Date:         Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:02:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Window Tint Recommendations
Comments: To: Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <42D518A4.3020802@mchsi.com>
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My '85 Westy had tinted windows when I got it.  The rear side windows
and the rearmost window has a very dark (limo) tint and the driver's and
front passenger windows have a lighter tint.  My rear defroster works
just fine with the tint in place.

I'm happy with the windows tinted as they are and feel I should
duplicate it on my 7 passenger.

Mike
Houlton, Maine
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy


Jay Roth wrote:
> 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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