I'm on the fence regardless.  Can't stand fiddlin' with the curtains and I'm
planning to NOT install the curtains/rods but instead use dark tint and
additionally, reflectix in winter.  Actually, reflectix will likely work
well in Summer as well (on long hot drives), except for a couple of windows
(for driving).

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Vanagon DougF <vanagon@astound.net> wrote:

> Maggie,
>
> Sorry to offer this after you have already gone to the expense and effort
> to
> have tint applied. I did some extensive testing on window tint out here in
> sunny Calif. What I found everytime was that the "tint heats the glass"
> even
> with the full reflective mirror tint the glass got hot and creates "solar
> mass" which in turn is a bugger to cool down.
>
> A light curtain behind the glass will reflect out most of the solar gain
> and
> the glass will stay cool.
>
> VW had it right.
>
> Doug
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Maggie Dew" <wildebus@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:14 PM
> Subject: Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
>
>
> > I had all my windows tinted last summer due to the 300+ days of sunshine
> we
> > have here in New Mexico and lack of working AC.
> > My job entails having to go out frequently during the night and park in
> > unfamiliar surroundings.  Backing up is always a PITA.  I did add some
> > brighter backup lights that someone suggested, and it helps a little but
> I
> > still have difficulty trying to see as I am backing up in the dark.
> >
> > Maggie
>
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