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Brissieboy
4th July 2016, 03:34 PM
I recall seeing a mention somewhere of detachable curtains or similar screens for the back side and rear windows for a wagon that were an off-the-shelf item.
I am unable to find any info now.
Anyone know about these?
Touses
4th July 2016, 03:37 PM
Check with threedogs he was doing something similar I believe.
threedogs
4th July 2016, 05:06 PM
I recall seeing a mention somewhere of detachable curtains or similar screens for the back side and rear windows for a wagon that were an off-the-shelf item.
I am unable to find any info now.
Anyone know about these?
I had idea where I cut some black flexible perspex the same shape as the cargo area windows.
Seemed like a great idea as it would shield that area from any direct sunlight, they were held
in place via 5 x double sided suction cups.
The ones you're after are made from reflective silver material. from memory there is a thread
, where they have CAD drawings in PDF of the shape required. Then these are ones that go on
the outside to prevent rock strikes whilst towing. Maybe have a search and see what you come up with.
Brissieboy
4th July 2016, 06:35 PM
OK thanks. Been searching but couldn't find anything.
I am looking for internal covers to save making curtains. And there is no easy way to fix curtains either - I was thinking suction cups with dowel top and bottom - not great but probably workable.
Stropp
4th July 2016, 06:48 PM
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiU3ou8r9nNAhUFjZQKHb8UCf4QFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.solarscreen.com.au%2F&usg=AFQjCNGsOBDxHq7YmB6St1av4paOM0CLmw
try that mate
Hodge
4th July 2016, 07:56 PM
Walk into officeworks buy some corriboard (you choose the color) for peanuts, cut to shape of inside windows, but slightly larger to overlap trims. Install on windows, and tuck edges under trims.
Brissieboy
4th July 2016, 09:22 PM
Thanks Stropp - that is what I saw but couldn't remember where.
And never thought about the corriboard idea either, Hodge.
Will now re-look at the possibilities.
GeeYou8
9th July 2016, 09:35 AM
I got some insulation from Bunnings a while back, it looks like double sided reflective bubble wrap, similar to the stuff some of the windscreen sunshades are made of. Used duct tape on the cut edges to make it neater.
Graham
threedogs
9th July 2016, 11:20 AM
You may find if you make it tooo neat it wont breathe,,,,
as in the air in between gets hotter and the material will
billow out simple corri board would work with suction cups
Size you need is roughly 450mm x 350mm then start trimming to suit.
sooty_10
9th July 2016, 05:51 PM
I got some insulation from Bunnings a while back, it looks like double sided reflective bubble wrap, similar to the stuff some of the windscreen sunshades are made of. Used duct tape on the cut edges to make it neater.
Graham
I used the same stuff I reckon. It is garage door insulation. I got it on chuck out for $20 the roll.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/93.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/94.jpg
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MudRunnerTD
9th July 2016, 06:59 PM
I used the same stuff I reckon. It is garage door insulation. I got it on chuck out for $20 the roll.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/93.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/94.jpg
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Yes I built a shed couple of years ago and had exactly the same stuff fitted as roof insulation. I scored half a roll and intend to make some the same.
Did you just jam it in or suction cups?
sooty_10
9th July 2016, 08:35 PM
Its jammed under the trim. Just slots in there and stays put.
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mudski
13th July 2016, 09:40 AM
You may find if you make it tooo neat it wont breathe,,,,
as in the air in between gets hotter and the material will
billow out simple corri board would work with suction cups
Size you need is roughly 450mm x 350mm then start trimming to suit.
No need for suction cups John. Just remove the trim around the window, cut the corri board to the shape of the window and put the trim back on. Mines been on there for about two years and hasn't gone out of shape at all.
threedogs
13th July 2016, 10:59 AM
No need for suction cups John. Just remove the trim around the window, cut the corri board to the shape of the window and put the trim back on. Mines been on there for about two years and hasn't gone out of shape at all.
I found the air in between got hot and billowed out the silver foil material ,
plus dust collected there as well but each to their own, I say lol
I tried all this over 20yrs ago, now all I have is LIMO tint and it works a treat
That silver foil is not very UV friendly either Ive found
mudski
13th July 2016, 12:20 PM
I found the air in between got hot and billowed out the silver foil material ,
plus dust collected there as well but each to their own, I say lol
I tried all this over 20yrs ago, now all I have is LIMO tint and it works a treat
That silver foil is not very UV friendly either Ive found
I cant say for the silver foil as I dont use that, I used the black corri board from Office works. It hasn't changed shape at all. IMO the black looks better if your windows are tinted.
threedogs
11th August 2016, 06:15 PM
Im going to get some perforated vynly for the cargo area side windows
You see it on tradie vans and buses with some advertising on it. I will be applying it to the inside of the windows
looks similar to the link
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/401120410952?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
GeeYou8
11th August 2016, 09:59 PM
Im going to get some perforated vynly for the cargo area side windows
You see it on tradie vans and buses with some advertising on it. I will be applying it to the inside of the windows
looks similar to the link
We had the "one way" signage on the work van, thought about it for the side windows on the Patrol.
Graham
threedogs
12th August 2016, 08:20 AM
We had the "one way" signage on the work van, thought about it for the side windows on the Patrol.
Graham
Good for privacy and to keep the temps down too I think.
Plus it will look neat and not just like an after thought
taslucas
12th August 2016, 09:54 AM
I would think that being black might actually increase the inside temperature? The stuff you see on company vehicles with logos etc is called one-way-vision and is a digital print media that comes in white, has a self adhesive back and is stuck on from the outside. The majority of the time is has an over laminate applied that protects from uv, weather and damage. If it has no laminate and gets rained on then the water sits in the perforations and makes it near impossible to see through.
Another thing to remember is that one-way vision material works like Venetian blinds on a house; walk past in the day and you can't see in, walk past at night (with the house lights on) and you can see in perfectly but they can't see out.
People ask about it for putting on campers etc and i tell them that there'll be no privacy at night with a light on inside...
>>>tappin from tassie
threedogs
12th August 2016, 04:00 PM
As I stated earlier Ive used this on my other 4x4 about 15 yrs ago now,
I found it worked well, I fitted it to the inside, Privacy was only for around the burbs.
At camp camped under some shade with the windows cracked about 50mm,
I found the fridge [battery] last longer
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