Window Tinting for Passat Wagon

[V6Passat]

"The definition of winning an argument on the Internet is as follows:

Both parties unzip their e-pants and pull out their e-penises. If there are spectators, not only do the combatants pull out rulers, so do the spectators or others who choose to participate by taking sides.

Then everyone measures. The one with the largest e-penis wins.

As you've probably noticed, logic, rational behaviour, morality, common sense, practicality and reality, have nothing to do with an Internet debate."

i accept i am not contributing to the issue...but swallowtail, thats funny!!!

[Rocket36]

LMAO!!! OH SO TRUE!!!

Hence I've given up arguing online and my final comment was "I don't care".

[R36 Dreamer]

Hence I've given up arguing online and my final comment was "I don't care".

For someone who has given up arguing you seem to issue a lot of posts condradicting other peoples opinion or experiences.

Your comments on the radio reception should have been simply I dont know as I dont use AM, as you admit you have Zero experience with AM reception (as do I).

Seems as though you dont care simply because you are never wrong.....

[Jayse]

Just thought i'd add something of substance to this "arguement". This is in regards to the positioning of the antenna in the wagon at least:

Taken from my Passat Owners Manual..

Booklet 3.3 Tips & Maintenance:

Cleaning the Windows and Exterior Mirrors: pg 20-21

This below is found on the top of page 21.



For someone who isn't 60 but does listen to a lot of AM (SEN sports station in Melbourne) i went with the advice of my tinter and got a non metalised film/tint. I've been happy since and the only issues i get with AM reception is travelling under overhead tramlines.

As for the GPS/SATNAV antenna, i'm assuming thats the sharkfin/stub antenna on the top rear end of the roof of the wagon and sedan(?)

Guys, go with what you will be happy with and with the information you have researched on. Everyone lives with their own decisions.

Cheers,

Jayse.

[Rocket36]

Correct Jayse! Everyone just needs to make their own decision and be happy with it.

My sedan has two antennas (one for radio and one for satnav) in the roof lining, not in the glass and not in the form of a shark fin. Like I have said before, I don't know about the wagon and my comments are all based on the sedan and my experience, which is always right for me.

[Jayse]

hahaha..great cartoon Rocket...i can see that scenario in your household!!

Cheers,

Jayse.

[Rocket36]

LOL!!! All the time mate, all the time!

[tryingavw]

LOL!!! All the time mate, all the time!

lets kiss and make up... i was just taking the piss anyway!

[PassatB6]

Just thought i'd add something of substance to this "arguement". This is in regards to the positioning of the antenna in the wagon at least:

Taken from my Passat Owners Manual..

Booklet 3.3 Tips & Maintenance:

Cleaning the Windows and Exterior Mirrors: pg 20-21

This below is found on the top of page 21.



For someone who isn't 60 but does listen to a lot of AM (SEN sports station in Melbourne) i went with the advice of my tinter and got a non metalised film/tint. I've been happy since and the only issues i get with AM reception is travelling under overhead tramlines.

As for the GPS/SATNAV antenna, i'm assuming thats the sharkfin/stub antenna on the top rear end of the roof of the wagon and sedan(?)

Guys, go with what you will be happy with and with the information you have researched on. Everyone lives with their own decisions.

Cheers,

Jayse.

Just to make it more complicated mine is a 2.0T which seems to have only the rear window with heater and antenna(or is close to antenna!) so to make sure I'm getting ceramic rear and the rest metallic,colour is indistinguishable. Not getting all ceramic because metallic has better heat reflection. Good info from everyone.

[Pana]

First proper hot day in Melbourne, and I definately miss having the tinted windows - will have to get my arse into gear and get it tinted ASAP.

[GTI147]

Hey Boys, I'm waiting on delivery of my Biscay Blue R36 Sedan. Just wondering has anyone got the original factory tints done?? I'm aware there is 2 types which is a silver bling reflection look and a carbon black look. If anyone has either of those with pics, please post!

[nivek]

I'm pretty sure that there is no factory tint option for 3C Passats. The ones offerred are dealership tints (which are outsourced anyway).

I went for the silver bling tint as it will look sweet on a black R36 . Picking up my car on Friday... can't wait.

[Swallowtail]

Yup, nivek is correct - the dealer offered tint is a local outsourced install. I'm going black on my Icelandic Grey R36, getting it done tomorrow.

[PassatB6]

Just a further note on the aerial 'issue'. Jayse, you were right it is in the side cargo windows of the wagon. You can actually see the lines in the window. Don't know why the dealer said it was above the rear window?! Wagon owners keep the metallic tint issue in mind. Get ceramic for your cargo windows unless maximum heat reflection is your main priority and you don't listen to AM much.

[GTI147]

Yeah, I know the dealers outsource the tinting job anyway but if it is done incorrectly then VW will have to fix it for me. I guess it's Cost Vs Benefit...??I'm also not sure if I go the carbon look or the bling, never had the bling look and haven't seen many Biscay Blues with bling look. Let me know how you boys go and take pics of the .

Cheers,
R