Date:         Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:16:01 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Window Tint..Professional or D.I.Y.?
Comments: To: Jeff Birk <planetp@EARTHLING.NET>
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Hire it done by the pros. You will be a lot happier in the long run.
Select a metallic based film. It has the highest UV rejection, reducing
heat. The latest tinting technology is ceramic based films. They are the
bees knees in radiation control, but they are so new I don't know a
great deal about them, but they are out there in case you want to pursue
it. Supposed to be much superior than  metal based films, but I don't
have much experience with them yet so can't report performance in the
field.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver very happy with Llumar PT28 metal tint on the glass.

Jeff Birk wrote:
>
> I am contemplating tinting the glass on the Road Whale this spring and
> thought I would ask opinions on the task and results.  Should I do it
> myself or have the work done professionally?  Should the glass be removed
> for best results?  What grade or degree of tint is best?  I probably won't
> have the driver and pass glass done since the laws in MO require a special
> permit.  I would like to tint the top portion of the front glass and maybe
> the lower few inches of front glass as well…any thoughts?  Any ideas on
> cost?  I know many have had this done and many more have done it themselves
> so any thoughts are welcome.
> Thank you.
>
> Jeff Birk
>
> '89 Wolfsburg GL  'Road Whale'
> '82 MB 240D 'Slo Mo"
> '59 Commando Runabout - with tailfins