Any ideas on shading the rear window? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68gmsee · 05-23-2008, 04:27 AM

Now that it's getting hot (no A/C) I sure can feel the heat beating down on my neck when the sun's behind me. There's a lot of glass on those large windows and I need to keep the sun out.

I could put some of that window tinting plastic but I'm not sure that would help much. Or maybe it would -I've never used it so I don't know.

Any ideas out there?

ed2552 · 05-23-2008, 04:29 AM

Those big stickers that people put in their windows, with the flag or w/e on them, but you can still see through them from the inside, they just let less light in from the back, and you can't see in from outside

GRIMSS · 05-23-2008, 04:38 AM

Tint helps. I've always had a tint shop do mine. forgot what shade but my back is pretty dark and the sides are tinted the darkest to pass.

68gmsee · 05-23-2008, 04:39 AM

I guess that might work, but I'm not sure I want to put any pictures or lettering on the window. The problem is when I am returning from my out of town property. I usually leave around 5 or 5:30 pm and drive for 20 miles with the sun on my back.

I've kicked around the idea of making some sort of screen like we have on houses to reduce the amount of sun hitting the glass. I could use magnets to hold it in place.

If any one has better suggestions I sure would appreciate any input.

68gmsee · 05-23-2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Tint helps. I've always had a tint shop do mine. forgot what shade but my back is pretty dark and the sides are tinted the darkest to pass.

Whats the going price for tinting the rear window? If it helps I'd rather try.

GRIMSS · 05-23-2008, 04:46 AM

I think (2years ago) my extended cab for back, sides, and doors was $120 and my guy will fix it for free if have any problems.

Psycho71 · 05-23-2008, 05:42 AM

Yeah, Window tint will fix ya right up. 35% (darkest legal on the sides in Tx) on the side windows if ya want them done, and 20% on the back, is a good balance between being effective and not too dark, IMHO.

Only use an installer that uses Lumar or 3M tint. Both are high quality products and will last for many years. Cheap tint will turn purple in Texas sun. Quality film is worth paying for.

Like GRIMSS said, you should be able to get the five windows done for around $150, and the back one for less than $100, since it's the easiest. The wing windows are a sum***** to make look good, so they might charge more for having to mess with them.

Jay

**special-K** · 05-23-2008, 05:49 AM

I get double ply on the back window.Side tint doesn`t mean much w/o air since the windows will be open.

chevy72blu · 05-23-2008, 05:56 AM

I got 15% on the sides and back with 35% on the windshield for 150. That was 4-5 years ago and no bubbles or any harrasment from the cops (even though its quite a bit darker than legal). It cooled the cab down very noticeably in the Vegas summer and REALLY made the body colors dramatic. I love it.

05-23-2008, 04:27 AM	#1
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Any ideas on shading the rear window? Now that it's getting hot (no A/C) I sure can feel the heat beating down on my neck when the sun's behind me. There's a lot of glass on those large windows and I need to keep the sun out. I could put some of that window tinting plastic but I'm not sure that would help much. Or maybe it would -I've never used it so I don't know. Any ideas out there?

05-23-2008, 04:29 AM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? Those big stickers that people put in their windows, with the flag or w/e on them, but you can still see through them from the inside, they just let less light in from the back, and you can't see in from outside __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

05-23-2008, 04:38 AM	#3
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? Tint helps. I've always had a tint shop do mine. forgot what shade but my back is pretty dark and the sides are tinted the darkest to pass. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-23-2008, 04:39 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? I guess that might work, but I'm not sure I want to put any pictures or lettering on the window. The problem is when I am returning from my out of town property. I usually leave around 5 or 5:30 pm and drive for 20 miles with the sun on my back. I've kicked around the idea of making some sort of screen like we have on houses to reduce the amount of sun hitting the glass. I could use magnets to hold it in place. If any one has better suggestions I sure would appreciate any input.

05-23-2008, 04:46 AM	#6
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? I think (2years ago) my extended cab for back, sides, and doors was $120 and my guy will fix it for free if have any problems. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-23-2008, 05:42 AM	#7
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? Yeah, Window tint will fix ya right up. 35% (darkest legal on the sides in Tx) on the side windows if ya want them done, and 20% on the back, is a good balance between being effective and not too dark, IMHO. Only use an installer that uses Lumar or 3M tint. Both are high quality products and will last for many years. Cheap tint will turn purple in Texas sun. Quality film is worth paying for. Like GRIMSS said, you should be able to get the five windows done for around $150, and the back one for less than $100, since it's the easiest. The wing windows are a sum***** to make look good, so they might charge more for having to mess with them. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

05-23-2008, 05:49 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? I get double ply on the back window.Side tint doesn`t mean much w/o air since the windows will be open. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#9
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Any ideas on shading the rear window? I got 15% on the sides and back with 35% on the windshield for 150. That was 4-5 years ago and no bubbles or any harrasment from the cops (even though its quite a bit darker than legal). It cooled the cab down very noticeably in the Vegas summer and REALLY made the body colors dramatic. I love it. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e Last edited by chevy72blu; 05-23-2008 at 05:56 AM.

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