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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Early 914 rear window tint question

Posted by: tailwind22 Aug 30 2019, 07:30 PM

On early 914s with factory window tint option, was the rear window tinted. Don't seem to be able to locate any used with tint so was wondering. Thanks.

Posted by: 914werke Aug 30 2019, 08:40 PM

Not to my knowledge

Posted by: white1975 Aug 30 2019, 09:37 PM

when my rear window came loose in 76 after some fierce auto crossing

I pulled the pads removed window and covered with silver window tint

to keep the head lights out of my rear view mirror it really helped

re mounted and never came loose after that 3m window bead in a roll

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 31 2019, 05:23 AM

I do not believe the rear glass was ever tinted even with the tinted window option package. I had a brand new '73 with tinted glass and the rear heated window was not tinted either.

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 31 2019, 05:55 AM

Never tinted. Never understood why either. Lots of reflection blindness due to the angle of the window from lights and the sun.

Posted by: Rusty Aug 31 2019, 07:14 AM

I should have tinted mine before putting it back in two weeks ago. Didn't even think of it.

Posted by: tailwind22 Aug 31 2019, 08:04 AM

Thanks guys. Confirms my inability to find a used tinted version!

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 31 2019, 08:09 AM

You could take glass shop and have them make you one. No logo but it would be effective. Just flat auto glass.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Aug 31 2019, 02:17 PM

The tinting is just green solar glass. No sun in the rear window so no reason for VW/Porsche to spend extra on it. Does nothing to dim headlights.

You can do all the windows (-windshield) in a brand name ceramic tint, ~50%, and have a much more pleasant summertime driving experience.