Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:34:46 -0700
Reply-To: Kirk Hockin <dochockin@TELUS.NET>
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From: Kirk Hockin <dochockin@TELUS.NET>
Subject: Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and
opinions
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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