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When it’s really hot or really cold outside and you want to keep the interior temperature bearable, window insulation mats are a huge asset…especially if your want to sleep inside the car. However, as the first overlanders take delivery of their INEOS Grenadiers, the accessory market still leaves a lot to be desired. So, it was exciting news when Anja Börner, MD at Blickdicht Manufaktur, called me to say the first set of BlidimaX window mats were just about to be installed in a customer’s Grenadier.
WHAT IS BLIDIMAX
BlidimaX window insulation has gained international acclaim as being a perfect fit and highly efficient at protecting the interior agains external temperature extremes. For example, during a polar winter, termperatures of -30°C and lower are the norm, yet a customer noted +5°C inside his Defender. Similarly, hot summers see a temperature difference between the interior and extrerior of 20°C and more.
Each set is tailormade from no less than seven layers of carefully selected materials which are quilted and bordered with edging tape. Fixing eyes and rings are made of stainless steel and the supplied rubber suction cups, which adhere the mats to the windows, remain soft and flexible even after regular use.
BlidimaX products are available for a vast number of 4x4s, vans, trucks and trailers, and countless iterations of each model to reflect design changes throughout its manufacturing lifespan. If your particular vehicle is not yet on the list, then it will be added … The Blickdicht Manufactur goes the extra mile for its customers.
BLIDIMAX BLACK©
BlidimaX Black© is the top of the line set with a special black layer facing the outside. Now you probably think black insulation might be somewhat counter productive on a sunny day. Well, based upon years of use in my own Land Rover, I can confirm the patented black outer layer reflects most of the sun’s rays and still siginificantly reduces interior temperatures.
Another benefit of BlidimaX Black is the ability to darken the windows when camping in urban areas – unless you look closely, you hardly notice the black mats. On the other hand, the shiny reflective surfaces mostly used for insulation definintely undermines any stealth camping aspirations.
COLOUR COMBINATIONS
The surface material facing the interior of the car is available in eight colours: dark green, apple green black, indigo blue, wine red, light grey and dark grey. To add some contrast, the edging tape is available in ten colours: black, orange, light grey, navy blue, kiwi, fir green, bordeaux, cobalt, mud grey or red. FInally, the suction cups are available in seven colours: black, orange, red, cobalt blue, light grey, light green or transparent.
With that number of permutations, you will certainly find the right colour combination to enhance your interior.
THE GRENADIER SET
Based upon BlidimaX Black©, the very first set was made for a Grenadier Station Wagon with blanked out rear side windows and comprised a total of seven mats delivered with a custom-made bag tidy stowing.
Finished in apple green with a black border, the combination lends the interior a bright and friendly atmosphere.
Installation takes barely a few minutes and effectively prevents any interior light being visible from outside whilst fending off hot and cold external temperatures.
The overall appearance of the BlidimaX insulation mats is a perfect match for the attention to detail and quality standards INEOS invests in their own manufacture.
BLICKDICHT MANUFAKTUR | from €
