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SPF50 Glass Sun Roof

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Mustang 2009 Convertible

— July 27, 2008 — Autos
Sports cars with sun roofs are popular but alas too much sun can burn. So for the 2009 Mustang, Ford has come up a glass roof option which will give the driver protection equivalent to a SPF50 sunscreen rating whilst still being able to enjoy the natural light.

What Ford did was to introduce several panels of specially tinted safety glass for the sun roof. Infared rays are thus largely blocked from entering the car. As a bonus, the car's interior finish will also be protected from discoloration. The built-in roller blind allows the car's occupants to control how much light gets in. Sound and vibrational dampening comes from the thin layer of vinyl included in the glass.

This sun roof is an option for both the base line V-6 model and the GT V-8 coupe which can be installed for $1,995.
Trend Themes
1. Glass Sun Roof - Incorporating specially tinted safety glass in sun roofs to provide SPF50 protection and preserve interior finish.
2. Infrared Blocking - Using specially tinted glass to block infrared rays and improve comfort and protection in sun roofs.
3. Customizable Natural Lighting - Incorporating a built-in roller blind in sun roofs to allow occupants to control the amount of natural light entering the car.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunity for car manufacturers to incorporate SPF50 glass sun roofs as a premium option.
2. Glass Manufacturing - Opportunity for glass manufacturers to develop and supply specially tinted safety glass for sun roof applications.
3. Interior Finishing - Opportunity for interior finishing companies to design products and materials that can withstand sun exposure and maintain color stability.
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