2018 Allroad "Privacy Glass" sun and heat protection?
02-15-2018, 06:26 AM
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2018 Allroad "Privacy Glass" sun and heat protection?
I have factory ordered a 2018 Allroad to replace my 2016 A6 (lease ends in May.) I always tint the windows on my cars to both reduce cabin heat in the sun, and also to protect occupants from UV (I'm susceptible to skin cancer.) I see that the Allroad has "Privacy Glass" listed in the Standard Features of the car. The pictures depict the rear doors and cargo area windows to be factory tinted. My questions are:
1. Does anyone know the UV and heat blocking properties of the privacy glass?
2. What is the VLT% (visual light transmission percentage) of the privacy glass?
3. Does the sunroof also have this factory tinting, and does it block light and UV?
Massachusetts has a 35% VLT limit on all windows except windshield. My intention is to tint the front door windows to 35% or as close as possible to the privacy glass. I will also have to add clear UV protectant and/or tint to the sunroof if what comes from the factory is not adequate.
1. Does anyone know the UV and heat blocking properties of the privacy glass?
2. What is the VLT% (visual light transmission percentage) of the privacy glass?
3. Does the sunroof also have this factory tinting, and does it block light and UV?
Massachusetts has a 35% VLT limit on all windows except windshield. My intention is to tint the front door windows to 35% or as close as possible to the privacy glass. I will also have to add clear UV protectant and/or tint to the sunroof if what comes from the factory is not adequate.
03-05-2018, 05:37 PM
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It is about 28% on the rear windows. The sunroof glass is darker than this, also.
I don't remember anymore off the top of my head, but the sunroof has a UVA transmission of about less than 5%, and UVB is less than 1%.
I don't remember anymore off the top of my head, but the sunroof has a UVA transmission of about less than 5%, and UVB is less than 1%.
03-06-2018, 05:10 AM
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Great! The sunroof... nice, large panoramic that it is... sounds perfect. I'm curious what the UV rating on the windows is. Looks like I'll only have to worry about tinting the front door windows.
03-06-2018, 05:19 AM
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What do you want to know? It's on order, and I expect to take delivery on or around May 15. I spec'd it as a 2018 A4 allroad, Premium Plus, Matador Red, Nougat Brown, Dark Brown Walnut Wood, navigation, cold weather, warm weather, black headliner, rear side airbags. Ready for tailgating at the NE Revs games this season!
03-06-2018, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by eajack
What do you want to know? It's on order, and I expect to take delivery on or around May 15. I spec'd it as a 2018 A4 allroad, Premium Plus, Matador Red, Nougat Brown, Dark Brown Walnut Wood, navigation, cold weather, warm weather, black headliner, rear side airbags. Ready for tailgating at the NE Revs games this season!
