MAKS Tech Tips

Part of living in Toowoomba involves accepting the fact that taking your 4WD on the beach is a ‘sometimes food’. To give some perspective, Double Island beach is a 5hr commute, and K’gari is a further 1.5hrs. However, as a beach lover, I’m often making the trek. I love it. Don’t get me wrong, but these long drives do take a tax on the body. Driving a 32-year-old turbo diesel keeps you young – the 4 inch straight pipe drones, there’s no air conditioning because I fried my compressor when I rebuilt the 1HZ, there’s zero tint, the 35 inch...

Solar Screen is an Australian company that produces insulation for virtually every 4WD in Australia. We've compiled a few photos of the material and fixings that are used in manufacturing this product. There are alternatives on the market, but you'll be hard pressed to find material that insulates and sticks as well as Solar Screens does. The screens are cut, stitched, riveted, finished, and bagged in Capalaba, Brisbane. Even the suction cups are made just across the road.If you're wondering where to buy Solar Screen, MAKS is a great option. Why? We are an established RV repairer with a physical location,...

Solar Screen's insulation technology is built on a sophisticated nine-layer system, each material serving a purpose to maximize thermal regulation and UV protection. Here’s an in-depth analysis of each layer and its properties: Dual Reflective Mylar Layers Material: Reinforced Mylar Properties: Mylar is a biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET). It has excellent reflective properties, is highly durable, and resists stretching and shrinking during heat cycles. Purpose: Reflects UV and infrared radiation. Benefit: Filters the majority of harmful solar rays from entering the vehicle, protecting the interior from sun damage and reducing heat buildup. The second layer reflects any UV rays that...

If you’ve been driving roads frequented by 4x4 drivers, chances are you’ve noticed these strips of reflective material on the bottom of the windscreen. But what are they, and do they offer advantages? MAKS uses thermal imaging to prove the hype.