PANO ROOF GLASS PROTECTION
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PANO ROOF GLASS PROTECTION
Ordered a GLE450 with the PANORAMIC ROOF and have a few concerns.
Note: it will have the Accoustic package which I'm told includes solar films built into the windshield and side front windows??
1 - Would like to install a ceramic or other glass coating that will minimize the solar load from above.
2 - Most importantly, have some sort of film protection to minimize or prevent glass from entering vehicle if it breaks. I have had 2 prior instances over the years in which road debris kicked up and caused the pano roof to shatter. Needless to say, the danger and mess if avoidable due to the application of a film or protection coating would be a major plus.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
Note: it will have the Accoustic package which I'm told includes solar films built into the windshield and side front windows??
1 - Would like to install a ceramic or other glass coating that will minimize the solar load from above.
2 - Most importantly, have some sort of film protection to minimize or prevent glass from entering vehicle if it breaks. I have had 2 prior instances over the years in which road debris kicked up and caused the pano roof to shatter. Needless to say, the danger and mess if avoidable due to the application of a film or protection coating would be a major plus.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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How in the heck does road debris cause the roof to shatter? I’m genuinely curious.
If this has happened twice, then don’t get the pano roof. I didn’t option it on our cars due to cost, weight, additional failure points, additional cabin noise, and additional cabin heat in summer. Add shattering to the list of reasons not to option.
If this has happened twice, then don’t get the pano roof. I didn’t option it on our cars due to cost, weight, additional failure points, additional cabin noise, and additional cabin heat in summer. Add shattering to the list of reasons not to option.
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How in the heck does road debris cause the roof to shatter? I’m genuinely curious.
If this has happened twice, then don’t get the pano roof. I didn’t option it on our cars due to cost, weight, additional failure points, additional cabin noise, and additional cabin heat in summer. Add shattering to the list of reasons not to option.
If this has happened twice, then don’t get the pano roof. I didn’t option it on our cars due to cost, weight, additional failure points, additional cabin noise, and additional cabin heat in summer. Add shattering to the list of reasons not to option.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ding-sunroofs/
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2020 GLE 450
Ordered a GLE450 with the PANORAMIC ROOF and have a few concerns.
Note: it will have the Accoustic package which I'm told includes solar films built into the windshield and side front windows??
1 - Would like to install a ceramic or other glass coating that will minimize the solar load from above.
2 - Most importantly, have some sort of film protection to minimize or prevent glass from entering vehicle if it breaks. I have had 2 prior instances over the years in which road debris kicked up and caused the pano roof to shatter. Needless to say, the danger and mess if avoidable due to the application of a film or protection coating would be a major plus.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
Note: it will have the Accoustic package which I'm told includes solar films built into the windshield and side front windows??
1 - Would like to install a ceramic or other glass coating that will minimize the solar load from above.
2 - Most importantly, have some sort of film protection to minimize or prevent glass from entering vehicle if it breaks. I have had 2 prior instances over the years in which road debris kicked up and caused the pano roof to shatter. Needless to say, the danger and mess if avoidable due to the application of a film or protection coating would be a major plus.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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I've had several cars with pano roofs tinted. Didn't have any problem finding installers willing to do that. Most charge about $100 per piece of glass so if the solar roof is 2 pieces of glass (on some cars) it'll cost $200 to get it tinted with ceramic tint. (I usually end up using Huper Optik or Formula one Pinnacle tint)
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My Pano roof is already tinted from the factory.
The pano roof has a cover (from the inside of the car) so that may stop the glass from entering if the pano does shatter.
The pano roof has a cover (from the inside of the car) so that may stop the glass from entering if the pano does shatter.
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The factory "tint" doesn't block much heat. Also closing the shade kind of eliminates the benefit of having a pano roof. Doing an aftermarket tint will block 99.9% UV and a good % of heat (depending on the tint material) and still allow you to get the benefit of having some light coming in to get that more open airey feel.
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my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
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thanks everyone, I’m leaning to using a clear film product that some tint shops sell that is applied directly to windshields similar to clear bra used on paint that is applied from the outside and provides some level of impact protection and IR heat rejection.
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
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thanks everyone, I’m leaning to using a clear film product that some tint shops sell that is applied directly to windshields similar to clear bra used on paint that is applied from the outside and provides some level of impact protection and IR heat rejection.
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
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thanks everyone, I’m leaning to using a clear film product that some tint shops sell that is applied directly to windshields similar to clear bra used on paint that is applied from the outside and provides some level of impact protection and IR heat rejection.
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
my only issue is how well it will hold up to automated car washes (I know, should do a hand wash but it’s simply not realistic in my daily life).
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The front windshield has to be laminated glass, but most use tempered glass for sun roof.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ding-sunroofs/
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ding-sunroofs/
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The front windshield has to be laminated glass, but most use tempered glass for sun roof.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ding-sunroofs/
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...ding-sunroofs/
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Thanks again for the input, I have the acoustic package but the pano roof is only tinted tempered glass from my understanding and the sliding shade is a mesh. again if I can prevent the breakage that's the ultimate goal for safety, etc. The minimization of thousands of small pieces of broken tempered glass throughout the vehicle is an added bonus. With my luck, the retractable shade wouldn't likely be closed at the exact time on a breakage so I'm planning for the worst and hoping for the best.
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I have a 2020 GLE450 SUV with the Acoustic Package and was very disappointed with the protection the glass offered from the heat. I live in the desert southwest and opted for the Acoustic Package primarily for added heat protection. I had IRX film installed on the inside of the windshield, side windows and sunroof. The heat protection is much better now. There is some conflicting info around about NOT adding anything to the sunroof, cautioning it may contribute to the glass breaking. With such a large sunroof and the heat, I'll take my chances.
Last edited by davebarrie; Nov 1, 2019 at 03:28 PM.
