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Ceramic Window Film

I read about ceramic window film in another thread antd went searching to find out what and how it is and works,Here is a video I found looks like interesting stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lkLTsRA8I4
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Ceramic Window Film

Reply #1 –
I had that installed on a previous auto and it worked quite well in the greater Houston sun/heat.

The only caution for motorhomes is that it was not recommended for double pane windows.  Something about the reflected heat from the inner pane building up too much in the gap between the two glass panes.
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1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126

Re: Ceramic Window Film

Reply #2 –
The PO of our coach had some kind of heat-reflecting film installed on the inside of windshield.  Sorry - don't know the brand.  Since I have not driven without it, I can't personally vouch for its value, but the PO said it made a BIG difference especially when driving west in the afternoon.

One drawback I discovered: if I wear polarized sun glasses the combination of the glasses and the film produce a "rainbow" effect that is very distracting.  I solved that by switching to non-polarized glasses.  Don't know if all films of this type would have that problem.
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Re: Ceramic Window Film

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3M Crystalline Automotive Window Film
I believe this is the best in the industry right now. It is expensive and must be installed by a very experienced installer. It must be heated at a very high temperature to be install it properly, i think 600 degrees heat. We had it installed on our previous FT windshields and driver & passenger side windows. Before and after effect at 90+ Texas heat was very significant. I can't wait to get it installed on our new to us 03 FT.
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