Date:         Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:43:06 +0000
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Best Tint?

Mike,
Where can one buy a roll (wholesale, if possible? )
JC

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From: "Mike" <mbucchino@charter.net>

> A window tint shop probably doesn't know anything about VW Vanagon
> Westfalia cabinets. And even if they are familiar, it's so much extra labor
> and time to remove the rear cabinet, I'll bet it's not included in that
> price. For a definite answer, ask the tint guy these questions, not the
> list. Removal of windows will make access easier for the tint guy,
> especially vent wings, roll-ups or sliders, but that's alot of time and
> labor he won't do. Then there's the very real potential for scratching your
> newly-tinted glass upon re-installation. I've always done my own tinting.
> After several attempts, you get good at it. Buy a 100 ft. roll of the
> commercial stuff (titanium is great), do all your own vehicles, then sell
> what's remaining (if any), to someone else. Or offer to do the rest of the
> roll for others, and make some (or all) of your money back. That's what I
> did last time. I got my tint done to my satisfaction, learned how to do it
> (it's not rocket science), and made money in the process. Time to buy
> another roll for my new '87 Westy.........
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John C..."
> To:
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:14 AM
> Subject: Re: Best Tint?
>
>
> >I pulled the rear window for the tint people last time.
> > It was a pretty tough job getting it back in though.
> > I thought about taking the cabinet out.
> > but that looked to be a big job too.
> > I think next time, I would probably
> > just pull the back half of the window outward
> > so they can reach in.
> > Then again, maybe I'm over thinking this?
> > They may have a system for doing it already?
> > John
> > ( had to stay in town this week end to sign my retirement papers !!! :o)
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: PB
> >
> >> I'd love any info I can get on tints. My Jeep Liberty has dark tinted
> >> windows, and they really lower the temperature on hot days. I'm wondering
> >> if the price includes removing the clothes closet that blocks free access
> >> to
> >> that window, or if I would have to do that myself. And what about the 2
> >> sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with Westy
> >> furniture and windows?
> >>
> >> I would like reflective windows, too. I had them on a Ford van long ago,
> >> but easily installed the film myself. I'm very interested in the name and
> >> brand of your reflective tint.
> >> Patti
> >> *********************************
> >>
> >> On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 1:50 AM, Bob Stevens wrote:
> >>
> >> > Madico, Sun Guard, Llumar, and 3M are the most frequently used by shops
> >> > in
> >> > my area. I'm going to go to my local dealer and discuss my options with
> >> > them, get the best "warranty" for my van and go with that. I'm going
> >> > "reflective" (that mylar/mirror look) in my case.
> >> > Local dealer quotes $190 so I'm going to stick with around $200 max,
> >> > which
> >> > is a good price.
> >> >
> >> > Bob Stevens
> >> > '87 Syncro Westy
> >> > Salt Lake > > Somewhere on this list, once upon a time, someone claimed
> >> > a
> >> > certain tint was the overall best. Their son owned a tint shop. Can't
> >> > recall
> >> > the name of this tint. Does anyone remember this? I tried the archives
> >> > already. Thanks.
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