>>Jess at Assael Mini in Monrovia, CA said they've done limo tint on the sunroof of numerous Minis with great success and satisfied owners.

Being from Arizona this is a big issue for many motorers here. I would say to be very careful when tinting the roof if you live in a really sunny area, because there is a good chance that the glass could crack with the expansion and contraction of the glass during heating. Just something to think about...I'm sure a sunroof would cost a bit to replace.

A few people in the area have supposedly had a piece of leather cut that they can just lay on top of the exisiting fabric during the hot months and then take it out for the rest of the year. I haven't had to do that yet, but summer is on it's way, so I'll let you know if desperation forces me to a newer and better solution.

Best,

J.

 

Well as you can see, the panels are attached to the sunroof assembly itself. Ain't no way anyone's going to be changing those out!! And the rollers are so small, attaching fabric to the exhisting perforated stuff would make it too thick and bind when rolling back.

I like the idea of a removable velcro piece. :smile: Ex convertible owner.

R

 

Oops, guess I should've attached a picture.



R

 

>> I'm looking into cobbling up a velcro attached cloth cover for the inside. Now that I've installed the parcel shelf, and wired up the top brake lights, I'm getting ambitious. I figure I can roll it up and stash it in the door pocket when not in use. We'll see. If I get it to work, pics will be posted.
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Rob, I like the idea of the velcro piece too. Any progress?

 

I love my sunroof flag too, and it does solve the heat/glare problem as well as adds an inexpensive custom look.

However, I hope I don't see too many with them. . . .

An idea for a sunshade: Open the sunroof with the screen closed. From the roof-top, drop in a piece of cloth to sit on top of the shade and provide the coverage you desire.

 

Sorry Yucca, got mine, and thanks to your help(suggestions) it now stays in place nicely.

Of course it is a long way from here to where you are... so we probably won't run into each other.

jc

 

For those interested in using some type of lightweight cloth to place on top of the mesh, blackout cloth used in draperies is readily available at the larger fabric stores for about $3.50/yd.

Blackout cloth commonly comes in white, ivory, and black. It is most often a poly/cotton blend that is coated with a rubberized material. It is 100% lightproof and water resistant.

There are more modern high-tech materials that are lighter and also lightproof, but they are not readily available to the average consumer.

Another option would be to buy one of the extra-large sets of fold-out window shades (the ones that twist into a small circle but open into a large rectangle). These are usually very lightweight nylon coated with some type of semi-reflective light-blocking coating. One could lay one on top of the mesh screen when leaving the car in sun. It would fold up easily for storage when you were ready to motor.


See ya,
JS

 

We are finally just starting to see the sun up here in the Sierra. If I need some shade on those long football scouting trips across Neveda I plan on just cutting out a piece of paper or cardboard to fit on top of the screens. It appears there is plenty of room. This will provide shade and should help some. The cost is right.

 

That looks promising and not too pricey!

 

Here are some photos of our ZippeeShade. Let me know what you think?