Sunroof is an premium feature in a car and now a days almost every 1 car among 4 cars sold comes with a sunroof. So it becomes a popular question that how to clean car sunroof and sunroof maintenance becomes important specially when it is contributing in a big amount to sale of a car.
Why We Should Clean Car Sunroof
- Sunroof is made of glass material and that’s why is can attract scratches from soil particles so cleaning regularly is a must.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance can save repair cost in long term.
- Sunroof is not fully weatherproof that means small particle dust can enter inside it
- A well maintained sunroof will give a better aesthetic view from inside. Dirty sunroof will ruin the experience.
- In winter the rubber coating gets harder and then the chance of damage of side rubber increases. So regular maintenance is a better solution.
- Cleaning it will stop dirt to enter the drain holes and prevent is chocking.
- Water entering inside the cabin will create moisture and can damage the electronic part.
- Also moisture will create bad smell and again ruin the cabin experience.
How To Clean Car Sunroof Cover
- Never use a Mineral Grease or Normal Grease. Using it will swell the rubber parts and eventually get leakage.
- Also the swell parts will make noise or will get jammed.
- The normal grease has a sticky nature using it will attract the dirt and eventually block the drains.
- Use of a Car duster is recommended for regular cleaning.
- If the car is standing in direct sun light then try not to put water directly on it. Sunroof glass will be hot and it will make glass weak.
- The sunroof glass will enter UV rays so we can have a sun protecting film on it.
- To clean the cover from inside we should use a foam cleaner. Do not use a brush to clean its dirt marks.
- First apply a foam cleaner and leave for some time then use a clean microfiber cloth clean it in one direction. Do not rub it in round direction it may produce lint.
How To Clean Car Sunroof Track
The sunroof has a slider motor on which the glass come forth and back. There are arts that make the sunroof work properly. It has Drive Rail Pivots, Cables and Gear Motors. So there are tips on how to clean car sunroof track.
Solution 1: Make a Solution to clean the sunroof track. Take 400ml of Water and put a spoonful Baking Soda into it. Put the solution into an empty spray bottle and solution is ready to use.
Solution 2: Take 200ml of water and add 10-15ml of liquid windshield cleaner. put it into an empty spray bottle and shake well.
- Litter and dust accumulates on the side rails so use a Vacuum Cleaner to clean the dust first.
- Check gas kit rubber it should not have any cutting mark.
- Check rails of sunroof it must be cleaned well from dust.
- Use any above solution and try to clean the sunroof track by spraying it. Remove the extra dust using a soft paint brush or a simple tooth brush may help Which is available at home.
- Now clean the side track using a clean Microfiber Cloth.
- Never use WD40 spray on the sunroof rubber seals.
- Only Silicon spray should be used to maintain the side coating made of rubber.
How To Clean Car Sunroof Drain
Sunroof is not water tight means water may enter through it inside the cabin. It is sealed using soft rubber through which everything passes inside.
- Never use a drain cleaner it not made to use here.
- Do not use any Corrosive Material to clean the drains also because it will damage the rubber lines.
- Never use any grease to lubricate the sunroof rubber it will attract more dust and block the drains.
- At least once in a week use simple water or simply Microfiber cloth this drain should be cleaned.
- Use a small wire to clean the clogged drain hole.
- Try to clean the drain holes using compressed air pass through it.
- Also lubricate the wind deflector. which maintain the outer pressure and inner pressure and prevent the sudden wind to enter inside
Benefits of having a sunroof
- It can help to keep interior cool when kept open as hot air is lighter and pass through it quickly.
- Aesthetic view useful in mountain areas.
- Helpful in tourism for better viewing experience and photography.
- Good for colder areas where more sunlight is needed.
- Enhances driving experience in different climates.
- Help release trapped heat.
- It give scenic view specially in rain fall season.
- Cabin looks roomy and airy and also feels big mostly when the interior are darker black in color
- Elevate the status its a premium feature,
- More natural light, No suffocation,
- Good for persons who make vlogs. Increased natural lighting inside the cabin so good for photoshoot and video shoot.
How To Clean Car Sunroof Glass
Clean the sunroof glass by water and then use a foaming car shampoo. Do not rub the glass area because it will create scratch marks. Try a soft microfiber cloth to clean it . After cleaning remove the extra water immediately because water evaporates quickly and then it will leave hard water mark on its surface. Do not clean it in a circular way it will leave swirl marks on the glass area.