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tjet 
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 Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:14 pm Post subject: VW factory windshield |
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Do original windshields have tint film like this?
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DanHoug
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| Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: VW factory windshield |
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can you feel an edge with your fingernail?, looks like an aftermarket application of film. VW does have a greenish tint windshield but it is throughout the entire glass... and it looks like there is slight green tint on the outer border.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: VW factory windshield |
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If the windshield has a wide dark tint strip across the top, it may bother your vision. This ain't no normal car with a steeply sloped windshield so the vertical effect of the tint band is heightened.
Otherwise that overall light tint is probably going to be fine. |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: VW factory windshield |
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I wonder if that's an added film, perhaps something like 3M Crystalline, which comes in relatively light tints such as 70% - 90% but are particularly good at blocking infrared heat.
A few folks here have had this added to windshields and door windows to block heat and it's been on my wishlist for a few years (need a new windshield first).
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0to60in6min
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| Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:44 am Post subject: Re: VW factory windshield |
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| I'd think it's an added film or tint... looking at the picture there are: white (the paper towel), light tint (the glass) and stronger tint (the film or extra tint). |
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