Louvers -- Retro Cool, Or not?

On Oct 31, 1:12*pm, "
> wrote:
> On Oct 30, 9:31*pm, Brent > wrote:
>
> > On 2011-10-30, twk > wrote:
>
> > > However, it was quite the POS. The thing mounted at all four corners,
> > > under the window trim, using double faced tape. Needless to say I had to
> > > replace the tape every 9 months or so. After a couple of years I got the
> > > window tinted. At least it didn't rattle! I don't remember the brand.
>
> > > If this one mounts like that, my recommendation is: Don't buy!
>
> > The mounting is always the issue. I wouldn't want to drill holes and I
> > wouldn't trust adhesive tape.
>
> But I'm sure aftermarket companies have to meet the same safety
> standards as the manufacturers, so loosing your louvers isn't likely
> to happen. (I also don't think drilling is required.)
>
> Patrick

Correct! No drilling! And trust me the adhesive tape that is used to
mount the brackets to the glass is not going to come off! Check this
picture out. We had to remove one of the brackets from my car.

http://www.johnnystacks.com/gallery/...7-2/sticky.jpg

Bent the metal bracket all to heck! Eventually got it off and all the
adhesive off the glass... no way that thing was coming off without
some serious effort! LOL! But never any damage to glass or paint and
they never rattled!

Also, the louvers our hinged so they easily lift up for cleaning.

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>,
"John S." > wrote:

> On Oct 31, 1:12*pm, "
> > wrote:
> > On Oct 30, 9:31*pm, Brent > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2011-10-30, twk > wrote:
> >
> > > > However, it was quite the POS. The thing mounted at all four corners,
> > > > under the window trim, using double faced tape. Needless to say I had to
> > > > replace the tape every 9 months or so. After a couple of years I got the
> > > > window tinted. At least it didn't rattle! I don't remember the brand.
> >
> > > > If this one mounts like that, my recommendation is: Don't buy!
> >
> > > The mounting is always the issue. I wouldn't want to drill holes and I
> > > wouldn't trust adhesive tape.
> >
> > But I'm sure aftermarket companies have to meet the same safety
> > standards as the manufacturers, so loosing your louvers isn't likely
> > to happen. (I also don't think drilling is required.)
> >
> > Patrick
>
> Correct! No drilling! And trust me the adhesive tape that is used to
> mount the brackets to the glass is not going to come off! Check this
> picture out. We had to remove one of the brackets from my car.
>
> http://www.johnnystacks.com/gallery/...7-2/sticky.jpg
>
> Bent the metal bracket all to heck! Eventually got it off and all the
> adhesive off the glass... no way that thing was coming off without
> some serious effort! LOL! But never any damage to glass or paint and
> they never rattled!
>
> Also, the louvers our hinged so they easily lift up for cleaning.

Ah, good to know that the adhesives are much better. Mine was back in
1979. Although I'm into convertibles now, I like the fast back style,
and for a fast back I would definitely consider a louver.

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