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spdway1 · 01-07-2012, 11:09 PM

What do you do about the windshield glare from back window?
I am thinking about putting dark window tint on the back window of my daily driver "A".

Tony S,Fl. · 01-07-2012, 11:22 PM

Pull the curtain on the rear window down . Thats why it was put there. Tony

WTSHNN · 01-07-2012, 11:24 PM

Not all A's had a rear curtain...

I've seen people use a retractable mesh type shade that allows you to see through but helps reduce the glare.
-Tim

spdway1 · 01-07-2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony S,Fl.

Pull the curtain on the rear window down . Thats why it was put there. Tony

Sorry Tony, I did not mention it is a 29 Closed Cab Pick Up!

Jim/GA · 01-08-2012, 12:35 AM

If your vehicle did not come with a back window shade, maybe a stick-on mesh shade like this would help with the glare:

http://www.amazon.com/Rear-Side-Wind...ref=pd_cp_ba_3

The one they sell for the rear window is too big, but maybe the one they sell for side windows would be good for an A.

Craig Lewis · 01-08-2012, 01:14 AM

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Tinting the back glass will make it 2 or 3 times Worse.

It seems at night, under any perceptible light, your front & rear windows become mirrors lookin at each other. With a rearview mirror and your head amidst this box of mirrors...all mirrin' each-other...you can feel like a deer in the headlights.
Add the reflective qualities of tint film and you have a visual skating rink!

I tinted the backglass of an import truck years ago & with the dashlights and stereo reflection thrown in it was crazy. The medium dark tint also reduced normal visibility out the back to nearly zero after dusk and made lane changing a 2 person job.

I wonder if a handy person could build a day/night mirror into the Model A bracket by cutting up a modern car "dimming" mirror and using the parts?
These operate on the principal of a wedge shaped mirror in behind a glass. The wedge is silvered on the backside and tilts when you flip the mirror up, the mirrored surface is pointed toward the ceiling and the front glass is vertical, dimly reflecting cars behind.

V4F · 01-08-2012, 09:21 AM

install a curtain . ez fix ............ steve

'29wagon · 01-08-2012, 09:52 AM

keep it clear, how 'bout poly/spray, mat finish on the interior , just the rear ?

1931 flamingo · 01-08-2012, 11:46 AM

Open the front window a skosh.
Paul in CT

Ice man · 01-08-2012, 06:42 PM

I run with my windshield open a bit all year long, but here you can get away with it. Iceman

Popeye31 · 01-09-2012, 01:26 AM

I never notist it in my 29 ccpu but thanks to you I will for now on. LOL

Clem Clement · 01-09-2012, 05:38 AM

I also run with my front window at the knotch.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-09-2012, 11:21 AM

Two magnets and a piece of cloth would make a quick fix curtain. Maybe some of that see through curtain material would stop the glare but allow you to see behind.

Special Coupe Frank · 01-09-2012, 04:39 PM

I have the same problem with my '28 Coupe at night.

I picked-up a cheapy pair of perforated roll-up shades from Wal-Mart that attached with suction cups or hooks ( I snapped them into the top of the garnish moulding ).

Doesn't look period, but it does cut-down on some of the glare.

Someday I will put a proper cloth shade in.

Opening the windshield a bit also helps.

Good luck,

SC Frank

01-07-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Windshield Glare from back window What do you do about the windshield glare from back window? I am thinking about putting dark window tint on the back window of my daily driver "A".

01-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#2
Tony S,Fl. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. Posts: 226	Re: Windshield Glare from back window Pull the curtain on the rear window down . Thats why it was put there. Tony

01-07-2012, 11:24 PM	#3
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Windshield Glare from back window Not all A's had a rear curtain... I've seen people use a retractable mesh type shade that allows you to see through but helps reduce the glare. -Tim

01-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#5
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,821	Re: Windshield Glare from back window If your vehicle did not come with a back window shade, maybe a stick-on mesh shade like this would help with the glare: http://www.amazon.com/Rear-Side-Wind...ref=pd_cp_ba_3 The one they sell for the rear window is too big, but maybe the one they sell for side windows would be good for an A. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

01-08-2012, 01:14 AM	#6
Craig Lewis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parksville B.C. Canada Posts: 880	Re: Windshield Glare from back window Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tinting the back glass will make it 2 or 3 times Worse. It seems at night, under any perceptible light, your front & rear windows become mirrors lookin at each other. With a rearview mirror and your head amidst this box of mirrors...all mirrin' each-other...you can feel like a deer in the headlights. Add the reflective qualities of tint film and you have a visual skating rink! I tinted the backglass of an import truck years ago & with the dashlights and stereo reflection thrown in it was crazy. The medium dark tint also reduced normal visibility out the back to nearly zero after dusk and made lane changing a 2 person job. I wonder if a handy person could build a day/night mirror into the Model A bracket by cutting up a modern car "dimming" mirror and using the parts? These operate on the principal of a wedge shaped mirror in behind a glass. The wedge is silvered on the backside and tilts when you flip the mirror up, the mirrored surface is pointed toward the ceiling and the front glass is vertical, dimly reflecting cars behind.

01-08-2012, 09:21 AM	#7
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Windshield Glare from back window install a curtain . ez fix ............ steve __________________ V4f

01-08-2012, 09:52 AM	#8
'29wagon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: H.B. California Posts: 451	Re: Windshield Glare from back window keep it clear, how 'bout poly/spray, mat finish on the interior , just the rear ?

01-08-2012, 11:46 AM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Windshield Glare from back window Open the front window a skosh. Paul in CT

01-08-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: Windshield Glare from back window I run with my windshield open a bit all year long, but here you can get away with it. Iceman

01-09-2012, 01:26 AM	#11
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: Windshield Glare from back window I never notist it in my 29 ccpu but thanks to you I will for now on. LOL __________________ Live your dreams

01-09-2012, 05:38 AM	#12
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Windshield Glare from back window I also run with my front window at the knotch.

01-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Windshield Glare from back window Two magnets and a piece of cloth would make a quick fix curtain. Maybe some of that see through curtain material would stop the glare but allow you to see behind.

01-09-2012, 04:39 PM	#14
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Windshield Glare from back window I have the same problem with my '28 Coupe at night. I picked-up a cheapy pair of perforated roll-up shades from Wal-Mart that attached with suction cups or hooks ( I snapped them into the top of the garnish moulding ). Doesn't look period, but it does cut-down on some of the glare. Someday I will put a proper cloth shade in. Opening the windshield a bit also helps. Good luck, SC Frank