New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[GeeMatt]

Sounds a good plan. I prefer to have all windows same tint, not darker at the back. I've got a bit of time to decide yet

I had my Subie sunroof tinted with a highly reflective film (Not sure of specs, will look up) and that made a huge difference to glare inside the vehicle.

*Edit* Madico RG20P reverse - Whatever that is !

[woofy]

Sounds a good plan. I prefer to have all windows same tint, not darker at the back. I've got a bit of time to decide yet

I had my Subie sunroof tinted with a highly reflective film (Not sure of specs, will look up) and that made a huge difference to glare inside the vehicle.

*Edit* Madico RG20P reverse - Whatever that is !

The sunroofs I have had generally have a pretty good finish on them already. Aftermarket Hollandias are pretty cool inside in blazing sun.

[GTR27]

Maybe one of the owners with a roof can pipe up, but Skoda's ones are already tinted quite a lot, and are 94+% UV protection in the glass alone.

I won't be getting the roof glass tinted.

Edit: and they have a reasonable level of ir (heat) protection too. Don't think of the glass like a glasshouse.....

[GeeMatt]

Fair nuf. I hadn't checked out any details. Subie was tinted from factory but the issue for me was the glare, not the heat. Made it uncomfortable on my ageing (read balding !) pate ! and squinting while driving ('spose I could have worn sunnies instead of my specs !)

[MarkRSWagon]

Maybe one of the owners with a roof can pipe up, but Skoda's ones are already tinted quite a lot, and are 94+% UV protection in the glass alone.

I won't be getting the roof glass tinted.

Edit: and they have a reasonable level of ir (heat) protection too. Don't think of the glass like a glasshouse.....

I've had a pano roof RS wagon for 2 and a bit weeks now and you're right ... the pano glass has a very heavy tint with good heat protection. I ordered the pano roof mainly to lighten up the all black/grey interior and thought that I would always have to close the electric blind when driving in full sun in warmer months. Much to my surprise, I only close the blind when parked outside on a hot day but the sunroof blind open button is always pressed just after the start button (and today was a 31 degree sunny day). My family really love it too... especially the back seat passengers (there's a couple of pics of the roof on this thread on page 227)

I highly recommend it ... it's one of my favourite features of the car!

[Polo GTEye N9]

I've had a pano roof RS wagon for 2 and a bit weeks now and you're right ... the pano glass has a very heavy tint with good heat protection. I ordered the pano roof mainly to lighten up the all black/grey interior and thought that I would always have to close the electric blind when driving in full sun in warmer months. Much to my surprise, I only close the blind when parked outside on a hot day but the sunroof blind open button is always pressed just after the start button (and today was a 31 degree sunny day). My family really love it too... especially the back seat passengers (there's a couple of pics of the roof on this thread on page 227)

I highly recommend it ... it's one of my favourite features of the car!

Mark, stop it. Your making a very good case for the Pano Roof option. Can you post some pics of the roof from above please. Cheers Al

[GTR27]

Some sunroofs are, some aren't. The Skoda ones are excellent, but I know Nissan use old tech glass that is hot as buggery with no UV protection. Other car makers do to.

When doing my research before getting the roof (having to prove to my very pale wife it would be OK) it appears vag bought out the tech for glass for sunroof from hollandia, who were world leaders. Which is why they get the 'special' glass. Not sure if other makes get it.

[donweather]

In addition the quality tinted glass in the sunroof, my Mk 2 RS sunroof has a pretty good shade blind which basically blocks out 99% of the remaining heat/glare etc. Doesn't the Mk 3 have a similar blind?

The biggest advantage of the Mk 2 sunroof is you can pop the glass up when the car is parked in the sun, and in conjunction with a windscreen reflective blind, the car remains quite cool inside when parked in the sun (I also have tinted windows). And the windscreen wiper sensor automatically detects when it starts to rain and closes your sunroof automatically for you!!!!

[GTR27]

That's not too bad if it is genuine opti coat. You getting leather or cloth? 303 aerospace interior protectant is cheap and easy to apply.

[woofy]

I tested Toughseal well over 10yrs ago, and have had several cars go the full 5yrs they say it will. It was still on there and when I had panels repainted recently it was obvious where it wasn't. I'm sure some of the others may be as good or not. What I've found I need more is scratch resistance as the more modern water based paints are so soft. Whatever Hyundai use must be made of eggshells as it scratches quite deeply from little things.