At Exploria we fit both genuine VW windows and aftermarket windows; however, 95% of the windows that we fit are genuine VW windows. We have no financial reward to fit either type of window and there is a misconception that VW windows don’t fit correctly. Actually they do – and below is our summary of the pro’s and con’s of each type:
VW Windows
- The fit is perfect
- The finish on the bevelled edges is perfect
- The flatness of the glass as you look down the side of the van is perfect
- The dot matrix (black edging around the window) is a few mm shy in the corners to cover steel edges; however if having limo tint you don’t see this
- We strongly recommend the windows to be tinted due to the dot matrix, as mentioned above
- Factory tint is available but not always dark enough
- The factory VW windows look much nicer and don’t leak, providing the seal is kept clean. There is a level of skill involved in fitting the sliding window and so many companies don’t like to fit them
Aftermarket Windows
- The fit of the window is not always ideal in terms of cut and shape
- The flatness of the glass can often be compromised i.e. when you look down the side of the van you can see ripples in the glass
- The edges are not as well finished as VW glass
- They have a larger dot matrix to cover all steel edges
- The sliding windows have the inner window panel recessed in
- Most sliding windows have holes drilled in the glass to allow water to drain away; however they are susceptible to leaking
- The internal look of the sliding window is not as good as VW glass and there are no locking positions
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