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I have a 2014 ordered and wanted it w/o the roof since we have a lot of sun here in Arizona. I have heard that some people have installed a high quality window film, on the inside of the sunroof, that helps keep out a lot of heat. I would search for the film with the best heat repellent not necessarily the darkest.
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...we have a lot of sun here in Arizona. I have heard that some people have installed a high quality window film, on the inside of the sunroof, that helps keep out a lot of heat.
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I'm in Scottsdale; '13 GLK with pano-roof. Installed Huber Optic (heat repelling) tint on underside of roof glass and surrounding windows. IMHO, best product out there for tinting glass in extreme heat climates. Very pleased w/ results.
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I'm in Scottsdale; '13 GLK with pano-roof. Installed Huber Optic (heat repelling) tint on underside of roof glass and surrounding windows. IMHO, best product out there for tinting glass in extreme heat climates. Very pleased w/ results.
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Thanks for the recommendation. Where in Scottsdale did you get the work done and any idea what they charged? I'm in North Scottsdale and have my GLK ordered at Schumachers.
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MB Jim - HOWDY, neighbor.
North Scottsdale here, too. Troon North right next to Four Seasons. Anyway, Schumacher should do it for you (for a fee). When I bought my '08 there, Huber Optik was the ONLY product Schumacher used on windows. Bought my '13 GLK from Arrowhead MB; one of their guys installed H.O. for me (on a Saturday, at my house, cash is king sorta thing).
Danny's and a few other auto-spas in area install Huber Optik window film. A lot of shops here in Scottsdale are switching to some 3M heat repelling film; not sure why. I like H.O. so I stick w/ what I know. Product is so good at repelling heat gain its on a few S/W windows on my house, too.
I'd suggest checking w/ dealership, first, for price quote on H.O. or similar product; then contact a few of the local auto spas (Classic Car Spa, Danny's, etc) to check their install rates. Also inquire about the 3M stuff. Heat repelling is key; perhaps 3M is the better stuff nowadays. Dunno.
Finally, there are a few places in the Airpark that install both products. Google>Huber Optik Installers, Scottsdale, AZ and I'm sure you find a few.
Good luck...and enjoy your GLK!
North Scottsdale here, too. Troon North right next to Four Seasons. Anyway, Schumacher should do it for you (for a fee). When I bought my '08 there, Huber Optik was the ONLY product Schumacher used on windows. Bought my '13 GLK from Arrowhead MB; one of their guys installed H.O. for me (on a Saturday, at my house, cash is king sorta thing).
Danny's and a few other auto-spas in area install Huber Optik window film. A lot of shops here in Scottsdale are switching to some 3M heat repelling film; not sure why. I like H.O. so I stick w/ what I know. Product is so good at repelling heat gain its on a few S/W windows on my house, too.
I'd suggest checking w/ dealership, first, for price quote on H.O. or similar product; then contact a few of the local auto spas (Classic Car Spa, Danny's, etc) to check their install rates. Also inquire about the 3M stuff. Heat repelling is key; perhaps 3M is the better stuff nowadays. Dunno.
Finally, there are a few places in the Airpark that install both products. Google>Huber Optik Installers, Scottsdale, AZ and I'm sure you find a few.
Good luck...and enjoy your GLK!
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MB Jim - HOWDY, neighbor.
North Scottsdale here, too. Troon North right next to Four Seasons. Anyway, Schumacher should do it for you (for a fee). When I bought my '08 there, Huber Optik was the ONLY product Schumacher used on windows. Bought my '13 GLK from Arrowhead MB; one of their guys installed H.O. for me (on a Saturday, at my house, cash is king sorta thing).
Danny's and a few other auto-spas in area install Huber Optik window film. A lot of shops here in Scottsdale are switching to some 3M heat repelling film; not sure why. I like H.O. so I stick w/ what I know. Product is so good at repelling heat gain its on a few S/W windows on my house, too.
I'd suggest checking w/ dealership, first, for price quote on H.O. or similar product; then contact a few of the local auto spas (Classic Car Spa, Danny's, etc) to check their install rates. Also inquire about the 3M stuff. Heat repelling is key; perhaps 3M is the better stuff nowadays. Dunno.
Finally, there are a few places in the Airpark that install both products. Google>Huber Optik Installers, Scottsdale, AZ and I'm sure you find a few.
Good luck...and enjoy your GLK!
North Scottsdale here, too. Troon North right next to Four Seasons. Anyway, Schumacher should do it for you (for a fee). When I bought my '08 there, Huber Optik was the ONLY product Schumacher used on windows. Bought my '13 GLK from Arrowhead MB; one of their guys installed H.O. for me (on a Saturday, at my house, cash is king sorta thing).
Danny's and a few other auto-spas in area install Huber Optik window film. A lot of shops here in Scottsdale are switching to some 3M heat repelling film; not sure why. I like H.O. so I stick w/ what I know. Product is so good at repelling heat gain its on a few S/W windows on my house, too.
I'd suggest checking w/ dealership, first, for price quote on H.O. or similar product; then contact a few of the local auto spas (Classic Car Spa, Danny's, etc) to check their install rates. Also inquire about the 3M stuff. Heat repelling is key; perhaps 3M is the better stuff nowadays. Dunno.
Finally, there are a few places in the Airpark that install both products. Google>Huber Optik Installers, Scottsdale, AZ and I'm sure you find a few.
Good luck...and enjoy your GLK!
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But to each is own; could your GLK pano roof glass crack? I don't know. Possibly. I park in a garage at home and in the shade wherever possible. I also own a '12 E350 Coupe, pano roof, no upper heat repellant film. This summer will tell me if there is a substantial difference in cabin heat gain between vehicles, or not. There's a TON of online info. specific to Huber Optik on BMW's forums, H.O.'s own website, etc., maybe take a look around and read-up. You raise a valid point for others to consider.
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I was thinking about the concept of heat transfer. Heat will transfer to a cooler area. With that in mind it is possible if we simply cracked the SR a little, we could reduce the heat buildup in the cabin. Remember that a car, sitting in the sun, will get significantly hotter inside than the outside ambient temperature. With that in mind, cracking open the SR a little will let the very hot air in the cabin to transfer to the cooler ambient air. You could, of course, crack open any window to the the very hot inside escape.
