Van Life - NEW technology in Window Tint on Stealth Camper Van - SPF 1,000 XPEL PRIME XR Window Film
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- With the latest technology these days, window tint / window film is so much more than a privacy screen or shade screen. Today's window films not only provide privacy and shade, but they also provide UV rejection, infrared rejection and solar energy dissipation. This means a cooler van interior, a cooler YOU, better skin protection and better fuel economy. This heat rejection film in the lightest of shades means that you can put this window film on your windshield, if legal in your state. That's huge!
When it comes to van life, whether you travel in your van or live in your van, you'll want to address a commonly overlooked area when it comes to insulating your van... your windows! So what does a van owner apply or install to help insulate van windows? Think WINDOW TINT... but not that same old window tint from years past... it's the newest in technology and it's called WINDOW FILM!
After learning about the "best of the best" in window film & window tint from our friend and window tint expert Bob of D&D Window Tint in Arlington, Texas, we chose a window film product made by XPEL. Their XPEL PRIME XR line uses nano-ceramic particle technology that filters and blocks 99 percent of the sun’s UV rays AND more than 80% of the sun's heat and infrared radiation, "making it more effective than traditional ceramic, metalized or dyed films." By blocking the sun's infrared radiation, your van is kept cooler. And unlike traditional metalized window films, the XPEL PRIME XR line does not interfere with radio, cellular or bluetooth signals.
You likely wear sun screen on your skin... probably 30 SPF or maybe even 50 SPF. Well, XPEL PRIME XR window film provides a whopping SPF 1,000 - this means it blocks 99% of harmful UV rays! The sun's rays can penetrate a regular window and reach your skin and the interior of your van. Not only will adding this window film protect your van's interior, it will ALSO PROTECT YOUR SKIN from the damaging effects of the sun's harmful UV rays that can lead to numerous skin cancers, premature aging and skin cell damage.
And you can get all of the above benefits without black or illegal super dark window tint! With today's advanced technology, even the lightest shades in the XPEL PRIME XR line (like the XPEL PRIME XR 70) provide the maximum heat rejection. This heat rejection film in the lightest of shades means that you can put this window film on your windshield, if legal in your state. That's huge! Why? Because your windshield is the largest unprotected area in your van.
WINDOW TINT / WINDOW FILM PRODUCTS THAT WE INSTALLED ON OUR CAMPER VAN:
Windshield: XPEL PRIME XR 70 (plus a visor in a darker tint - check your state's laws on allowed shades and allowed height of visors)
Front Cabin Side Windows: XPEL PRIME XR 35
Cabin sides and rear windows: XPEL PRIME XR 5
OUR REVIEW OF XPEL PRIME XR WINDOW FILM ON OUR CAMPER VAN:
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If you are planning a trip through the DFW area, call D&D Window Tint and schedule an appointment. D&D Window Tint carries the highest quality film available (like XPEL Prime XR), with a nation-wide, lifetime, transferable warranty. D&D also specializes in installation of XPEL Ultimate paint protection film (vehicle wrap) cutting edge remote start, security and GPS tracking... all great additions to any camper van!
D&D Window Tint | 1716 E Abram St., Arlington, Texas 76010 | www.ddtint.com | 817-469-8468
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Warning: This DIY video and post are for informational purposes only and are only our opinion and information on how WE applied the product to OUR camper van. Please consult a professional in your area before applying window tint to your van. Be Sure To Check The Laws In Your State Regarding Window Tint!
Based on this video, I made the 800 mile trip to Texas this week (5/8/19) to get all the glass on my car tinted. Bob, Amy and Kimberly were all fantastic and did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this shop for your auto tint needs. Very meticulous and great attention to detail. Thank you Bob, Amy and Kimberly.
Great to see a true trade professional who takes pride in his work.
He seems to be a pretty nice bloke! Wish we could have those kind of courteous and sympathetic professionals here in Belgium. USA seems to be on another level when it comes to communication between pros and clients. Pros in Europe charge you the same amount as anywhere else in the world but without the smile, kindness, and the attention to customers. How I wish I could live in the US sometimes. Well done Bob! Thanks for the time and efforts put in this very entertaining and interesting video !
one of the best and most informative videos about window tint i’ve ever seen thank you!!
This was a great video. I learned more about window tinting than I ever thought I would need to know. Bob was awesome.
Yes Bob is definitely a pro! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Seemed like a sales job.
As a craft person, i love this guy.
This is great. I am in the middle of restoring a ZR2 that has been passed down in my family. I saw your bed liner spray video and thought it was great (van looks good btw). This showed up on my feed and I thought "what the hell" and clicked. Incredibly informative. Subscribed. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks Joe!! We like to hear that! We appreciate you!!!
Sir, I've been YouTubing van builds for about a year now and I have to say your's are about the most informative, well explained, and innovative/practical builds I've come across. Kudos to you and the camera person.
R.J. Moser Icthus Fish? If so, Glory to Christ!
I've learned more from this video than I have done in a hundred videos. Got me subbed.
THAT MANY STALLS TELLS YOU, THIS IS A GOOD BUSINESSMAN, DOING IT FAIR, DOING IT RIGHT! GREAT VIDEO!
having my windows tinted was one of the best things I've done for my van
Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it.
Really great video! I truly appreciate watching someone thats takes such pride in what they do. Bob is clearly one of those people. Thanks!
i wish i was nearer to bob . he seems like a collectors dream serviceman.
Thats some great info.... that tint would really help me out when I'm out off roading in the desert. Thanks for the video!
Looks like great folks there....this guy knows his stuff. next time I'm in Texas I will have to stop in and have him redo my windows.
Its well wort it Edward! Thanks for watching!!!
I had my car tinted last year using XPEL XR at DandD. Tint still looks brand new and the heat rejection is very good. Bob is as courteous and professional as it gets. If you are in the DFW area, this is place for all of your automotive needs. Thanks for this video.
I got mine done for $2,700
Xpel Ceramic Plus
All 11 of my windows
On my 2013 Express 3500 Extended
Definitely keeps the sun out in
Baker, CA where it gets to 126 Degrees 🔥
Just got our van 2 days ago, deffinetly have a lot of plans for it. I think this will go near the top of the list :) Thanks for the info.
Bob Ill be stopping by your shop when i move to Texas for sure!!!!! 100 percent!
REALLY nice video Mike !! I never knew there was SO much involved with window tinting technology ... Bob really knows his stuff !! Two thumbs WAY up !!
:-D
This guy is awesome, he does excellent job and his service is impeccable! Thanks bob!
I’m in my second van with lots of windows. I drove the first one for just over a year until I had it tinted. That day forward, I will not own a vehicle without window film. Substantial differences, as noted in this video. Spot on,
Bob's got my business , My Uncle may he R.I.P. Left me his Road Trek 1999. Needs some work. Mr., Bob I'll see you soon. Thank you Road Warriors for this great Volg,. Take care Mike,
Your Uncle sounds like a great guy, and I'm sure he would be proud knowing you wore the tires off that Road Trek! Bob and his crew will definitely take care of you! Thanks so much for watching!
I have heard that there is a window film that is a one-way, where you can see out but no one can see in. Great for security for live-in vans.
BTU is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 pounds of water by 1 F. It's the imperial system's "equivalent" to Joules which is MASS*AREA(squared)/time(squared).
It's a measure of the amount of heat. 1 BTU is 1055 Joules.
For the nerds watching... ;)
My Range Rover came with a UV reflecting windscreen tint and WOW what a difference. I couldnt be without it.
This will save me head aches when I start hopefully very soon with my van life.
I loved this video. It was so informative. The new tint looks great and probably performs great too. Nice video.
It's nice dealing with a professional. Bob is a great guy. Thanks for sharing.Just about to tint my car, Great info I can now use when I go to the tint shop.
Bob is a great guy and does a great job! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Shasta (the husky) and I are just starting a new life, living in a van. After visiting family in Texas I was headed north through the Dallas area. Having seen your video I was able to get my windshield and two cab doors tinted for maximum heat reduction. Thanks for sharing about this amazing product. Everyone I show it to wants to get their windshield done too.
Great video. I scheduled window tinting with D&D tint today for my 15 passenger van I'm turning into a camper van! Thanks!
Tell Bob I'm coming all the way from the UK for my discount! Excellent work and great video..
Bring that van on over! Plan on staying a while!!!
D&D is awesome they installed xpel protection on my brand new explorer and this ceramic window tint on my suburban very good installers and products
Also I see these vans and I see them as great survivle bug out plan like if a zombie apocalypse happens or something lol. I hope someone would make a video about that
Corona virus quarantine van lol
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Another great video! I'm happy I found your channel!
This is good information, because I live in Phoenix where it's three degrees colder than hell.
Love all these videos! You have made me want to do my conversion right and not skip steps, we acquired a 1994 GMC Rally STX 3500 that me and my dad are converting. Keep the good videos coming!
It is well worth the time and effort to make it nice! Thanks for watching and the great comment, more videos coming soon!
Excellent and informative video. I learned a lot. Love your videos :) Thank you for posting. Cheers from Canada - Martin
Not nearly enough vanlife channels discus ceramic tint. Great video!
I loved the video...The gentleman reminded me of Will Ferrell doing his Harry Caray impersonation.
What a great video, thank you. I appreciate both you and Bob's time.
When you come back from your 'vacation' of making videos YOU REALLY COME BACK!!! Such an awesome video about the tinting! I learned so much ...DD TINT CO. it is when I get on the road with my Roadtrek! Travel safe, Mike!
Thanks so much Jim! Yes, I took a little break only because I got busy with other projects, but cant wait to do many more video's. Hope to see you out on the road someday!!
Great product! I lived in Weatherford for a long time. I'll have to check DD when I go through again. The alarm system sounds interesting as my tiny teardrop currently doesn't have one, but I would feel safer now that I'll be full time. Thanks for the informative video.
what a great channel.... thank you, bob is such an amazing guy too. Good job guys!!
Wow! This guy is a Pro's Pro. Such a great presentation of beneficial information.
I am one cheep DIY SOB but I would open my wallet for his service any day. It looks like a great return on investment. Especially on those hot summer days. I bet that your interior will hold up a lot better without the dramatic heat swings.
This stuff really protects your dash and interior! Thanks for watching John, we appreciate you!
You guys did a Great video. Now I need to plan a trip to Arlington. I live on the gulf coast near Galveston and make trips to West Texas can't wait for my new window tint.Thanks William
Great, great video! Makes me realize the tint on my 15 year old car is ancient and far less effective than this new tint.
The bloke earns his money, that was impressive.
Best and honest infomercial
Learned so much about window tinting in this video. Love your other videos also.
Man great content. Your subscribers are sure to rise!
Thanks Rod Man! We appreciate you watching! Feel free to help spread the word or share our videos! Got lots more coming soon!
Super video. Learning about the windshield tint was the best. thx
👍Very helpful info. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & learnings. 💞
Great video. I really appreciate the useful information. Thanks!
great video!
getting a van soon thanks for the tips
This is the most informative tint video I have ever seen! Thank you!
Thank You for watching and commenting Therealroad. More great video's coming!
Pretty cool, will keep this in mind if passing through the area.
Tina
That was great. I learned so much. I will definitely be looking into Xpel tint AND, because you made this video, I would travel from California to get it done there....and visit a couple friends in Texas. Cheers!
Great excuse to come to Texas! Thanks for watching. Cheers!!
This guy knows how to perform for the camera. Love it
Tom Allsopp he also knows how to die prematurely from using sunscreen!! The sun is your friend folks!! DO not listen to this corpse!
J Doe, we use zinc based sunscreen when needed. We are very aware of ingredients in products we use and so many products are FULL of toxic ingredients. Shannan even wrote an article about this very subject last year (see livinglifeagainstthegrain.com/healthy-make-up-skin-care/every-single-lotion-potion-and-drop-of-make-up-you-wear-may-be-killing-you/). We steer clear of as many toxic ingredients as possible. However, over exposure to sun can burn the skin and can cause skin cancer. The key is balance and you have to protect your skin somehow.
Great video. Have you noticed a big difference in heat and cold for the extremes? I'd appreciate hearing. You could do a short reminder video, linking to this one, telling them the short details. No, I'm not complaining about the length. A few minute video with the results they get would lead interested parties to this. Standard advertising and good to make people aware.
I just learned about off-grid living in the last two weeks. I had heard before and was interesting, but did not realize the lifestyle, trend, and ins and outs.
I've decided to do it. I was overwhelmed for two days with all I need to do and trusting myself to put it together, but thanks to all the videos on your channel and others, I'm not overwhelmed, but excited! I figure it will take about eight months to plan, downsize and buy the vehicle I want.
I work out of the home and will be working out of my truck home. I also plan to have as many windows as I can with the design. I need bright light to work with damaged vision. This is yet another incredible must have.
I'd love to hear how much it lessens necessary air conditioning since the upgrade of tints. I wonder if winters require more heating because the tint blocks the sun. Likely, yes. Good thing most of us don't spend too much time in the cold and insulated window coverings can help.
Thanks for your great videos. They are very helpful.
Great video! I am currently doing my research on what vehicle and equipment will best me my needs. Very informative. Thank you.
Sold! I tried to tint my own glass one time. 2 full rolls of tint, ruined just trying to get 1 window right. That stuff is fickle.
You're right,every D.I.Y window tint job i've ever seen looked like crap. It's a job best left to an experienced professional.
So much for taking the cheap route.
Thank you for making this video I'm looking to get my windows tinted and this is going to help me out a lot
GREAT JOB MIKE
Thank you very much, we appreciate YOU!!!
I really enjoyed watching this video. Lots of interesting info.
Thank you Nick, glad you enjoyed it. Keep watching for more interesting video's coming your way!
Great information, I have had several vehicles tinted in the past and now have an idea how its done. Also subscribed and look forward to more. Thanks!
This was so so informative. Thank you!
Awesome video Mike..loved it !
Thanks Paul! We appreciate you watching and commenting!!!
Im an air conditioner contractor and deal in BTU's all the time and thats very Impressive window tint, in fact its unprecedented. Some walls dont do as well as that tint. WOW is a understatement. I'm impressed and going to get some. So where is that shop again??
Wow is right! Bob can be reached here. Don't forget to tell them Backroads Vanner sent you!
D&D Window Tint | 1716 E Abram St., Arlington, Texas 76010 | www.ddtint.com | 817-469-8468
very informative video great job loved it!
I, love the heat I don't like cold weather.. my, window tint is factory made in to the glass. thank, you for you're video. Random vanners. east coast of virginia. 2%
As always, quality video and helpful information!
Thank you very much Diana, very nice compliment!
Excellent video. I bet that paint saver film would protect from someone "keying" your car (ex-wife protection).
lol
In my case ex-gf
x-boyfriend.
I watched this video again and liked it better the second time.
Great info 👍. Thank you
From outside you wouldn't even know that there is tinting on the windshield and since I asked them to use the same product on the two cab doors, I don't expect to be bothered by the cops in California where I'm from. The important thing is the film with the least amount of tint provides the most heat reduction. From inside the "darkening" effect mainly just breaks the glare, and doesn't pose any driving difficulty for my older set of eyes.
Well done, very informative. Thanks
Ok, Mike you and D&D tint sold me an my wife. We live in Vidor, TX down by Beaumont, but are going to drive to Dallas to get my discount lol. Actually my wife's family lives in McKinney so we will go and visit and drop the van off. I sure wish you were closer to get some tips on building the cabinets in ours. We just purchased a 1993 Ford E150 to convert to 4x4 and am wanting to customize the interior ourselves.
Great! Bob will definitely take good care of you. I would be happy to meet with you if I am in town. Drop me a line when you are going!
It will probably be in the spring. We get our student loan money then. Will be glad to meet you!
Good information. Thank you. May I ask how much it cost to do your whole vehicle, including removal of the old tint?
What else can i say but "WOW"!
You got that right!!! LOL
The products and the man are impressive.
Great video, 2 bad I live so far, San Francisco, or else I come to see Bob ✌️👍
Saludos desde Venezuela, tengo una Van express 3500 pasajeros, interesante sus videos.
very educative and interesting video. Your the best.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
good vid... unfortunately I'd get a ticket daily for this tint in the Commonwealth (VA)!!
Wow. Very informative. Thank you!
WOW!!! Im shocked what a product.
this is good information on window tint....I just tinted my windows...wish I would have used nano ceramic
awesome! subscribed
Please tell us what it is like driving at night with the windshield treatment. Any headlight glare, loss of vision or anything else you have experienced. Good or Bad. Thanks, Taz
No problems at all. All positives!
Good question
Excellent dude...thanks for the info...
However I got to this video I enjoyed it. Probably my Google searches for ceramic tint. Anyway, great video but the whole reason I stuck in there was to see the front window tinted. And it wasn't there? Super secret proprietary policy prevented procedure? Good video none the less! Happy Trails!
Happy Trails Kevin! Tinting the windshield is the exact same process but the video was getting a little long so that "super secret proprietary policy" clip ended up on the cutting room's floor. LOL!! Glad you enjoyed the video, check out some of our other video's you may be just as entertained! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Great video : D liked , now I know what tint to ask for .
Excellent video and very informative.
Enjoyed this content!
Thank you Christine. We appreciate you watching and commenting. Check out some of our other video's. Hope to see you out on the road!
Most glass naturally blocks UV light. It's a property of glass. Most sunglasses are made with plastic lenses (not glass) so they need a coating to block UV light. If you sat on a beach under an untreated perfectly clear and not tinted piece of glass it would be physically impossible to get sun burned. Physics is fun.
So unless you have weird glass in your car (typical car safety glass blocks all UV light) you do not need to tint to block UV light. That aspect of the marketing for the tint was a lie.
Another fun fact, transition style glasses that turn darker when you go outside and lighter when you go inside work based on UV light. They do not trigger when you're driving unless you're opening a window to let UV light in.
Good stuff! Thanks
Good info. You did see the meter showing the block of sun energy full spectrum - whatever he called it. It would be interesting to know if someone has had changes in the heat effect and energy use of air conditioner. It would be perceived, but would definitely be interesting to hear.
zero11010 , i live in a very hot sunny climate, I have seen Vehicles Interiors destroyed by not having window tint
What are you talking about. Every car coming in to my shop, that hasn’t been tinted for a couple years, has obvious interior damage. My car is 11 years old with a fresh looking interior. It’s always been tinted
I was thinking the same thing all the way through the video. Nice to see someone else address the issue. You can NOT get a sun burn in a green house. Glass filters out U V rays that's also why it is used in U V sterilization rooms in the form of glasses and/or screens.
Don't forget the best Ray the Stevie Ray !
looks like he did a very good job
Smart therm thats all you need now say thank you
These tests can be misleading because they're not doing the testing as though it's used in the practical application. The sun is not only on for a minute, it's beating down through your windows all day long. They should let it sit there for 10 minutes so that the tint and glass or whatever it is attached to has time to heat up like it would if it was exposed to sunlight for an extended period of time. I would like to see this test done with the film sitting behind the lamp for 10 minutes and then measure the btu output so we have more realistic numbers to go by. Thanks for the video!
Hey Tyson, We can tell you what our results are in the real world tests... the first time we drove the van after putting the new tint on, which was a very sunny and hot day, we realized after 30 minutes that we forgot to put our sunglasses on! And the van stays much cooler now. Love it!
Nice Job Bob at DND