Windshield and moonroof tinting

turquoise_wagon · Aug 31, 2016

Looking to get some window film on our vehicle for UV protection and heat rejection. I've been following some of the threads on tinting but wanted to get specific feedback on those of you who have had windshield and moonroof tinting.

Any issues with windshield film affecting any sensors/cameras/etc? We don't have HUD or climate package.

Also, one tint shop I spoke to (out of many) said they won't tint sunroofs because it increases risk of them breaking due to excess heat build-up. I've also seen some concern over this online but all the other tint shops in my area say it's not an issue. The XC90 moonroof is laminated glass vs. typical moonroof glass but I don't know if that matters.

We haven't decided on the film yet, but will probably be either Huper Optik Ceramic (with either 70 or Klar 85 on the windshield), Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle (with Air 80 or UVShield 85 for Windshield), or 3M Crystalline. We plan to to 40 or 50 for everything except the windshield.

rogbmw · Sep 1, 2016

We were thinking of doing the same thing on our XC90. We had a Tesla loaner that had the sunroof glass tinted and it seemed to really help.

Farslasher · Sep 1, 2016

I have the windshield tinted 50% and have seen no issues with the rain sense, automatic high beams or HUD. Everything works great.... Cant speak on the sunroof tint.

XC90TODD · Sep 1, 2016

I was advised by my local tint shop not to tint the moon roof. Something about the glass being laminated will not allow the film to adhere long-term. And once the film is on, it cannot be removed because the adhesive reacts with the lamination in the glass, so entire glass panel(s) would have to be replaced. This shop tints lots of high-end cars with 3M Crystalline so I think they would know their stuff.

reeg2 · Sep 1, 2016

The moonroof glass is already very good - even in intense heat (100+), I've never noticed any heat emanating from the moonroof with the shade closed.

Luxobarge · Sep 1, 2016

reeg2 said:
The moonroof glass is already very good - even in intense heat (100+), I've never noticed any heat emanating from the moonroof with the shade closed.

Having made it through what seemed like an endless string of 100 degree F days this summer, I can attest to this.

goce · Sep 1, 2016

XC90TODD said:
I was advised by my local tint shop not to tint the moon roof. Something about the glass being laminated will not allow the film to adhere long-term. And once the film is on, it cannot be removed because the adhesive reacts with the lamination in the glass, so entire glass panel(s) would have to be replaced. This shop tints lots of high-end cars with 3M Crystalline so I think they would know their stuff.

That sounds like a lame excuse. Laminating, to my knowledge, involves adding metal between two pieces of glass. See here. My side windows are laminated and tinted with 3M Crystalline (life time warranty).

GrecianVolvo · Sep 1, 2016

goce said:
That sounds like a lame excuse.

Have you tinted your moonroof?

Laminating, to my knowledge, involves adding metal between two pieces of glass..

Laminated glass has absolutely no metal between two panes of glass; laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), between its two or more layers of glass.

turquoise_wagon · Sep 1, 2016

Windshields are laminated and people tint them all the time, though, so not sure what the difference would be for a moonroof. I guess maybe the sun's heat is more direct? I think laminated sunroofs are becoming more common now, too. It's not a Volvo-only thing.

And I agree the shade keeps things pretty cool but I'd love to be able to enjoy the moonroof during the day without the extra UV.

MyVolvoS60 · Sep 1, 2016

Luxobarge said:
Having made it through what seemed like an endless string of 100 degree F days this summer, I can attest to this.

Par for the course in Texas. I lived outside Houston for 2 Years and Texas heat will definitely stress test one's car. Whether it cracks one's dash, makes one's seatbelts scolding hot, or just makes the car feel 200 degrese. Rest assured, Texas summers (at least in Houston) are quite muggy and hot.

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