Everything You Need To Know About Windshields
Everything you need to know about windshields The windshield glasses of our cars are made of laminated glass, which offers a layer of security in the event of accidents or road crashes. This laminated glass in made of two pieces of glass with a very thin layer of vinyl between them. These three pieces are laminated together using a heating process under high pressure in an autoclave, which is a special oven. When a safety glass is struck by a small object, the outer layer of the windshield can break off easily. The glass shatters but does not fly apart because these broken pieces will stick onto the vinyl lining. The rear view and side mirror are made of tempered glass where the glass is heated to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. This process makes the glass stronger and even more tempered. Tempered glass can only disintegrate into small pieces and nothing shall injure the passengers or driver. Every integral part of a car is an assembly; hence, it comes from the original equipment manufacturer that includes the windshield. They look simple; however, they are two pieces of glass bent in a precise way. This will not fit into any car if the windshield does not meet the exact specifications of the manufacturer.
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