reflextics - well the shiny bubble wrap type stuff

[Snikwahjm]

Encasing the reflextics in fabric did not work. It looked very nice. The fabric was dark with metallic stripes. The van was heating up too much.
To make the covers I traced around the reflextics panels (previously made) then I sewed two pieces right on the line. I had magnets around the edges held on with ductape which failed. So I ripped out the stitching and inserted magnets in tabs around the covers. I turned it right side out through a place I left open on one edge. It was a B**** to get it to fit. I just sewed up the opening. Pretty easy.
Since I like the panels covered but want the reflextics on the side toward the glass I cut away most of the fabric from that side and put some metal type duct tape - the stuff they really use on ducts... on the fabric and on the reflextics. It worked. If I were to do it again I would just cut out the reflextics to fit the window, lay it on fabric - fold the fabric over and use the tape to hold it in place. The tape is made to stand up to the heat. It does. No failures so far.