Will Our Clear Tops Block UV's?

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Apr 28, 2010 | 01:46 PM

CAJUN C4

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Will Our Clear Tops Block UV's?

I was wondering if anyone knew if the Clear tops block out UV Rays?

Apr 28, 2010 | 02:06 PM

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Never heard of one, but if there was, it would be very expensive.

Apr 28, 2010 | 02:15 PM

CAJUN C4

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Never heard of one, but if there was, it would be very expensive.

I mean the Blue or Gray tinted ones. Not a solid top.

Apr 28, 2010 | 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

I mean the Blue or Gray tinted ones. Not a solid top.

I know, but call Melrose or another top manufacturer.

Apr 28, 2010 | 08:42 PM

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I think the tinted tops on C4s will block most short-wavelength UV, but they surely don't block infrared radiation. My LT4 car gets WAY hotter with the transparent top installed than it does with the painted top on the car.

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Apr 28, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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Temps inside were way cooler with the hard top quieter too. Id bet stiffer a bit also but who knows.

Apr 29, 2010 | 12:52 AM

Wiot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

I was wondering if anyone knew if the Clear tops block out UV Rays?

Funny you should ask that. As I was baking in my car the other day the same thought crossed my mind. My top has several large cracks in it so I'm getting a new one. I've decided I'm gonna go with a fiberglass top as a replacement and skip the acrylic one. If I want to look up and see the sun I'll take the top off.