Solar Panel Frame Reflection - HOA

[Donaldinc]

Just received a letter from the HOA that one of the home owners is in much "discomfort" because of the glare from my solar panel frame. Does anyone have suggestion on how to remedy this?

Matte black paint? Can they just be removed? Will Tesla help?

 

[diverbelow72]

Is that reflection coming from the skirting around the solar panels? If so, you can ask call Tesla to have to remove the skirting or like you said to have them matte black.

 

[ATPMSD]

Legally, there is likely nothing you have to do. But being a good neighbor is always a good idea.

 

[Donaldinc]

I'll paint the skirt matte black but for some odd reason, i thought they were already non-reflective? Could be 2 different things...

 

[Redhill_qik]

Just received a letter from the HOA that one of the home owners is in much "discomfort" because of the glare from my solar panel frame. Does anyone have suggestion on how to remedy this?

Matte black paint? Can they just be removed? Will Tesla help?

That seems strange as my Tesla install only had a skirt on the downward edge, and it is black, with nothing on the side. If you have something there that is bare aluminum then painting it with a black spray paint meant for metal should fix the issue. Your neighbor is a bit of pill for complaining about this as it likely only lasts for about 15 minutes a day when the angle is just right.

 

[charlesj]

I would ask that neighbor to point out which section is reflecting so you paint the correct section on the first trip up, or actually the 2nd as I would also prime it first them the final coat. Is this a new installation? I ask because at other times of the year, other sections may reflect into his house.
I am also wondering if someone's window may also be reflection into his location.

 

[roblab]

Just paint it and smile. No need to make anyone upset. I was taught to go above and beyond what someone wanted, and that has served me well for 78 years. I'd just paint it matte black.

 

[holeydonut]

HOA’s cause everyone “much discomfort”… ugh.

 

[thesmokingman]

one of the home owners is in much "discomfort" because of the glare from my solar panel frame

Does it impede their voyeurism? lol I kid.

 

[Vines]

Just received a letter from the HOA that one of the home owners is in much "discomfort" because of the glare from my solar panel frame. Does anyone have suggestion on how to remedy this?

Matte black paint? Can they just be removed? Will Tesla help?View attachment 845503

Matte paint would be an easy solution but how long will it last? I doubt Tesla will do it for you. If you know a local PPF shop, maybe just get a strip of matte PPF and lay it over top of the trim, that will last a pretty long time.

Legally, unless it affects safety the HOA cannot make you change it but they can make life a pain for you so I suggest doing something.

I'll bet someone with a cutoff wheel could remove that quite quickly, but only Tesla (or other installers with Zep tools) will be easily able to remove it without cutting or damage.

 

[BGbreeder]

FYI: "PPF", aka paint protection film, often used along the front edge of a hood, or above the running boards to prevent damage from road debris, e.g. loose stones. It has the advantage of being tougher than paint as it is thicker, and is designed to take full sun day in and day out.

All the best,

BG

 

[ThomasD]

You paint it then the neighbor finds something else to complain about on your house. When the sun hits my neighbor's Horse Trailer just right it shines in my front window. It is such a trivial issue that I don't really care.

 

[charlesj]

You paint it then the neighbor finds something else to complain about on your house. When the sun hits my neighbor's Horse Trailer just right it shines in my front window. It is such a trivial issue that I don't really care.

In the winter times, it is free heat.