road surface most roads leave much to be desired. When driving, there is a high probability of getting cracks and chips on the car glass. To avoid this, you should contact the Ton Service company. Here, special protective films are glued onto the car that can protect the vehicle from unwanted damage.
Protection against chips and cracks will significantly save cash, nerves and time of the car owner. Once again no need to contact the service for repairs. Protective film for cars has many advantages:
- Made from high strength material;
- Long service life;
- It tolerates temperature extremes and other natural disasters;
- Does not pass ultraviolet rays;
- Reliable protection salon from burnout;
- Performs the function - "anti-rain";
- Easy to clean and wash;
- Allows wipers to more effectively clean rain and snow drops from the glass, resulting in significantly improved visibility road lane during cloudy weather.
The film for protection against chips can be of two types:
- Clear Plex (Madico);
- Clear Guard (Ultra Vision).
ClearPlex is completely light and transparent. It has no special qualities, except for saving glass from rapid abrasion and protecting it from chips, cracks and scratches.
High quality ClearGuard bonded with outside. It is practically invisible, does not distort the main color design of the car. In hot weather, the bright rays of the sun practically do not fall into the cabin motor vehicle. This allows you to leave a comfortable environment inside, use less air conditioning, thereby saving fuel from unnecessary costs.
Quite a few important role playing in the car Windshield, but much worse when it gets damaged. To protect against such troubles, there is a tool like armoring glass with a film. Let's talk about the principle and process of booking.
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Any motorist sooner or later after a thorough washing of the windshield notices chips or potholes on it. The first thought that comes to mind is how to get rid of them. There are a lot of chemicals, polishes and other substances that rub and remove chips. But after a while they reappear on the glass. This process is caused by the fact that the substance is simply washed out or blown out under pressure (while driving) from damaged areas.
Much worse if, instead of chipping, the windshield is damaged and cracked. Then chemistry will not help, you will need to resort to worth repairing(and there is no guarantee that the repair will be of high quality and will last a long time) or a complete replacement of the glass. Often, markings are put on the glass itself and it must match with the rest in the car. If there is a difference, then when reselling the car, new buyer can see and lower the price.
In any case, whatever you say, windshield damage is a nuisance. Progress does not stand still, and in connection with the appearance of such a problem, engineers come up with new technologies. One of them is a special film for armoring glass. It should be understood right away that it will not save you from a strong blow, vandals or a gunshot into glass, but it will take some part of the force of the blow.
Booking film
As already mentioned, the main purpose of such a film is to protect the surface of the glass. The film can be used both for the windshield and for the side and rear, it all depends on the desire and capabilities of the customer. According to the rules, a thicker film is usually used for the windshield, and thinner for the side and rear ones.
The outer part of the glass is covered with a film, since the external impact must first fall on the film, and only then on the glass, not vice versa. Film care technology for each manufacturer is individual and has its own approach, but there is no difficulty. From the outside, the film is not noticeable at all, nor does it affect the rain sensors or other systems involved through the windshield.
How does the film protect
Many experts and experienced drivers they say that it is best to stick a protective film on new glass, that is, immediately after buying a car or after high-quality polishing from chips. But still the principle of film protection remains the same.
After the sticker procedure, the film is re-polished to remove light reflection when exposed to direct sunlight. The protection consists in the fact that when a stone, gravel or other material hits, both at speed and in a calm position, due to the thickness of the film, the impact force is reduced.
As an example, at a speed of 90 km / h, from an oncoming or in front of a car, a stone flew out from under the wheels and along the trajectory, as it usually happens, hits the windshield. Often, if the stone oncoming lane, then his speed is double yours. Thus, a blow from even a small stone will cause considerable damage, the glass will at least crack or crack well.
If there is a film on the glass for booking, the result will be completely different. Firstly, a lot will depend on the thickness of the film, the thicker, the less likely it is to be damaged, but you should not install a very thick one either. The film, not the windshield, will take the entire blow on itself and soften the blow as much as possible, while due to its elasticity it will change the trajectory of the stone.
You don't have to be an expert to understand how this " armored glass”, but by protecting the car in advance, you can achieve additional security while driving.
In addition to impact protection, the film also protects against ultraviolet rays, and this protects the interior from fading, has anti-rain properties, which improves visibility in rainy weather.
Choosing a protective film
Choosing a film is not such a difficult process, it is worth considering several factors. The first step is to understand how the film will be installed, since at home it is almost impossible to apply it to glass yourself. The next step is to choose the thickness of the film, if the glass of your car is almost vertical relative to the car, then the film should be chosen thicker, since the impact force when hit by a stone will be maximum.
If the glass is tilted as much as possible, it is not worth gluing a thick film either. Also, when choosing, you need to consider the manufacturer. ClearPlex is considered the most popular, as it has been on the market for such technology for a long time. In particular, more than one stage of refinement has been completed, according to customer reviews.
The main criteria for choosing a film for glass can be considered:
- impact resistance;
- explosion resistance;
- fire resistance;
- light transmission capacity;
- the presence of a toning function or not.
Protective film installation process
The process itself at first glance seems simple, wiped the glass and pasted the film. But if you understand the result and dig deeper, then it is not so simple. The application process takes place in several stages.
First of all, he prepares a sketch on the glass, for this we put a piece of film on the glass of the car and adjust it as much as possible to fit the right dimensions. Cut preferably with sharp scissors or a scalpel.
Next, we prepare the glass on which the film will be applied. It should be thoroughly washed and rubbed, so that there are no piles and streaks, otherwise, in the sun, it will not only spoil the view, but you will not see the road at all.
Application principle protective film on glass is the same as car tinting. The soapy solution is applied to the prepared glass, and moistened with the same solution reverse side film that will adhere to the glass. Next, the soap solution and air are gradually squeezed out between the glass and the film, with sliding movements from the center to the sides.
After the immediate removal of air and soap solution, some resort to drying and sizing with a blow dryer or other means to warm the surface. Thus, the film will not only lie well on the glass surface, but will also fix the cuts of the film along its perimeter.
Price of work and film
Depending on the selected film and the scale of the reservation, the price may vary. For the most part, such a film is brought from the USA, but the work is painstaking and difficult. As a result, the cost is often estimated in dollars.
The price of installing a film on glass with its cost (often they offer film in installation centers) for cars is $ 150. Mostly on glass cars there is a piece of film measuring 1.5 m by 1 m. It is possible that the cost may be higher. It is said that it is easier to buy a new windshield than to carry out protection for such a price. But still, sometimes the original glass with native markings is much more valuable, even in a cracked state, than a new non-original one.
But since new generations of cars change, and their glasses, respectively, too, then the price can change proportionally.
There are both pros and cons to filming. We have already considered the pros regarding the reservation of the windshield, but the fragility can be noted from the minuses. As an example, dust and sand particles often collect between the rubber bands of the wipers and the glass. As a result, when the wipers rub against the glass, the film will be scratched and damage lines will be clearly visible through frequent damage.
Yet final decision about whether to put a protective film on the glass or not accepts the owner of the car.
Video of glass protective film testing process:
Good day to all good people. The article is devoted to the protection of auto glass from damage and the rules of care. Glass, albeit automotive, is a fragile material prone to chips, cracks and scratches. The windshield suffers to a greater extent due to its size and location.
If the damage is serious and endangers driving safety, the windshield must be replaced. It is not possible to carry out the work independently, because it is required special equipment. It is better to turn to specialists.
Elementary precautions to avoid damage to the windshield. In fact, everything is quite simple and understandable for every motorist without exception.
There are situations where damage to the glass surface cannot be prevented. A stone flying from under the wheels of oncoming vehicles cannot be foreseen, but careful attention to the operation of the car can reduce the risk of glass damage to a minimum level.
Common causes of windshield damage and how to prevent them:
Sudden temperature drop
Washing the glass of a car with cold water in a hot summer can lead to a crack. In the sun, the surface heats up to 80 degrees and if you douse it with cold water, the risk of a crack will increase many times over.
Many car owners manage to defrost the windshield in winter hot water. sharp drop temperature causes damage in the form of cracks.
Careless handling of wiper blades
Often, the elementary replacement of wiper blades ends with a blow to the glass and damage to it. There is a crack or deep chip. It is recommended to lower the wipers smoothly without sudden movements.
Cleanliness of wiper blades
Small particles of sand flying from under the wheels of passing or oncoming Vehicle deposited on the surface of the windshield. The active use of wipers without cleaning the brushes leads to the appearance on the surface of the glass small scratches and abrasions.
rubble on the road
Summer, period repair work on the roads. Road Services crushed stone is actively used to strengthen asphalt. Speed limit signs are posted and the roadbed is strewn with fine gravel.
It is recommended to move along sections of the road strewn with gravel at the lowest possible speed. It is better to cling to the edge of the roadway. In this way, gravel can be avoided from falling into the glass.
Anti-gravel film
Sticking a transparent anti-gravel film allows you to minimize the risk of damage to auto glass. The impact force is distributed over a larger area and extinguished. The cost of using the film is minimal, but the effect will exceed the wildest expectations.
Auto glass care
Windshield care instructions
timely and proper care behind the windshield extends its life. Many car owners unfortunately neglect the rules, which contributes to the appearance on the surface of the glass minor damage.
Timely replacement of rubber bands wipers
During the season, the wipers of an average car make more than 100 thousand movements. Rubber bands have limits of resistance and wear out. Roughened rubber, which has not changed for a long time, scratches the surface of auto glass.
Detergents
for washing automotive glass special chemicals. It is unacceptable to use aggressive substances that can cause irreversible damage.
Defroster
In winter, the windshield of a car standing on the street is covered with a thin layer of ice. The active use of a plastic scraper over time leads to the formation of a mass of small damage. The level of permeability of the material is reduced, which negatively affects safety.
It is much easier and more convenient to use special chemicals to destroy the ice crust. After a few minutes the glass will be clean.
Chips and cracks
When chips and cracks appear on the surface windshield steps must be taken to repair them as soon as possible. You won't be able to do it on your own.
Requires special equipment and tools. It is necessary to seal the damage with transparent tape and go to the specialists.
The above tips for caring for auto glass will help extend its life and reduce the risk of damage to a minimum.
