Yes, when I got a couple tinting estimates not that long ago, the cabinets
didn't have to be removed. Apparently the installer had some tool/technique
to avoid having to take out the cabinets or pop out the window.

Scott
82 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror

> Phil,
>
> I remember reading on the list a couple years back that a 'talented'
> tint installer can do the windows without the rear closet being removed.
> Apparently they can use some sort of tool to install the tint between
> the closet and the window.
>
> \/\/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Phil S.
> Sent: June 5, 2003 10:41 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
>
> Hi,
> I need to remove the rear closet so the Tint man can
> get to that window. The window in my westy is already
> tinted and is in OK condition although it has turned
> purple of time. My question is, how much work is it to
> get that closet removed? How/where should i start? Ive
> removed the kitchen+dometic before and that was a bear
> of a job.....is it that tough?
>
> Also, i live in Florida, where going outside in the
> summer is equivelent to witnessing a 10 megaton
> nuclear blast at 100 yards. and now for Mirror V.S
> Smoke tint-WHICH tint lets the least light in? Maybe i
> should just ask which will be cooler.?
>
> Thanks
>
> Phil 84' Westy Tiico-4spd, no AC, no PS...and 3
> oscelating fans:)
>
>
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