GL Fahrer

My understanding is that M-B Blue tinted glass is indeed I.R reflecting , not the same as "I.R. Glass", but more than the standard "Green" glass.


2/3 of the car (including front and rear sunroof) are covered with privacy glass. The other 1/3 is Blue-Tinted Glass. This, coupled with 3-Zone Climate control, should meet most owner needs for HVAC efficiency.

My guess is that I.R. Glass would be standard on the GL550 w/ '09.

oknish

Isn't I.R. glass a misnomer? From what I have seen and understand, IR protection is provided by a film on top of regular glass. So the glass itself is not IR resistant but the film helps it resist IR. Roll down the front window in a 3 zone equipped GL and you can see the edge of the film at top of the window just like a tint film.

Wonder if I can buy that IR film after market.

boxboss

Where did you get that idea Nish?

oknish

Had a vision while I was chomping on ribs in Memphis this past 4th of July week.

Nevada Jack

The reason I raise this question is that my S Class has laminated glass which is IR resistant and also provides insulation from noise. The description for the 2007 GL 3 Zone Option describes it so:

2007 Options
3-Zone Climate Control
This option provides separate temperature controls for the driver and front passenger, as well as for second-row passengers. Rear blower and six vents are also included. Infrared glass helps reflect sunlight and reduce interior heat.

So I am still not clear on whether the "Blue" glass is laminated and whether it is more than just a blue tint. Would they use a different glass just for the windshield, driver and passenger sides and a different one for the privacy windows?

way2evil

very good info here guys, but i have a question. will the 550 still have the door panels like the 450 has and the ml350 (and 550)? that was the only thing that kept me away from the gl and into the range

oknish

Can you clarify what you mean by "door panel". Just trying to understand is all.

blittle

The 550 sounds great, but I'm still glad I got the 07 450 with all the bells and whistles INCLUDING the off-road capability. There are going to be a few of us out there who want/need ( I'm in the need) that and I am amazed that MB won't make that an option on their top model.........maybe in another model year or two.

way2evil

when you open the door, the interior part of the door looked like it was made of rubber

oknish

I think the interior of 550 will be same as 450. I, personally, love the way the insider of the door looks with leather on top and a hard material at the bottom. I can see why it would like rubber to some but, trust me, touch it and you will realize it's not.