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Sun, 22 May 2011 15:16  |
A Hamilto
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I have been looking for window film to put on my windshield and other windows. The state I live in restricts tint and/or "mirror" film on the windshield to the top 6" only. The state likewise restricts the amount of tinting or "mirroring" of coatings on the driver's side window and the shotgun's side window. Anything behind the cockpit can have anything you want on them. I am looking to reduce UV and heat gain from ALL the wndows. If I could find a clear, non-tinted, non-mirrored UV and IR reducing film at reasonable cost, I would cover the entire windshield and cockpit side windows with it. Anybody have any suggestions or experiences to share?
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| Re: Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #126976 is a reply to message #126975] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 15:50  |
A Hamilto
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I saw that a few weeks ago. Too expensive. It also looks like they want you to pay them to install it. And in my state, it would be illegal for an installer to cover the windshield with it. If I could install 3M 90% VLT film on the windshield myself, no one else (read that "law enforcement officers") would ever know that it was covered. Even the 90% VLT would still get 99% UV rejection and a high heat rejection.
Residential films are way cheaper and easier to find DIY kits, but don't know if they can stand the interior temps that vehicles have to endure.
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| Re: Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #126993 is a reply to message #126973] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 18:00 |
roy1
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I would suggest that you have a talk with a auto tinting co. When I dropped a couple of windows off to be tinted they were tinting the complete curved windshield of a Ford pick up. I asked if that was legal and they said it was necessary for medical reasons.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #126994 is a reply to message #126976] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 18:01 |
gmcrv1
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Also, you can not use residential/commercial tint greater then 35% on
interior windows. It reflects so much heat that it will destroy the thermal
properties of the window. And no manufacture recommends it nor do they
warranty it.
Llumar window film is the brand used at most car dealerships around here
(Memphis). Also available in a shatter resistant and vandal proof films,
http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Mark <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> lilmyk wrote on Sun, 22 May 2011 15:41
> > This is what I am looking into, but it is not cheap
> >
> >
> http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/
> I saw that a few weeks ago. Too expensive. It also looks like they want
> you to pay them to install it. Residential films are way cheaper and easier
> to find DIY kits, but don't know if they can stand the interior temps that
> vehicles have to endure.
> --
> '73 23' CanyonLands
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #126995 is a reply to message #126994] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 18:05 |
emerystora
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That really only applies to double pane insulated windows with the air
space between the glass. The film will cause the glass with the film
on it to expand more and it will break the seal around the edge of the
glass.
It doesn't apply to single pane such as we have in the GMC.
Emery Stora
On May 22, 2011, at 5:01 PM, Tom Eckert <gmcrv1@gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, you can not use residential/commercial tint greater then 35% on
> interior windows. It reflects so much heat that it will destroy the
> thermal
> properties of the window. And no manufacture recommends it nor do
> they
> warranty it.
>
> Llumar window film is the brand used at most car dealerships around
> here
> (Memphis). Also available in a shatter resistant and vandal proof
> films,
>
> http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx
>
>
>
> Tom Eckert N2VWN
> 73 Glacier
> Oakland, TN
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>
> On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Mark <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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>> lilmyk wrote on Sun, 22 May 2011 15:41
>>> This is what I am looking into, but it is not cheap
>>>
>>>
>> http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/
>> I saw that a few weeks ago. Too expensive. It also looks like
>> they want
>> you to pay them to install it. Residential films are way cheaper
>> and easier
>> to find DIY kits, but don't know if they can stand the interior
>> temps that
>> vehicles have to endure.
>> --
>> '73 23' CanyonLands
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #126996 is a reply to message #126995] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 18:26 |
gmcrv1
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Sorry Emery,
I thought I mentioned that!
Yes anything goes on vehicles - even solid black.
Tom
On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
> That really only applies to double pane insulated windows with the air
> space between the glass. The film will cause the glass with the film
> on it to expand more and it will break the seal around the edge of the
> glass.
>
> It doesn't apply to single pane such as we have in the GMC.
>
>
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On May 22, 2011, at 5:01 PM, Tom Eckert <gmcrv1@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Also, you can not use residential/commercial tint greater then 35% on
> > interior windows. It reflects so much heat that it will destroy the
> > thermal
> > properties of the window. And no manufacture recommends it nor do
> > they
> > warranty it.
> >
> > Llumar window film is the brand used at most car dealerships around
> > here
> > (Memphis). Also available in a shatter resistant and vandal proof
> > films,
> >
> > http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx
> >
> >
> >
> > Tom Eckert N2VWN
> > 73 Glacier
> > Oakland, TN
> >
> >
> > On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Mark <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> lilmyk wrote on Sun, 22 May 2011 15:41
> >>> This is what I am looking into, but it is not cheap
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/
> >> I saw that a few weeks ago. Too expensive. It also looks like
> >> they want
> >> you to pay them to install it. Residential films are way cheaper
> >> and easier
> >> to find DIY kits, but don't know if they can stand the interior
> >> temps that
> >> vehicles have to endure.
> >> --
> >> '73 23' CanyonLands
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #127021 is a reply to message #126994] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 20:29 |
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Tom,
Thanks to you too!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film
Also, you can not use residential/commercial tint greater then 35% on
interior windows. It reflects so much heat that it will destroy the thermal
properties of the window. And no manufacture recommends it nor do they
warranty it.
Llumar window film is the brand used at most car dealerships around here
(Memphis). Also available in a shatter resistant and vandal proof films,
http://www.llumar.com/en/Automotive.aspx
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #127041 is a reply to message #127038] |
Sun, 22 May 2011 21:56 |
gmcrv1
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Mark,
How much material do you need?
I have contacts that can get the film.
Tom Eckert
On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Mark <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> gmcrv1 wrote on Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58
> > If you went to the site I linked to in my email, you will see they have a
> > section on tinting windshields and windscreens.
> >
> > Tom Eckert N2VWN
> > 73 Glacier
> > Oakland, TN
> They will tint windshields in my state too, if you only want the top 6"
> done, or if you have a medical requirement for the whole windshield.
> Anyway, the llumar site pretty much says that they don't sell the raw
> materials to Joe Consumer, you have to take your vehicle to one of their
> installers to get it done. I don't have the resources to pay professionals
> to install stuff. The more I spend on professionals, the less I can spend
> on gasoline to actually enjoy my motorhome.
> --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Heat-Reducing Window Film [message #127059 is a reply to message #127047] |
Mon, 23 May 2011 01:07 |
Adrien G.
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I haven't found any tinter that had it ( 3M 90% VLT non mirrored ), in my area. To get it, I would have to buy a 100 ft roll. The windshield have to be removed to do it, no way it can be done in place, and a good hair dryer is needed to stretch the film. DYI better figure on twice the amount of film, the first time will be a practice. Unless you really know how to do it.
If you do the windshields and side windows all the same ( so it look OEM ), the tint won't be noticed.
It would help with skin burns, and should also help the AC system.
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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