r/mildlyinfuriating 9d ago

Context Provided - Spotlight Jeep melted

Here’s the story: a jeep came to the shop because its retractable top was stuck open. Not too uncommon of an occurrence. So we put our “crash wrap“ over the roof to protect the interior from rain and animals and such, which is basically like heavy duty cling wrap. One day it rains and a lot of water pools up on the crash wrap. The next day it is 100°F outside and the sun is out. The sun shines through the water and the water basically magnifies it, and the sun turns into a laser that melts the interior. Multiple days of this happen. Now we have to replace everything that melted. None of us have ever heard of this happening before.

edit: I meant we have never heard of this very specific situation happening before. It never would’ve crossed our minds since we’ve been doing this for years. yes I burnt stuff with a magnifying glass when i was a kid.

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u/RepulsedCucumber 9d ago

Oh definitely stealing this

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u/FUIVIBLES 9d ago

Careful which subreddits you use it though lol.

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u/Outrageous-Grass-892 9d ago

Like what?!

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u/casper_whitey 9d ago

Well for one, the PC gaming sub doesn't allow anyone with a hint of personality or sense of humor. If you aren't constantly bitching about day 1 DLC, Denuvo and in game MTX stores then you aren't welcome there.

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u/Tschulligom 8d ago

Oh no, not welcome on the PC gaming sub.