A window tint shop probably doesn't know anything about VW Vanagon
Westfalia cabinets.  And even if they are familiar, it's so much extra labor
and time to remove the rear cabinet, I'll bet it's not included in that
price. For a definite answer, ask the tint guy these questions, not the
list.  Removal of windows will  make access easier for the tint guy,
especially vent wings, roll-ups or sliders, but that's alot of time and
labor he won't do.  Then there's the very real potential for scratching your
newly-tinted glass upon re-installation.  I've always done my own tinting.
After several attempts, you get good at it.  Buy a 100 ft. roll of the
commercial stuff (titanium is great), do all your own vehicles, then sell
what's remaining (if any), to someone else.  Or offer to do the rest of the
roll for others, and make some (or all) of your money back.  That's what I
did last time.  I got my tint done to my satisfaction, learned how to do it
(it's not rocket science), and made money in the process.  Time to buy
another roll for my new '87 Westy.........

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: Best Tint?

>I pulled the rear window for the tint people last time.
> It was a pretty tough job getting it back in though.
> I thought about taking the cabinet out.
> but that looked to be a big job too.
> I think next time, I would probably
> just pull the back half of the window outward
> so they can reach in.
> Then again, maybe I'm over thinking this?
> They may have a system for doing it already?
> John
> ( had to stay in town this week end to sign my retirement papers  !!! :o)
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
>
>> I'd love any info I can get on tints. My Jeep Liberty has dark tinted
>> windows, and they really lower the temperature on hot days. I'm wondering
>> if the price includes removing the clothes closet that blocks free access
>> to
>> that window, or if I would have to do that myself. And what about the 2
>> sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with Westy
>> furniture and windows?
>>
>> I would like reflective windows, too. I had them on a Ford van long ago,
>> but easily installed the film myself. I'm very interested in the name and
>> brand of your reflective tint.
>> Patti
>> *********************************
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 1:50 AM, Bob Stevens wrote:
>>
>> > Madico, Sun Guard, Llumar, and 3M are the most frequently used by shops
>> > in
>> > my area. I'm going to go to my local dealer and discuss my options with
>> > them, get the best "warranty" for my van and go with that. I'm going
>> > "reflective" (that mylar/mirror look) in my case.
>> > Local dealer quotes $190 so I'm going to stick with around $200 max,
>> > which
>> > is a good price.
>> >
>> > Bob Stevens
>> > '87 Syncro Westy
>> > Salt Lake > > Somewhere on this list, once upon a time, someone claimed
>> > a
>> > certain tint was the overall best. Their son owned a tint shop. Can't
>> > recall
>> > the name of this tint. Does anyone remember this? I tried the archives
>> > already. Thanks.
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