General Panoramic roof sunburn

Iamstellastarr · Nov 13, 2016

Hi there. After owning my Panda for 3 years, I knew my next car would have to be a Fiat too, however, I wanted something funkier.
So here I am, proud owner of a new 500 Popstar T/A. I love it! It's like a little blue rocket

. Bella's her name

Anyway, 3 weeks in, I've found one problem. The panoramic roof, which looks great, lets in way too much sun. It's late Spring in South Africa and I'm already getting forehead burn driving around town. With our hottest months ahead, I need to find a solution. The mesh screen provides no protection whatsoever.
I'm not even talking about how Bella turns into an oven when left out for an hour or so ( It gets hot here, some things you live with).
I don't want to get my brain fried, so any ideas on how to keep out the sun in the hot season? I'm sure I'll enjoy it when the weather turns cold again, so nothing permanent

werdna · Nov 13, 2016

A hat ?

ahmett · Nov 13, 2016

Iamstellastarr said:
Hi there. After owning my Panda for 3 years, I knew my next car would have to be a Fiat too, however, I wanted something funkier.
So here I am, proud owner of a new 500 Popstar T/A. I love it! It's like a little blue rocket . Bella's her name
Anyway, 3 weeks in, I've found one problem. The panoramic roof, which looks great, lets in way too much sun. It's late Spring in South Africa and I'm already getting forehead burn driving around town. With our hottest months ahead, I need to find a solution. The mesh screen provides no protection whatsoever.
I'm not even talking about how Bella turns into an oven when left out for an hour or so ( It gets hot here, some things you live with).
I don't want to get my brain fried, so any ideas on how to keep out the sun in the hot season? I'm sure I'll enjoy it when the weather turns cold again, so nothing permanent

yes I live in Greece and know exactly what you mean. When I left the car in the sun and got in the car the heat was unbearable! What I did was tint the window with some high quality Johnson Window Tint film. 70% tint if i remember correctly. Since then my problems finished. I don't even use the useless window mesh anymore = )

John202020 · Nov 13, 2016

Pretty much what I was going to say, vinyl wrap the roof(carbon fiber effect?), then it would be non see through.
Myth Busters did a test, black or white bodied car , which gets hotter inside ,answer both the same ( almost)

44sunsets · Nov 14, 2016

That's weird, I thought all automotive glass is already UV tinted out of the factory these days? (thus aftermarket window tinting is mainly for reducing visibility to people looking into the car)

John202020 · Nov 14, 2016

44sunsets said:
That's weird, I thought all automotive glass is already UV tinted out of the factory these days? (thus aftermarket window tinting is mainly for reducing visibility to people looking into the car)

It's more the IR radation that needs to be cut down I would expect?

ahmett · Nov 14, 2016

44sunsets said:
That's weird, I thought all automotive glass is already UV tinted out of the factory these days? (thus aftermarket window tinting is mainly for reducing visibility to people looking into the car)

it's tinted, but not nearly enough. It is about 20% tinted, with my new tint it is 70% tinted. It makes a huge difference. Also higher quality tints remove the IR and the UV radiation. Seriously try it if in a hot climate! I am considering tinting the rest of my windows with the lightest tint possible.

MrDerv · Nov 14, 2016

Just a thought....... You have tried using the built-in roller blind haven't you?

varesecrazy · Nov 14, 2016

brickfoot said:
Just a thought....... You have tried using the built-in roller blind haven't you?

good idea - but they tend to "rob" headroom..

ahmett · Nov 14, 2016

brickfoot said:
Just a thought....... You have tried using the built-in roller blind haven't you?

its a disgrace completely useless. with my new tinting i don't even use the roller blind

Donatella · Nov 14, 2016

Iamstellastarr said:
Hi there. After owning my Panda for 3 years, I knew my next car would have to be a Fiat too, however, I wanted something funkier.
So here I am, proud owner of a new 500 Popstar T/A. I love it! It's like a little blue rocket . Bella's her name
Anyway, 3 weeks in, I've found one problem. The panoramic roof, which looks great, lets in way too much sun. It's late Spring in South Africa and I'm already getting forehead burn driving around town. With our hottest months ahead, I need to find a solution. The mesh screen provides no protection whatsoever.
I'm not even talking about how Bella turns into an oven when left out for an hour or so ( It gets hot here, some things you live with).
I don't want to get my brain fried, so any ideas on how to keep out the sun in the hot season? I'm sure I'll enjoy it when the weather turns cold again, so nothing permanent

Hi. I've a 500x here in FL and find I've got the same issue. I'm going to have the sunroof glass tinted out to about 30 ( privacy glass rating here ) I think that will help

Donatella · Nov 14, 2016

ahmett said:
its a disgrace completely useless. with my new tinting i don't even use the roller blind

Good to know tinting works. Thanks

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

werdna said:
A hat ?

Already doing the hat, extra sunblock and sunglasses! Feel all the hotter for it, lol!

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

ahmett said:
yes I live in Greece and know exactly what you mean. When I left the car in the sun and got in the car the heat was unbearable! What I did was tint the window with some high quality Johnson Window Tint film. 70% tint if i remember correctly. Since then my problems finished. I don't even use the useless window mesh anymore = )

Happy to know the tint works. How long have you had it on? I've heard that it bubbles after a while? Might be the brand, so will check it out.

thanks

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

John202020 said:
Pretty much what I was going to say, vinyl wrap the roof(carbon fiber effect?), then it would be non see through.
Myth Busters did a test, black or white bodied car , which gets hotter inside ,answer both the same ( almost)

I don't think car colour makes any difference at all. I've owned white and dark cars.
As for the tint, It does get chilly in winter, but still have good sun to warm the car, so I'd prefer not to do a permanent block out. But if no other solution, that's what I'll do.

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

44sunsets said:
That's weird, I thought all automotive glass is already UV tinted out of the factory these days? (thus aftermarket window tinting is mainly for reducing visibility to people looking into the car)

I thought that too. Apparently purely cosmetic.

ahmett · Nov 14, 2016

Iamstellastarr said:
Happy to know the tint works. How long have you had it on? I've heard that it bubbles after a while? Might be the brand, so will check it out.

thanks

the tint i have had on for about 15 months looks brand new. i used johnsonwindowfilms check it out and of course had it fitted professionally. i fitted rage 35 so it lets 35% of light through.

have a look!
http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/automotive-products/insulatir/

ahmett · Nov 14, 2016

Iamstellastarr said:
I thought that too. Apparently purely cosmetic.

absolutely the difference between before i tinted it and after is huge. only cost me 50 euros as well! best 50 euros I've spent on the car!

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

ahmett said:
its a disgrace completely useless. with my new tinting i don't even use the roller blind

Thanks! Totally useless. Actually feels magnified with the blind. Only thing it could be good for would be to hold some board between me and the glass until I get the tint done

.

Iamstellastarr · Nov 14, 2016

ahmett said:
the tint i have had on for about 15 months looks brand new. i used johnsonwindowfilms check it out and of course had it fitted professionally. i fitted rage 35 so it lets 35% of light through.

have a look!
http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/automotive-products/insulatir/

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