Date:         Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:35:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Window Tint Recommendations
Comments: To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <11dcddf805071218034bca3c27@mail.gmail.com>
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A inexpensive alternative, I posted a few months back, is a STATIC
window tint (got mine at wal-mart - 20% darkness) that can be trimmed to
window size. It's not quite tall enough for the back window, but in my
westy, the height of the tint is in line with the back shelf (I have
AC). It takes a little time and effort to work the bubbles out, but
total cost for back, two rear (as far as I could reach behind the
closet), and two halves of the sliding windows was under $20 since I
have a significant amount left over.

Pros:
-NOTICEABLE decrease in time it takes interior to heat
-inexpensive
-removable (perhaps over winter so it doesn't interfere with rear defrost)
-easy installation (can be trimmed to fit)
-increases privacy

Cons:
-some air bubbles
-time it takes to make a good look & remove most bubbles
-distortion through the tint from inside van

I also added a 35% dark $5 strip at the top of the front windshield (the
distortion takes some getting used to) which helps when driving into the
sun. If I get into more $$, I'm considering a permanent tint, however.

In *V*olkswagen *W*esty Love, Light, & Laughter,
Jay
'87 Westy
Springfield, Missouri

Christopher Gronski wrote:

>I am considering tinting my windows and I wanted people's opinion on two things:
>
>1) Type and brand of tint, what have you used that you like? I am
>leaning towards the sort of mirrored look, but I'm still open to
>suggestions.
>
>2) Which windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side
>windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear window
>untinted. I'd like your opinon on this as well
>
>Thanks,
>Chris
>
>
>


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