Model 3 Glass Roof Wrap

[DopeGhoti]

Y'all are getting downright goofy. It looks like a white car with a normal roof. Personally, I like the glass roof, but hey, I'm not the owner of that particular car, and like a scant few others who have posted here, I appreciate the unique choice.

 

[CMoZ]

Not for me. Usually a car has transitions from paint areas to unpainted areas wether it's a body line trim or a rubber seal having that section of roof wrapped just looks unfinished to me it ends too abruptly and the almost right angle corners where the rear window and windshield meet the wrapped bit just look wrong

 

[woodguyatl]

Not for me. Usually a car has transitions from paint areas to unpainted areas wether it's a body line trim or a rubber seal having that section of roof wrapped just looks unfinished to me it ends too abruptly and the almost right angle corners where the rear window and windshield meet the wrapped bit just look wrong

I like the idea in general. I agree though. I think a curve at the edges, or something similar, might help blend the wrap into the painted areas.

 

[boriszima]

Looks different, your car, you do what puts smile on your face. I think this was done neatly and hopefully it does cut down on the heat as you intended.

 

[hydro 481]

It doesn't look that bad but I prefer having the glass roof.

 

[N.Y.R.]

Not for me, but kudos on the originality.

 

[AquaMan]

This looks terrible in any objective judgement.

Would you please help everyone by deciding for us the correct color, wheel configuration, interior color, and console wrap for our cars, so from here on, none of us will ever be at risk of "doing it wrong".

I think it looks good because unique is good. And if we all pick the same kind of uniqueness, nothing is unique.

And it does seem practical if you prefer it that way. I'm also surprised that a wrap matches so well with pearl paint.

 

[hydro 481]

This looks terrible in any objective judgement. If you're concerned about heat transmission put a good dark ceramic tint up there. This just looks like sad car wearing a sad hat. I live in Texas and I have zero problems with the heat because of my tint. You don't have to do this to yourself.

Please post a picture of your car and show us all how it's done.

It's fine to express your opinion but don't state it like it's a fact.

 

[lostm3]

Interesting, and unique.
Have you found that this keeps the inside of you car cooler?

It's much cooler, wish I took some temperature readings before/after. Guess I can park next to another M3 and check the difference.

Wasn't sure I liked it at first either but now I don't even think about it anymore.

 

[Stellavator]

Kudos to you for being a trailblazer. Elon would be proud. This particular mod is not for me personally, but I like and respect the creative solution to your problem, and I don't think it looks bad at all. And if you ever change your mind, you can just peel it off. Very cool.

 

[MNoICE618]

I am in Australia, it was 44 (Celsius) and very sunny this week, i _hate_ the glass roof. I have sunshade and some dark tiny lying on that but the sun is STILL hot.

I like your idea and I think it looks good; I've called a few local wrap places, they say NO to wrap on glass.

How is your wrap holding up OP?

 

[LoudMusic]

To be honest I wish Model 3 had a traditional panoramic sunroof that can open.....

The Model S had a moon roof option (glass sunroof) for a while but I think they abandoned that because of all the problems those things can have with leaky seals, not to mention decreased range from the added drag, even when closed.

 

[Candleflame]

This looks terrible in any objective judgement. If you're concerned about heat transmission put a good dark ceramic tint up there. This just looks like sad car wearing a sad hat. I live in Texas and I have zero problems with the heat because of my tint. You don't have to do this to yourself.

the heat enters the cabin via convection, not radiation. the only way to make a slight difference is to put a reflective film (or i.e. a silver sunshine) below the glass.

 

[BeeGood]

I know this is a year old, but man I do not understand some of the comments in this thread.

I love the glass roof. I love how it looks on the outside and I love looking at the sky when I’m driving.

But the OP doesn’t, and he came up with a novel solution that looks perfectly fine. It literally looks like a car with a metal roof, which is (GASP) what the majority of cars have! Oh noooz!

 

[clerks]

To each their own but I am not a fan of this look. Perhaps this would work better on a dark car. If OP likes it that’s all that matters.

 

[ShaolinJ]

Interesting idea if you dont like having glass roof. I would not do this for the heat though, top quality ceramic tint on all of the glass takes care of that.

 

[techzelle]

I don't get the glass roof.. The best view is from the rear seat or if you are camping inside with the back seat down. Which you do, like never. So you settle for ancillary benefits. Sort of like getting a "partial ocean view" hotel room but paying for "ocean-front". Why?

But anyway, I think it looks okay, more like a regular car.. it's a stealth Tesla.
The alternative is to put a blackout film from the inside. That maintains the exterior look but blocks all that sun from getting inside the cabin.

 

[ShonuffTX]

Good job! That looks pretty slick

 

[Dolemite]

I know this is a year old, but man I do not understand some of the comments in this thread.

I love the glass roof. I love how it looks on the outside and I love looking at the sky when I’m driving.

But the OP doesn’t, and he came up with a novel solution that looks perfectly fine. It literally looks like a car with a metal roof, which is (GASP) what the majority of cars have! Oh noooz!

Life has gotten so good that people have to actively hunt for things to concern themselves with, or be offended by.

 

[MarsOrBust]

That is FUGLY. Hey if you like it that truly is what matters.