I had all the windows tinted on my '85 Westi and it makes a big difference in the heat in the car. A good side effect is that it cuts UVA/UVB by ~96%. I would definitely do it again. Ivan On Fri, 11 Jul 1997 JCSYNCRO@aol.com wrote: > Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 17:52:33 -0500 > From: JCSYNCRO@aol.com > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: Re: Insulation for a vanagon ... > > In a message dated 97-07-09 22:01:58 EDT, jmates@ichips.intel.com (John > Mates) writes: > > << I'd really like some advice on what sort of insulation to use. > I want convenience and neatness of installation, I want good > insulating properties (sound, and heat.) >> > > John (and others) > > I'm sure others can add more to this, but be carefull with polyurethane, it > will keep expanding for some time during installation and can expand enough > to destroy your panels, but more imporant, in a fire it is DEADLY... DO > NOT hang around if it catches fire!!! > > Fiberglass and rockwool can add a lot of irritants in the air for you to > breathe. The movement of the van while on the road can constantly shed tiny > fiber particles that find their way out of any crack. > > Those are my only two known problems, but don't take my word on it, there are > many types of insulations and many ways to apply them. I'm hoping others > will have more to say about this.............. > > And while we're on the subject, I'm interested if anyone has experimented > with ways to increase the efficiency of the AC by treating the windows with > coatings, films or shades. I have the stock Westy windows in an 87 GL > Syncro. Any ideas??? > > Curt Long > >
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