Date:         Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:14:57 -0600
Reply-To:     BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
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 Hi Jason. Did you get the package yet? Last I checked it was
 somewhere in MA.

 On tinting.......
 The best job would be to remove it. I am in the process of
 re-tinting FreeBird because PO did a poor job.

 I can remove the sliding glass window off my GL 7-passenger easy.
 But, when it comes to the Westy, the only way I can remove it is
 to remove the whole frame out. With the frame out of the van, the
 slider comes out easily. Remove the latch, plastic sliders on the
 bottom (replace with new) and the inside weather stripping and
 lift up and out it comes. This will make tinting it easy and look
 more professional. While your there you might want to replace the
 chrome molding. Many just remove it (molding) but, in my opinion,
 it helps keep the window in the van. CA seals are solid, but
 these get more flimsy when you remove it. As a matter-of-fact, I
 remove the molding first, before removing the window out of the
 van. This makes the task easier. It's about $11.00 for the
 molding at the dealer. If you need part numbers, let me know.

 my dollar two ninety eight and a half.

 Bill  VWWESTY           "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
 '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*]           Greater Yellowstone"
 '82 Westy [FreeBird]
 Big Sky Country <><

 > -----Original Message-----
 > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
 > Of Jason M. Yasment
 > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 9:36 PM
 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
 > Subject: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
 >
 >
 > Has anyone tinted the sliding windows in a westy?  Do they come apart
 > east enough to get good coverage?  I'm having my Jetta's done
 > professionally but am going to do the camper's myself.
 >
 > TIA,
 > Jason