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Subject:Re: how to cool a poptop?
From:ANTONY MARSH
Date:Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:15:33 +0100

FWIW,
I had my tint shop instal a relatively new ceramic tint on the inside of the front window.  It reduced the infrared by 80% and - it is a very noticeable add-on to help fight the heat in SW FL.

Wasn't cheap but also had it installed on the inside of the sunroof on our 05 TDI beetle.  Again the difference is remarkable.  More info here.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/Ceramic-Series/

Peter Marsh
Naples FL

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> On Jun 11, 2015, at 10:29 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> There was a very small amount that did not get covered, like an eighth of
> an inch. I cut paper patterns first because I didn't know if I could get
> away with manhandling the tint. I turned out great. I am not sure I would
> not cut patterns again on some windows. I covered as far behind the Westy
> closet as I could, and that's about where the curtains start, so you don't
> notice it's not covered. I will get to that later when I pull the cabinet
> next, whenever that will be, but for now it is not a problem. Some good
> write-ups in the archives about how to do that job without removing the
> cabinet (but removing and replacing the glass instead.
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Jack, where are you located? And Jim, did you do the tint yourself?  Were
>> you able to cover 100% of the sliders, or was there a small amount of glass
>> that didn't get covered?  How did you cover the driver side rear behind the
>> closet?
>> Patti
>> 
>>> On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 1:52 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I did all my windows without pulling any. Looks great.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 3:50 PM Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>> (as soon as I can gather more info about removing the side slider
>>> windows
>>>>> for tinting.)
>>>> I did not watch my window tinters do it, but they did a real nice job on
>>>> the sliders without removing them. Probably depends on skill and
>>>> experience; same people did my Jetta wagon, and I will be taking my
>>>> sort-of-new Passat to them for its tint job.
>>>> Keep cool, kids!
>>>> Jack
>> 
>> 
>> 
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