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Subject:Re: how to cool a poptop?
From:Chris Szpejankowski
Date:Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:29:18 -0400

I use ginormous windshield shades like so, which also helps for AC air to flow forward

http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/media/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/79E758C6-04BB-420C-B823-E5A4615E448B_zpsdc3eymn6.jpg.html

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Dnia 11 cze 2015 o godz. 14:02 PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> The "paint guy," where I took my Westy for an estimate, seemed to think
> that a white poptop would not make a difference during hot weather.  Where
> I live it can go up to 110 degrees or more, but there are usually only
> about 20 or less of these days per year, and usually spread out in August
> and September. If it's 108 degrees outside, I can't see how a white rooftop
> could reduce the inside temp by more than 2 or 3 degrees, which would still
> result in a sizzling 105 degrees.
> 
> I'm wondering if there's any feasible or "creative" way to install
> Reflectix or any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or would
> there happen to be some kind of "paint on" insulation for the exterior...
> 
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic
> North Hollywood, CA
> 
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