Painting the top of a fixed panoramic glass roof. Has anyone done this? Is it durable in the long term

[dangeaton]

I am having such a failure to launch in finding a inside, well fitted shade for my 2017 model S I am contemplating painting the outside top of my panoramic fixed glass roof! Anyone had any experience with doing this especially with durability in the long term?................Thanks so much you all......................dangeaton

 

[SilverGS]

I am having such a failure to launch in finding a inside, well fitted shade for my 2017 model S I am contemplating painting the outside top of my panoramic fixed glass roof! Anyone had any experience with doing this especially with durability in the long term?................Thanks so much you all......................dangeaton

I have to ask the obvious question - why?? To reduce the heat?

 

[ucmndd]

No solution that involves paint adhering to sun exposed glass for the long term is going to be durable. This idea is a failure to launch.

 

[Stan930]

Have the top glass wrapped in whatever color you desire.

 

[2101Guy]

 

[pabla]

You could try a ceramic tint that would help with heat gain issues

 

[Zishan]

I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish by painting the roof, but if you are having trouble finding shade, is this what you are looking for?

2012-2020 | Model S Fixed Glass Roof Sunshade

Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the Model S Fixed Glass Sunshade blocks 66% of luminous transmittance without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the glass roof with provided clips. When...

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[Zishan]

You could try a ceramic tint that would help with heat gain issues

I second this, if it's a heat issue, ceramic tint. I looked into this as I was concerned about heat coming in....but I've not had any issues.

 

[isracing]

Heat isn't really an issue, there is a video on youtube with a guy trying to tint his roof but at the tint shop they have the heat meter pointing at the sun and then inside the glass and the number went from hundreds to teens in terms of what it detects. The roof may seem hot but it's not anything you can improve

 

[TLLMRRJ]

I am having such a failure to launch in finding a inside, well fitted shade for my 2017 model S I am contemplating painting the outside top of my panoramic fixed glass roof! Anyone had any experience with doing this especially with durability in the long term?................Thanks so much you all......................dangeaton

You would/should never do this. Just have it wrapped in black vinyl if your want to block it off.

 

[kizamybute']

If you were to paint it, would paint it from the inside. But, as others have stated, a simple tint would improve it. I have no issues with my Model S glass roof. Never notice it until I look up. And that's from sunny Southern California.

 

[rooter]

Painting the top of a fixed panoramic glass roof​

You... nuts?

 

[dangeaton]

I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish by painting the roof, but if you are having trouble finding shade, is this what you are looking for?

2012-2020 | Model S Fixed Glass Roof Sunshade

Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the Model S Fixed Glass Sunshade blocks 66% of luminous transmittance without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the glass roof with provided clips. When...

shop.tesla.com

I tried 2 diff. manufacturers, all too small then went to Tesla, the same damn thing, thus looking at painting the top! Thank-you