Tinting the panoramic roof

[nmope]

Good idea/bad idea/Unnecessary?

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[breeves002]

Unnecessary. I tint the sun roof in every vehicle I have but with the Mach E it is like 7% tint from the factory so it is extremely rare I notice needing it darker. The sun has to be at the exact perfect angle.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Why? What is your goal in doing so?

 

[breeves002]

Why? What is your goal in doing so?

Generally people tint windows to make them darker/more heat rejection, but thats just a shot in the dark

 

[4sallypat]

Newb question: does the MME glass overhead have a sliding cover or cloth barrier between my head and glass ??

 

[generaltso]

Newb question: does the MME glass overhead have a sliding cover or cloth barrier between my head and glass ??

Not unless you buy one aftermarket.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Newb question: does the MME glass overhead have a sliding cover or cloth barrier between my head and glass ??

They’re really not necessary. The sun roof is infrared resistant and fairly dark. Ask the Arizona. MME owners about life with a sunroof. I haven’t had a bit of trouble here in the tropics with the sunroof.

 

[4sallypat]

Not unless you buy one aftermarket.

WIll do - I will start looking for one - really hated the glass over my head in hot sunny So Cal.

Been trying to get away from glass roofs for over 20 years driving BMWs, Land Rover, Merc, etc...

 

[generaltso]

WIll do - I will start looking for one - really hated the glass over my head in hot sunny So Cal.

You might want to wait until you have the MME to see if it's a problem before spending money on one.

 

[breeves002]

Newb question: does the MME glass overhead have a sliding cover or cloth barrier between my head and glass ??

No.

 

[satchel prefect]

They’re really not necessary. The sun roof is infrared resistant and fairly dark. Ask the Arizona. MME owners about life with a sunroof. I haven’t had a bit of trouble here in the tropics with the sunroof.

No problems here in South Florida either. I had already shopped for (but thankfully didn't purchase) an aftermarket shade before the car had even arrived.

WIll do - I will start looking for one - really hated the glass over my head in hot sunny So Cal.

I thought I needed one too, but found that I resoundingly do not. I have had a number of cars with a smaller sunroof that would allow more heat to pass through, even with the shade closed. For the record, I'm not a fan of sunroofs either, but so far, this is the most pain-free one I've experienced.

 

[4sallypat]

No problems here in South Florida either. I had already shopped for (but thankfully didn't purchase) an aftermarket shade before the car had even arrived.



I thought I needed one too, but found that I resoundingly do not. I have had a number of cars with a smaller sunroof that would allow more heat to pass through, even with the shade closed. For the record, I'm not a fan of sunroofs either, but so far, this is the most pain-free one I've experienced.

Thanks will test it out - should arrive early 2023....

 

[Fat Mach]

I had my glass roof tinted. The guy who did it said it was difficult, and he's been doing tint for a long time. I'm very happy with the 25% tint.

 

[ripperAZ]

Coming from Arizona I would recommend one of the fold out snap in covers at least when parking and I even use mine a lot in Arizona when I’m driving. It darkens Hey it the interior little and makes the gauges look better, and also reduces reflections on the windshield.

If you park your car in direct sunlight, it’s going to get hotter without something covering that roof no matter how reflective and UV fantastic folks say it is. After leaving my car in the sun for 4 hours I can notice a 20° difference by touching the roof and using a laser thermometer. Sun and light create heat no matter what

jes saying.

 

[2021-MMEx-RT1]

WIll do - I will start looking for one - really hated the glass over my head in hot sunny So Cal.

As a Sunny So Cal owner for 1+ years, the pano is never hot in the cabin. it *is* hot if you actually touch it. Hold your hand as close as an inch and you won't feel the heat.

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