Transparent Top Question
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Guys Guys Guys & Gals.
If you have the transparent top and like the open view I strongly suggest that you go to a tint shop and check out a CLEAR tint they have that literally appears to block almost all of the heat from the sun.
It is a 3M product line called Crystalline.
3M claims that all films in the Crystalline line reject 99.9 percent of UV radiation and 90 to 97 percent of infrared radiation.
I just picked up a transparent roof and will be taking it in to get the Crystaline tint on it.
I would have done it also on my car windows but on the C6 due to the large curved rear window nobody will do it because it is a thicker film.
Check the Heat Test
If you have the transparent top and like the open view I strongly suggest that you go to a tint shop and check out a CLEAR tint they have that literally appears to block almost all of the heat from the sun.
It is a 3M product line called Crystalline.
3M claims that all films in the Crystalline line reject 99.9 percent of UV radiation and 90 to 97 percent of infrared radiation.
I just picked up a transparent roof and will be taking it in to get the Crystaline tint on it.
I would have done it also on my car windows but on the C6 due to the large curved rear window nobody will do it because it is a thicker film.
Check the Heat Test
Last edited by mikeCsix; May 29, 2018 at 06:24 PM.
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My Window Sticker says Transparent Top (Replaces STD Roof Panel) $750
First post, long time lurker! Finally in the market for my first Corvette and I've come across a 2013 3LT that only has the transparent top. I was under the impression that the transparent top was an option and if the car had that it also had the solid. Am I wrong?
Thank you for all the knowledge that I've gathered so far!
Michael[/QUOTE
when I bought my '09 3LT (01/2017), it came with both tops.
I much prefer the contrast of the clear top. I will use the solid top only when the temps get into the 100's. at that temp, the AC can't keep up.
otherwise, it's the only I use.
Thank you for all the knowledge that I've gathered so far!
Michael[/QUOTE
when I bought my '09 3LT (01/2017), it came with both tops.
I much prefer the contrast of the clear top. I will use the solid top only when the temps get into the 100's. at that temp, the AC can't keep up.
otherwise, it's the only I use.
