Blackout sunroof shade
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Blackout sunroof shade
On our MY24 GLS 580, the automatically retractable sunroof shade lets in a good deal of light. You can very clearly see the sun or street lights through it.
My wife is a bit photosensitive, which is why we like the automatic rear window shades. However, she has complained frequently about the current amount of light that the sunroof shade lets in. Enough for me to seek your assistance.
Is there any fabric or solution that would maintain the existing functionality of automatic operating and closing, but provide full blackout?
My wife is a bit photosensitive, which is why we like the automatic rear window shades. However, she has complained frequently about the current amount of light that the sunroof shade lets in. Enough for me to seek your assistance.
Is there any fabric or solution that would maintain the existing functionality of automatic operating and closing, but provide full blackout?
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I like your wife am photosensitive and was surprised at the 'see through' shade for the pano roof. I am wondering if there is something that could be attached to the inside of the roof glass panels. I found this, but don't know if it can be trimmed to size.
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Some options here:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805100840450.html?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806026934623.html?
It's always hit or miss with Aliexpress though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805100840450.html?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806026934623.html?
It's always hit or miss with Aliexpress though.
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On our MY24 GLS 580, my wife has complained frequently about the current amount of light that the sunroof shade lets in. Enough for me to seek your assistance.
Is there any fabric or solution that would maintain the existing functionality of automatic operating and closing, but provide full blackout?
Is there any fabric or solution that would maintain the existing functionality of automatic operating and closing, but provide full blackout?
I generally avoid tint on any glass that I have to look through, since aftermarket film interacts poorly with my favorite Maui Jims. But I don't have to look through the pano roof
Good luck!
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2024 GLS 580, 2022 Sprinter-based Winnebago View 24D, 2024 Bronco Raptor
I like your wife am photosensitive and was surprised at the 'see through' shade for the pano roof. I am wondering if there is something that could be attached to the inside of the roof glass panels. I found this, but don't know if it can be trimmed to size. https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Bloc...DWZ85PM9C&th=1
The idea of having it tinted is a good one that I may look into. Thanks!
