Factory vs Custom W990 Visors (The Glaring Differences)

What are some of the biggest differences between a factory OE visor and custom truck visor for the W990 model?

When choosing a W990 visor, you're stuck between the choice of a standard OEM factory-style visor replacement, an aftermarket W990 visor design from big rig brands like Twelve Gauge or Aranda, or a geniunely custom-made visor design that's straight out of a fab shop. 

Let's dive into the differences. 

The Kenworth W990 Factory-Style OEM Visor Configurations

A lot of 2026 and 2027 W990 Kenworth flat-top day cab models come fresh off the lot with a very thin "eyebrow" visor that doesn't offer much coverage from sun glare.

These OEM visors are typically made of steel and - to be frank - don't do many favors for the style of the truck.

The high-top sleeper models come with a standard sun visor without much windshield coverage.

Some drivers choose aftermarket visor replacements that are similar to the OEM design, but with a few tweaks: more Grakon lights, aluminum material, or a corrosion-resistant 304-stainless steel material. 

The Custom Kenworth W990 Visor

A custom-made visor is actually very rare. These are more appropriate for semi truck models that are so old, you can't find it anywhere - like a 1959 Mack, for instance.

Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Missouri, can and will make a custom visor for your truck.

• CMS does NOT build custom visors to concept drawings (no guesswork - know what you want).
• These are not shipped to your address.
• Custom visors must be made and installed at the fab shop (no refunds).
• Visors can be crafted for big rigs or even a Ford Cabover for around $3,000.

When custom visors are made, they're made from scratch in a fab shop in a very straightfoward way: cutting and shaping the sheet metal/aluminum to fit. 

For most W990 owners who want a custom visor, it's easier to just order a unique aftermarket design from a popular manufacturer.

Watch: Chrome Shop Mafia Installs a Custom W990 Visor

Popular Aftermarket W990 Visor Designs 

When it comes to custom visor styles, drivers are mostly choosing between:

• Practical glare reduction + OEM-style or completely alternative custom appearance
• Aggressive “show truck” styling
• Aerodynamic bowtie/reverse bowtie designs
• Large deep-drop visors for high-roof sleeper trucks
• Lighted visors for nighttime highway visibility and appearance

Straight Drop Visors for W990

The standard drop visor is the most traditional and versatile W990 visor style. Its clear visual line accentuates the long-hood design and can easily pair with cab lights and chop top panels on the driver and passenger side windows.

The Reverse Bowtie & Bowtie Visors for W990

For drivers that want a more modern custom look, the bowtie and reverse bowtie designs give an enhanced visual width, and a more aggressive center drop point.

This style is ideal on long-hood sleeper cabs that want a modern aerodynamic vibe.

A lot of custom show-truck builds use this style in paintable aluminum to pair with their custom bumpers and air cleaner watermelon light colors.

Blind Mount Visors

So many drivers want that smooth, mirror-polished finish to their visor setup. Blind-mount untie or reverse bowtie visors remain a go-to aftermarket option for a factory-integrated “custom” look.

These visors require precise alignment and can cost a little more than a traditional bolt-mount visor.

Lighted Visors

Tons of visor designs come with light-hole cutouts to help illuminate the front-end of the truck and complement other marker/clearance lights across the exterior sleeper cab.

Some custom visors, like the one above, mimic the streamlined slim W990 drop visor seen in OEM day cab setups. 

At 4 State Trucks, you can find replacement visors that come with pre-cut 3/4 -inch light holes, 2-inch light holes, and ID light options.

Not only do these light-integrated design help with nighttime visibility, but they’re also downright critical for establishing a custom nighttime appearance.

For drivers that need a truly custom style, just add more lights.

While 5 cab lights is the standard legal pattern, it's common to go up to 7 cab lights. On flat top models, a lot of drivers will remove the roof-mounted air horns to make room for the lights. It's a pretty dramatic difference in visual appeal. They also pair well with visor-integrated lights.

Deep Drop/Large Sleeper Visors

Large-profile visors on the W990 can greatly reduce sun glare, UV exposure, and excess heat from entering the cab.

These styles come in 17.5 and 18-inch drop, curved drop, or pointed designs that make for impressive add-ons on tall-roof sleepers. 

Untie Visor

The center section dips lower and creates a dramatic centerline that contours around the W990 front windshield for a sharper, distinctive appearance. This is popular on modern show truck styles.

Slammed Visor 

Some drivers loved the excessive kicked-out visor, while others prefer a "slammed" version.

These visors sit right up against the glass. It looks cool and blocks out the glaring sun. However, once it's time to get a squeegie and clean your windshield, it's virtually impossible to get underneath the visor and clean the glass.

Honestly, that's a minor inconvenience for most drivers. 

Aftermarket W990 Visor Brands

There are dozens of aftermarket brands to choose from. However, here are a few really good brands to choose from:

Road Works: craft OEM-quality fitement in premium stainless steel for a braod classification of sleeper-specific configurations.

Twelve Gauge: focused on a variety of custom designs and brushed/polished styles. 

Chrome Shop Mafia: priortizes elite custom builds with premium show-truck designs with wind vane styling and lighting integration. 

Turnpike Truck Trim: ideal for practical stainless upgrades made for working owner-operators. 

Shop for Aftermarket W990 Kenworth Visors at 4 State Trucks

Buy your next aftermarket semi truck visor to customize your big rig today. Shop using the 4 State Mobile App. Drop by the shop in Joplin, Missouri off I44 on State Rte 43. Call for more information about the best truck parts in Joplin, MO.