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Subject:Re: Westy Window Tinting
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:07:52 -0500

I can't believe that you're going to screw your van by putting tint on
the windows.
No way on my Westy!
Think about it ,,,,,,,,,,

Stan Wilder

On Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:48:18 -0700 Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
writes:
> Metal tint is preferred over dyed  - metal will not fade over time.
> Look for a shop with a guarantee - the shop that did mine gives a
> lifetime guarantee for their premium tints.
> Look for a shop that has been in business for awhile.
>
> I removed my closet for the installer who said he could not do a
> proper
> job with the closet in place.
> I used metal-tint in the limo tint. Looks dark from the outside,
> much
> lighter from the inside. Makes a substantial difference in keeping
> the
> heat out in the summer, and helps the already marginal A/C.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> Rod Smith wrote:
>
> >Hi;
> > I've had two quotes for window tinting from two different shops.
> >Shop A says they can tint windows without the need to remove
> >the closet.  Shop B says closet should be removed for proper
> access.
> >Anyone with any experiance with this?
> >I also recall a thread some time back about what to look for in
> the
> >film that is used. Something about dyed vs. metal film.
> >Any suggestions about type of film to use, how dark of tint to use,
> and
> >what to look for from the installer ( I dont want the stuff to
> start
> >bubbling
> >in a year or two),would be appreciated.
> >Thanks;
> >Rod
> >
>

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