your local state laws about the percentages you can go, but I find that does the trick. Buying aftermarket parts could be more troublesome if you want to drive with the windows down and the screens up. How well will the pieces stay in? I know in the summer I plan on retracting my screens.

By the way retro fitting the factory screens will be expensive even as a DIY job I think. I have the screens and I needed some work done on my rear deck. Audi instructed my dealership how to fix it. They ended up breaking the rear power shade which needed to be replaced. I was told it easily cost $1k just to fix the rear shade from the damage.

antispam

No, no problems, whatsoever! In fact, last fall, I drove many times with the windows down and never had a problem.

Only issue when driving with the windows down, is that the rear shade 'shimmers' because of the wind and you get a weird feeling when looking at the rear view mirror (it's probably just me, though)...

Looks great from the outside too.

Dr.Aronis

Moved from 2000 A6 4.2 to 2003 RS6 and lost the rear shades. The kids noticed and complained! So the trash bag trick worked. Over the window not the kid.