MINI2

Hoffie · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:40 PM

Here in sunny South Africa, my bald spot still gets sun burnt through the closed sunroof and closed blind! Any ideas on making the blind or sunroof more "dense" (for want of a better word) to prevent the sun from shining through?

NEMINI · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:44 PM

tint it.

Spy Car · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:47 PM

You could put on one of those sunroof-only perforated roof flag decal jobs....they are said to cut down the light and look pretty cool.

Or there is always Rogaine

Hoffie · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

tint it.

Yep, that's it! The simple solutions are always the easiest! Silly not thinking of that myself...

Thanx

Paul · Jan 8th, 2004, 08:40 PM

Where abouts in South Africa are you?

AprilWhine · Jan 8th, 2004, 09:39 PM

I put paper between the retractable screen and the sunroof, when the sun is too bright. Easy, and also easily removed.

Minimum · Jan 8th, 2004, 09:57 PM

I had a bunch of cheap window tinting material leftover from an old project and applied some to my sunroof last summer and had a pretty good result.

It was a 20% grey vinyl static-cling type that you simply cut to size, moisten the surface and use a squeegee to attach it. There's no adhesive so it's easy to peel off if you don't like it, or if you mess it up.

A good way to trace the areas that you need to cut is to lay the material on top of the sunroof and shine a lite up from below.

Some of the drawbacks were:

It's a two person job to apply since gravity works against you while you try to get enough material to contact the window surface to keep it from falling off.
The stuff I used was so cheap, the sun's heat ended up shrinking the material, causing it to eventually fall off. I found I had to pre-shrink the stuff in boiling water before cutting a new set.

Hoffie · Jan 8th, 2004, 11:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Where abouts in South Africa are you?

Germiston / Boksburg (East Rand).

Bilbo Baggins · Jan 9th, 2004, 01:36 AM

Hoffie,

Sell what you have and buy one without the sunroof. You will save 60 pounds(27Kg) placed at the top of your car. You would lower the center of gravity and reduce the overall weight of the car, increasing the performance capabilities all in one shot. Plus, no more sun burned scalp.

If you choose a white roof it will reflect sunlight and keep the interior cooler as well.

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 9th, 2004, 02:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

I put paper between the retractable screen and the sunroof, when the sun is too bright. Easy, and also easily removed.

I did the same with a road map to block the sun. Opened the sunroof on Rt. 95 at speed and Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont got sucked out real quick

They then got stuck on the radio antenna and made quite a ruckus as the map shredded and flapped in the wind. Gave us , and those folks from New Brunswick gawking at us, a good laugh.

mrhollio · Jan 9th, 2004, 02:23 AM

Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated?

BruceK · Jan 9th, 2004, 02:53 AM

Most professional window tinting shops refuse to tint glass sunroofs because they claim it can cause the sunroof glass to shatter on hot days. I don't know if it is really a risk, or just an "old wive's tale" in the industry.

agent_spacemonkey · Jan 9th, 2004, 05:34 AM

wait, i'm curious...aren't the moonroof already tinted?

agent_spacemonkey

tavis1 · Jan 9th, 2004, 05:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mrhollio

Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated?

I don't think so but, that is an excellent idea!
Tavis1

jimskater · Jan 9th, 2004, 06:22 AM

A baseball cap? Or any kind of give-away cap. Price range: free to $25 US...

Minimum · Jan 9th, 2004, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mrhollio

Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated?

My shade was replaced since some fool stretched it out when the car was on the showroom floor. Replacing them requires removing the headliner - not an easy task.

Paul · Jan 9th, 2004, 03:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hoffie

Germiston / Boksburg (East Rand).

Ah cool. I'm still waiting from somome from Cape Town to join up, have relatives there.

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:40 PM	#1
Hoffie Mainly an onlooker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boksburg Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Sunroof blind is not "dense" enough Here in sunny South Africa, my bald spot still gets sun burnt through the closed sunroof and closed blind! Any ideas on making the blind or sunroof more "dense" (for want of a better word) to prevent the sun from shining through?

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:20 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	tint it. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 8th, 2004, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Where abouts in South Africa are you? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jan 8th, 2004, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 17,039 Offline	I put paper between the retractable screen and the sunroof, when the sun is too bright. Easy, and also easily removed. Global Moderator

Jan 8th, 2004, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Minimum MINI2 Something or Other Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 309 Offline	I had a bunch of cheap window tinting material leftover from an old project and applied some to my sunroof last summer and had a pretty good result. It was a 20% grey vinyl static-cling type that you simply cut to size, moisten the surface and use a squeegee to attach it. There's no adhesive so it's easy to peel off if you don't like it, or if you mess it up. A good way to trace the areas that you need to cut is to lay the material on top of the sunroof and shine a lite up from below. Some of the drawbacks were: It's a two person job to apply since gravity works against you while you try to get enough material to contact the window surface to keep it from falling off. The stuff I used was so cheap, the sun's heat ended up shrinking the material, causing it to eventually fall off. I found I had to pre-shrink the stuff in boiling water before cutting a new set.

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Use this forum to discuss MINI topics which are not related to other forums. Posts may be moved from here to alternative forums by the moderators without notice

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 6,385 Online	You could put on one of those sunroof-only perforated roof flag decal jobs....they are said to cut down the light and look pretty cool. Or there is always Rogaine

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hoffie Mainly an onlooker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boksburg Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 tint it. Yep, that's it! The simple solutions are always the easiest! Silly not thinking of that myself... Thanx

Jan 8th, 2004, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hoffie Mainly an onlooker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boksburg Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Where abouts in South Africa are you? Germiston / Boksburg (East Rand).

Jan 9th, 2004, 01:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Hoffie, Sell what you have and buy one without the sunroof. You will save 60 pounds(27Kg) placed at the top of your car. You would lower the center of gravity and reduce the overall weight of the car, increasing the performance capabilities all in one shot. Plus, no more sun burned scalp. If you choose a white roof it will reflect sunlight and keep the interior cooler as well. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Jan 9th, 2004, 02:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine I put paper between the retractable screen and the sunroof, when the sun is too bright. Easy, and also easily removed. I did the same with a road map to block the sun. Opened the sunroof on Rt. 95 at speed and Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont got sucked out real quick They then got stuck on the radio antenna and made quite a ruckus as the map shredded and flapped in the wind. Gave us , and those folks from New Brunswick gawking at us, a good laugh. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 9th, 2004, 02:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
mrhollio road trip time Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PV - SoCal Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 441 Offline	Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated? Trust not the heart of a man for whom old clothes, and the Mini, are not venerable!

Jan 9th, 2004, 02:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:20 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Most professional window tinting shops refuse to tint glass sunroofs because they claim it can cause the sunroof glass to shatter on hot days. I don't know if it is really a risk, or just an "old wive's tale" in the industry. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 9th, 2004, 05:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
agent_spacemonkey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 35 Offline	wait, i'm curious...aren't the moonroof already tinted? agent_spacemonkey

Jan 9th, 2004, 05:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 2,954 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mrhollio Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated? I don't think so but, that is an excellent idea! Tavis1

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Jan 9th, 2004, 06:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 6,739 Offline	A baseball cap? Or any kind of give-away cap. Price range: free to $25 US... www.scmm.org GP 0101

Jan 9th, 2004, 01:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minimum MINI2 Something or Other Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 309 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mrhollio Arn't there any aftermarket replacement screens that are solid instead of perforated? My shade was replaced since some fool stretched it out when the car was on the showroom floor. Replacing them requires removing the headliner - not an easy task.

Jan 9th, 2004, 03:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hoffie Germiston / Boksburg (East Rand). Ah cool. I'm still waiting from somome from Cape Town to join up, have relatives there. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sunroof blind	DeanS	MINI Cooper S	13	Jun 13th, 2007 08:40 AM
"Spooky" Sunroof Opening	PeskyD	MINI Convertible	7	Aug 16th, 2004 03:47 PM
Sunroof "modification" Question	MCjunkie	General Discussion	8	Sep 22nd, 2003 10:41 PM
Sunroof "pads"	lotoole3	Faults & Fixes	1	Sep 16th, 2003 03:34 PM
Mirrors with "blind angle" part	mhoutman	Interior & Ice	15	May 13th, 2003 12:00 AM