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Date:         Sun, 19 Aug 2001 09:57:56 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Made in the Shade!
Comments: To: Bruce Anderson <ringmerlyn@HOME.COM>
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Bruce Anderson wrote:

> Many thanks to all who replied to my post concerning the upper > control arm bushings on "Bear", my '87 Westfalia! I managed to get a > silicone lubricant/penetrant to quiet the bushings down for the time > being- and I'm sure I'll replace them this fall (when it's not 100 > degrees in my driveway!). > > Speaking of hot weather, my '87 doesn't have any air > conditioning- I can open the dash vents and the roof vent, but that only > goes so far..........I was thinking about tinting the windows to help > provide a little better thermal efficiency, and I don't know a thing > about window tinting- has anyone else done this? Does it work? Is one > type better than the other? Any tips? Approximate cost?

Definitely do it! Makes a huge difference. You want to be sure and get a film that is "metal sputtered", that is, has a metal coating on the film. It will give you the highest heat rejection. More expensive but boy what a difference. And they come with an 8 year warranty. Avoid like the plagure the so-called graphic films. They are color only and begin to fade in 6 months. They go kind of purplish as they begin to die. I am sure you have seen them.

I had my van ....88 GL ....done in a film called ATR 30. The 30 represents the light transmission. It is not as dark as limosine tint, but not as light as that that goes on an automobile. Really makes a difference.

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver


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