I can't believe all you folks up north whining about summer heat.  In
Phoenix, if you don't have half-inch thick calluses in your hands, you'll
get blisters for sure from contact with the steering wheel (Don't ever drive
an old Pinto while wearing shorts down here). <g>

Anyway, one of the news stations here did a test on several cars with and
without window tinting.  They found that there was not a significant
difference in interior temperatures after the cars had been standing for
several hours on a rooftop garage in 110+ degree heat.  However, mine are
tinted and I'm glad of it.  IF nothing else, there is a psychological edge
to the interior being darker, and the UV protection makes a difference in
how well the interior holds up.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Finkbiner" <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: Window Tinting for Heat Loss: Opinions Please

> Jeff -
>
> I have an appointment to get mine done in Spokane on Friday at Spokane
> Sunscreen.  They quoted me 169.99 + 15.00 to do the top of the windshield.
>
> We discussed the cabinet area.  Mine has AC so it would be a pain to
remove
> the cabinet, removing and reinstalling the window is expensive, and he has
> an alternative.
>
> On other Westys he has used black exterior plastic to cover the section of
> the back window that is blocked by the cabinet.  You can't see out of it
> anyhow, and this material is designed to stand up to sunlight and car
> washes.
>
> I'm thinking of giving that a try, because it wouldn't be very expensive
to
> re-do it down the road if I have to.
>
> As far as improving the AC effectiveness, it can't hurt. Last year mine
was
> marginal. With the auxilliary fan I just added, even if this only makes a
> minor difference it should be comfortable (I hope!).
>
> - Mike Finkbiner
> '87 Westy
> Moscow, ID
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Date:    Mon, 15 May 2000 19:55:32 -0700
> From:    Jeff Hammerstrom <speakerdesign@USWEST.NET>
> Subject: Window Tinting for Heat Loss: Opinions Please
>
> I'm considering getting my windows tinted on my '90 Westfalia to reduce=20
> the temperature inside the Van. I don't want to go too dark because we=20
> enjoy the view, the film I'm considering is metallized and has 100 UV=20
> protection. I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions about how=20
> effective this will be, is it the greatest?, any regrets?=20
> I'll have it done professionally. Any good shops in the Seattle area?=20
> How do you deal with the area behind the rear cabinet? I can get=20
> the window removed and re-installed for about $50. Is that reasonable?,=20
> other options?
> Thanks
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