Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Local authorities around here prohibit window film.  DC and MD.

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 7:58 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Thanks Dan.
>
> I think the most serious argument against window tint is reduced visibility
> at night.  SWMBO's current daily driver, the '95 E300, has tinted windows
> that make it very hard to see to the sides and rear at night.  Often I will
> roll down the front windows so that I can see.
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 5:42 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I use ATR 20 from Llumar.  Here is a spec sheet for the properties:
> >
> > http://cdn.llumar.com/drupal/llautospecifications_20140715_0.pdf
> >
> > 28% is the max for side windows in Florida, so I go with 20%.  If you
> look
> > on the chart you can see the levels of transmissivity(?) for the various
> > wavelengths. I can tell you that from personal experience, there is a
> > noticeable difference in heat transmission between tinted and untinted
> > glass.  You can feel it on your arm sitting on the door sill.
> >
> > I’ve had the same tint guy for years, and he is truly an artist.  To tint
> > the 350SDL will be about $250, and that’s with a lifetime warranty.  It
> > would be under $200 if the car hadn’t been tinted previously.  They
> charge
> > additional for removing old tint and cleaning the glass, which can be a
> > real ordeal. The car still has tint on the rear window, as I wasn’t brave
> > enough to try and remove it.  It’s the cheap nasty purple stuff, too.
> >
> > Dan
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Dan.

I think the most serious argument against window tint is reduced visibility
at night.  SWMBO's current daily driver, the '95 E300, has tinted windows
that make it very hard to see to the sides and rear at night.  Often I will
roll down the front windows so that I can see.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 5:42 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I use ATR 20 from Llumar.  Here is a spec sheet for the properties:
>
> http://cdn.llumar.com/drupal/llautospecifications_20140715_0.pdf
>
> 28% is the max for side windows in Florida, so I go with 20%.  If you look
> on the chart you can see the levels of transmissivity(?) for the various
> wavelengths. I can tell you that from personal experience, there is a
> noticeable difference in heat transmission between tinted and untinted
> glass.  You can feel it on your arm sitting on the door sill.
>
> I’ve had the same tint guy for years, and he is truly an artist.  To tint
> the 350SDL will be about $250, and that’s with a lifetime warranty.  It
> would be under $200 if the car hadn’t been tinted previously.  They charge
> additional for removing old tint and cleaning the glass, which can be a
> real ordeal. The car still has tint on the rear window, as I wasn’t brave
> enough to try and remove it.  It’s the cheap nasty purple stuff, too.
>
> Dan
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I use ATR 20 from Llumar.  Here is a spec sheet for the properties:

http://cdn.llumar.com/drupal/llautospecifications_20140715_0.pdf

28% is the max for side windows in Florida, so I go with 20%.  If you look on 
the chart you can see the levels of transmissivity(?) for the various 
wavelengths. I can tell you that from personal experience, there is a 
noticeable difference in heat transmission between tinted and untinted glass.  
You can feel it on your arm sitting on the door sill.

I’ve had the same tint guy for years, and he is truly an artist.  To tint the 
350SDL will be about $250, and that’s with a lifetime warranty.  It would be 
under $200 if the car hadn’t been tinted previously.  They charge additional 
for removing old tint and cleaning the glass, which can be a real ordeal. The 
car still has tint on the rear window, as I wasn’t brave enough to try and 
remove it.  It’s the cheap nasty purple stuff, too.

Dan

> On Jun 17, 2016, at 12:13 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I moved north to lower temperatures. Seriously when I  lived in Nashville I
> used an aluminum reflective windshield pad. Also as suggested below
> cracked windows. I had factory tint at top 6" of windshield. I had a
> colleague who used to protect his vintage BMW with a reflective sunshield
> in the back window.
> 
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> 1982 300CD
> 1990 300D
> Wickford RI


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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I moved north to lower temperatures. Seriously when I  lived in Nashville I
used an aluminum reflective windshield pad. Also as suggested below
cracked windows. I had factory tint at top 6" of windshield. I had a
colleague who used to protect his vintage BMW with a reflective sunshield
in the back window.

Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
1990 300D
Wickford RI
On Jun 16, 2016 10:09 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> Has anyone researched this to determine the best solution for lowering
> temperatures?
> -
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

All good in theory, and the demos are with new tint.  THe problem is 
that the she it gets brittle when it ages.  what I had to take off was 
all shrunken and bubbled in the back of the 124 300TD.  Only thing that 
would work was scraping off thin ribbons with a razor blade.  then 
soaking the residue with limonene or B100.  I don't remember which I used.


The flaps crap probably is limonene.  Does it smell citrus-y?  it could 
be B100 too. or some majik blend...



G Mann via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 12:40 PMvia Postbox 


Tint removal:
There is a material sold at your local FLAPS which loosens the glue that
holds the tint film on, and softens the tint, so that it can be removed.

I suggest you lift a corner.. spray and peel, and scrape with a razor 
blade
in a holder.. Helps to spray the whole window film area which softens 
it up

some also..

The film removal stuff helps get rid of all the residual glue and 
residue..

Worth the $8 [As I recall ]. One bottle is enough to do whole car.. with
some left over, from my experience.


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Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 11:39 AMvia Postbox 



Got to be careful around here that one does not get ticketed for 
windows that are too dark.
Client told me a couple of days ago that he got a ticket while driving 
his son's car.

The officer had some sort of "gun" that told him how dark the tint was.
Client was a bit upset as they bought the car used with the tint in 
place and it had passed the mandatory safety inspection.


RB

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June 16, 2016 at 9:09 AMvia Postbox 


Has anyone researched this to determine the best solution for lowering
temperatures?
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Tint removal:
There is a material sold at your local FLAPS which loosens the glue that
holds the tint film on, and softens the tint, so that it can be removed.

I suggest you lift a corner.. spray and peel, and scrape with a razor blade
in a holder.. Helps to spray the whole window film area which softens it up
some also..

The film removal stuff helps get rid of all the residual glue and residue..
Worth the $8 [As I recall ]. One bottle is enough to do whole car.. with
some left over, from my experience.


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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:34 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> Daughter had that happen with the 380SL.  tint was on when she bought it.
> It would take days to scrape off.  Popo okole gave her a ticket anyway.
> Gotta get those brownie points!
>
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>> Got to be careful around here that one does not get ticketed for windows
>> that are too dark.
>> Client told me a couple of days ago that he got a ticket while driving
>> his son's car.
>> The officer had some sort of "gun" that told him how dark the tint was.
>> Client was a bit upset as they bought the car used with the tint in place
>> and it had passed the mandatory safety inspection.
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Daughter had that happen with the 380SL.  tint was on when she bought 
it.  It would take days to scrape off.  Popo okole gave her a ticket 
anyway.  Gotta get those brownie points!



Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 11:39 AMvia Postbox 



Got to be careful around here that one does not get ticketed for 
windows that are too dark.
Client told me a couple of days ago that he got a ticket while driving 
his son's car.

The officer had some sort of "gun" that told him how dark the tint was.
Client was a bit upset as they bought the car used with the tint in 
place and it had passed the mandatory safety inspection.


RB

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June 16, 2016 at 9:09 AMvia Postbox 


Has anyone researched this to determine the best solution for lowering
temperatures?
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[WILTON via Mercedes]

Yep, I get that superhot air outta there ASAP while taxiing first coupla 
blocks with windows coupla inches down (or more, if necessary) and AC blower 
in HIGH.  'Doesn't take it long to BLOW ICE COLD.  ;<)


Wilton


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In almost 40 years of living in the desert southwest, I've tried every 
tint

available.. none stop the sun enough to do a decent job of "keeping your
car cool".

Some new window films claim to be "UV Block" which might help more than
"tint" .. Also, I presume you drive at night.. night vision is severely
impacted by dark [or light for that matter] window tint. Another
consideration.

My experience indicates, go for the window film that has the highest UV
Block rating, not just dark window.

Be aware that window film is a poly coating that becomes scratched easily,
is impacted by window cleaners, and discolors in about one season of
constant sun exposure.. so plan to replace it annually.


Sun shades for the side windows and windshield will give you greatest
return for investment.. but require effort to put up, take down...

Another survival trick for hot climates is to turn AC on high, and drive
the first block with windows down to evacuate the bubble of hyper heated
air trapped in the interior of the car and the AC vents.. It sounds 
counter
intuitive, however it truly speeds up your cooling comfort. It also 
reduces

the cooling load on the AC system, by evacuation of the hot air trapped
instead of forcing the AC to recycle it and cool it.

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Grant,

Yes, already do that.  All four windows opened, sunroof rear popped up,
nice big reflective shade across the windshield.

Which window tint is the best for reducing interior temps, that is the
question

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com
> wrote:

> Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows 
> the

> interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
> complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
> "nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as
160F
> in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
> owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough 
> there

> is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
> children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..
>
> Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
> designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the
windows
> when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
> average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 
> 1

> inch.
>
> HTH.
> <http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com>
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

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On 16/06/2016 9:09 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Has anyone researched this to determine the best solution for lowering
temperatures?
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Max
Charleston SC
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Got to be careful around here that one does not get ticketed for windows 
that are too dark.
Client told me a couple of days ago that he got a ticket while driving 
his son's car.

The officer had some sort of "gun" that told him how dark the tint was.
Client was a bit upset as they bought the car used with the tint in 
place and it had passed the mandatory safety inspection.


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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I run with the windows down most of the time in the summer.  If it gets 
too oppressive, i'll turn on the ac, but leave the windows down until I 
feel the cool air.  In continuous hot, I use Grant's trick of opening 
the windows and sunroof first, then AC, then after the hot is vented, 
close up.


It has been in the 90s and humid, and so far, in town I don't miss the 
ac.  On trips, it is different, I turn on the ac to reduce fatigue.



G Mann via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 10:57 AMvia Postbox 

In almost 40 years of living in the desert southwest, I've tried every 
tint

available.. none stop the sun enough to do a decent job of "keeping your
car cool".

Some new window films claim to be "UV Block" which might help more than
"tint" .. Also, I presume you drive at night.. night vision is severely
impacted by dark [or light for that matter] window tint. Another
consideration.

My experience indicates, go for the window film that has the highest UV
Block rating, not just dark window.

Be aware that window film is a poly coating that becomes scratched easily,
is impacted by window cleaners, and discolors in about one season of
constant sun exposure.. so plan to replace it annually.


Sun shades for the side windows and windshield will give you greatest
return for investment.. but require effort to put up, take down...

Another survival trick for hot climates is to turn AC on high, and drive
the first block with windows down to evacuate the bubble of hyper heated
air trapped in the interior of the car and the AC vents.. It sounds 
counter
intuitive, however it truly speeds up your cooling comfort. It also 
reduces

the cooling load on the AC system, by evacuation of the hot air trapped
instead of forcing the AC to recycle it and cool it.


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Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 9:58 AMvia Postbox 


Grant,

Yes, already do that.  All four windows opened, sunroof rear popped up,
nice big reflective shade across the windshield.

Which window tint is the best for reducing interior temps, that is the
question

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes



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Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
"nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..

Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
designed and built reflective 

Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[G Mann via Mercedes]

In almost 40 years of living in the desert southwest, I've tried every tint
available.. none stop the sun enough to do a decent job of "keeping your
car cool".

Some new window films claim to be "UV Block" which might help more than
"tint" .. Also, I presume you drive at night.. night vision is severely
impacted by dark [or light for that matter] window tint. Another
consideration.

My experience indicates, go for the window film that has the highest UV
Block rating, not just dark window.

Be aware that window film is a poly coating that becomes scratched easily,
is impacted by window cleaners, and discolors in about one season of
constant sun exposure.. so plan to replace it annually.


Sun shades for the side windows and windshield will give you greatest
return for investment.. but require effort to put up, take down...

Another survival trick for hot climates is to turn AC on high, and drive
the first block with windows down to evacuate the bubble of hyper heated
air trapped in the interior of the car and the AC vents.. It sounds counter
intuitive, however it truly speeds up your cooling comfort. It also reduces
the cooling load on the AC system, by evacuation of the hot air trapped
instead of forcing the AC to recycle it and cool it.


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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 7:58 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Grant,
>
> Yes, already do that.  All four windows opened, sunroof rear popped up,
> nice big reflective shade across the windshield.
>
> Which window tint is the best for reducing interior temps, that is the
> question
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > wrote:
>
> > Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
> > interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
> > complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
> > "nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as
> 160F
> > in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
> > owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
> > is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
> > children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..
> >
> > Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
> > designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the
> windows
> > when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
> > average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
> > inch.
> >
> > HTH.
> > 
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I recall seeing somewhere a little solar powered fan that could sit in the car 
windows to help circulate. Seemed like a good idea.
When I'm driving my clunker Jetta I just leave the windows open all the time. 
Theres nothing in the car worth stealing. Actually yesterday I realized I'd 
left the driver's window open overnight. Good thing it didn't rain...
-Curt

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Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
"nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..

Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the windows
when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
inch.

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> White paint is already covered (on The White Whale).  What about window
> tinting?  What did they use at Edwards?
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> > Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was
> out
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

the sunroof in vent position also helps immensely.  Way more than any tint.


G Mann via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 9:49 AMvia Postbox 


Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
"nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..

Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the 
windows

when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
inch.

HTH.


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White paint is already covered (on The White Whale). What about window
tinting? What did they use at Edwards?

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Curley McLain 
June 16, 2016 at 9:12 AMvia Postbox 

Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was 
out there, many were painted with a brush.



Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 9:09 AMvia Postbox 


Has anyone researched this to determine the best solution for lowering
temperatures?
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[WILTON via Mercedes]

Having the car white VS black is significant.  'Being reconfirmed by me 
every day.  ;<)  'Could easily hobble around the whiteun and touch it 
occasionally for support; the blackun gets so hot I can't easily do that.


Wilton

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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

The car I got from there had none.   I wandered around a big junkyard 
there for most of a day.  I don't remember seeing a lot of plastic 
tint.  Perhaps because the ultra high temps in a closed cars melt the 
glue and causes the plastic to shrink, sag, wrinkle.  I hate the stuff.  
it ends in misery always.



Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
June 16, 2016 at 9:28 AMvia Postbox 


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tinting? What did they use at Edwards?

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June 16, 2016 at 9:12 AMvia Postbox 

Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was 
out there, many were painted with a brush.



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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Grant,

Yes, already do that.  All four windows opened, sunroof rear popped up,
nice big reflective shade across the windshield.

Which window tint is the best for reducing interior temps, that is the
question

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:

> Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
> interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
> complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
> "nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
> in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
> owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
> is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
> children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..
>
> Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
> designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the windows
> when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
> average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
> inch.
>
> HTH.
> 
>
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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

[Joel Cairo via Mercedes]

You can buy those roll-up aluminum windshield shades for pretty cheap, I 
have a couple.  M puts one in her (black) ML windshield and it seems to 
help a bit, but it's going to get hot no matter what with the sun baking it.


--JC


On 6/16/16 10:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
"nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..

Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the windows
when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
inch.

HTH.


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White paint is already covered (on The White Whale).  What about window
tinting?  What did they use at Edwards?

-
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Charleston SC

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was

out

there, many were painted with a brush.

Meade Dillon via Mercedes 

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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting to lower interior temperatures

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Open your windows about 1 inch when parking in the shade. This allows the
interior to vent. One major cause for very high interior temps is the
complete lack of venting.. radiant sun energy heating is trapped in the
"nearly air tight car" and interior temps here can rise to as much as 160F
in quickly. [Arizona] Every summer here, several dogs die because the
owners were "only going to be a minute shopping". It's harsh enough there
is actually a law that you can break car windows to rescue animals and
children.. and it's treated as "felony child abuse".. for example..

Dark window tint does little to stop UV rays which heat the interior. I
designed and built reflective window shades that quickly fit in the windows
when I park without shade.. lowers interior temps by 40 degrees, on
average, measured with my IR thermometer, with the windows venting the 1
inch.

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> White paint is already covered (on The White Whale).  What about window
> tinting?  What did they use at Edwards?
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was
> out
> > there, many were painted with a brush.
> >
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White paint is already covered (on The White Whale).  What about window
tinting?  What did they use at Edwards?

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> Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was out
> there, many were painted with a brush.
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Yes,  In the area around Edwards AFB, they use white cars.  When I was 
out there, many were painted with a brush.



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[MBZ] Window Tinting

[Craig]

The window tinting on the front two doors of our '94 E420 is peeling off
and the tinting on the rear window has always been bubbled and creased.

How should I go about getting this repaired? Should I try to do it myself
or go to a window tint installer? If the latter, how do I find a good one?

Thanks,


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting

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Front windows, peel off what you can and then play with solvents (acetone?) 
until you find one that takes off the residue.

Back window, you'll have to be careful of the defrost grid or consult a pro.

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Re: [MBZ] Window Tinting

[John Freer]

Hair dryer works.

John

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 until you find one that takes off the residue.
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