Ok I can tell you about a fab new tinting film. It's a German product manufactured by HuperOptik http://www.huperoptikusa.com/products_ceramic.cfm This stuff is the bombdiddly if you want to cut down solar heating. I'm planning to tint my '83 Wasserwesty before I head to Mexico next winter. I'm sure my all black dog will love me for it. Anyhow, this film was developed for the StealthBummer coz the pilots and instruments were too hot so the cockpit windshield was like a big IR flag. It blocks far more heat and allows far more visible light to transfer through your windows. If you want to cut down heat this is the stuff, if your looking to be a private driver, it may not be what you want. The film is ceramic based, not metallic (so no coastal air problems) and not dyed (so it don't turn purple). It also has a LIFETIME transferable warranty. The catch? Well it's more than double the price of regular tinting film. Sound sweet eh? Kirk -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Doug in CA Sent: April 13, 2004 7:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions Hi Volks, I am considering tinting the windows on my 87 syncro to give both some privacy and solar protection. I have looked into tint before from Tap plastics and they carry several percentages of window tint. The 3M stuff they sell for auto does not turn purple from the sun after time like other tints do. Here's the rub, When I put the dark limo tint on my 85 and tried it out I found that it really does not help the solar gain as much as one might think. A "black" glass gets very very hot in the sun, this heat then radiates into the vanagon. In California the do not allow metallic or reflective window tints which do reflect the heat. I have noticed on many new cars that they are using a metallic tint from the factory but it is very slight. Has anybody found a good interior shade or tint that will reflect the heat and keep the glass cool? I believe even a standard curtain that is light in color or silver reflective which the Eurovans use is far superior to keeping the interior temps down vs. the dark tint. Any thoughts are certainly appreciated. Doug |
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