Sunroof UV Protection
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1engineer
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You can still get a tan after several hours but it is quite a bit. Just pull the shade... one million SPF...
bofa
New member
I like the sunlight but skin cancer doesn't like me. :rain: Sounds like i need to add some tint.
1engineer
Moderator
Just keep the shade closed.
bofa
New member
Noooo... i like the sunlight! Will have to wear a hat when its open but need some solid UV protection when closed with the shade open.
Brandonium
Member
Are you sitting in one spot with the sunroof open? Or on a cross country trip on a road that just happens to give you many hours of direct exposure via the sunroof? I am trying to think of a situation where you would get the most amount of direct sun via the sunroof more so than the windows themselves.
bofa
New member
Folks, I wasn't looking for sage advice. Surprisingly, Im smart enough to figure out the obvious. I just wanted to see if anyone had the specific UV rating of the glass piece so I can determine if additional tint is needed. I'm planning to add tint now, so you can carry on with the shenanigans.
Have you ever tried getting sufficient sunscreen on your scalp when you have hair?
Have you ever tried getting sufficient sunscreen on your scalp when you have hair?
bofa
New member
Read above... this question was for the sunroof being closed. The front windows already have tint with a high UV rating.
shrub1
Member
He enjoys being contrary from time to time.
Just check with a good tint shop and seek their best solution.
Toffees
Member
Glass naturally inhibits some types of UV transmission, but the effect on UVA and UVB depends on the type of glass. If you're worried, I'd do some research and apply a specific material that you think will reduce transmission near to 0%. Maybe here is a good start?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19614895
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23593780
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635665
The third seems most useful, full text should be available here: http://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(05)04624-4/fulltext
bofa
New member
Thanks. Ill see if i can see any kind of markings that may help classify it.
Heavy_GD
New member
Yes... :yo: .....
bofa
New member
Tried, maybe.
Toffees
Member
I would assume it's the same unlaminated glass that comes in side windows. Tint may make a substantial difference, but I don't know. I'm sure you could get a glass company to replace it with tinted, laminated glass, but not sure if that affects the sunroof system (motors rated for specific weight?, etc?) or whether it's practical to replace this glass.
bofa
New member
Eh, can just tint it for now. Llumar and 3M have have high VLT tint with 99%+ UV protection.
Saker
Senior Member
I had Ceramic Tint put on mine.
I think I told them to put the next darker shade than clear.
Knocks out the UV's and the heat.
"Let the Sunshine In" :hello:
islandstyle
New member
Why even get a sunroof.
bofa
New member
Its standard in the Limited... and did you read the part about me liking the sunlight?
