Tinting the Sunroof - Civic FD2 Sport

[hazza78]

Hey everyone,

I have a FD2 Civic Sport, and the sunroof is not tinted, however all the windows are.

I always leave the internal sunroof blind open as it provides a better atmosphere. However the sun is killing me through the glass. My Pulsar has a sunroof but very dark tint so it was nice and comfortable.

Has anyone tinted their sunroof glass? If so, what tint do you recommend (5%, 15% 30% etc) and what did it cost you?

Thanks.

[V8KLLR]

If I was you I'd go 5% reasons for are 1.dont think you can get defected cause it doesnt affect your field of vision on the road 2. the cops dont really check your sunroof. and 3 if you wanna drive around with the blind off but window closed the 5% tint will minimise UV rays.

[curtis265]

go 5% for sunroof. I don't think it's illegal given u can have that in the back windows (for kids n shit)

[hazza78]

Yeah, your right, I can go as dark as I want, no laws to a sunroof. The only thing is I am worried about blocking too much light.

Thats why I wanted to see if anyone else has done it.

[curtis265]

mmmm i've been in a car with a 5% sunroof. Doesn't feel that hot so it's good. Less glarey too.

[V8KLLR]

I'd want it to block out as much light if I was driving around with the blind off. Cause only time I actually want sunlight is when I open the sunroof

[hazza78]

ok so I have rung around. Ineresting enough, I got 2 responses, they were 50/50. Half said NEVER tint the sunroof. It causes thermal buildup in the glass and can cause it to 'explode' as the sunroof glass is made to expand/contract. Tinting it affect this, and it pops.
The other half said, yep, no problem and all quoted between $50 and $90.
Well, I have taken the advise of the honest people and will not tint it.
The other half don't care and I guess just want the money. Should the glass 'explode' and I take it back, as if they will admit the tint was to blame. They will just push me out the door and I am left buying a new sunroof.
Oh well, I guess I will leave the blind glosed in the middle of the day when the sun is high in the sky.

[V8KLLR]

Interesting never heard of expanding glass beofre, but better safe than sorry I suppose.

[DuffyFD]

just tint it.

How many stories have you heard of exploding sunroofs lol?

[curtis265]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH that's why my prelude's tinted with lots of little black dots...

[UNLS1]

it is tinted

[hazza78]

The AU model doesn't have it tinted, well my FD2 sports isn't anyway. With my Pulsar, the actual glass itself was tinted (very dark) no film.

[kevkev]

when i got mine its already been tinted but i think its around 15% factory tint try 5% buddy it'll look great =)