This presentation gives you insight about the purpose of windshield in a car. It sheds light by focussing on when, why and how we should protect it.

1. Windshield Experts
Windshield Replacement

2. What is a Windshield?
• A transparent screen made of
glass, located at the front of a
vehicle and its occupants to
protect them from the wind and
weather.
• They are generally made
of laminated safety glass which
consists of two curved sheets
of glass with a plastic layer
laminated between them for
safety. These are then bonded
into the window frame.

3. Usage of Windshield
Most auto windshields are made
from laminated safety glass .
The majority of UV-radiation is absorbed by
the glass itself and any remaining radiation
is absorbed by the PVB bonding layer.
Windshields protect the vehicle's
occupants from wind and flying debris
such as dust, insects, and rocks. It also
provides an aerodynamically formed
window towards the front.

4. Leading Causes For
Windshield Damage
• Rocks, gravel or other debris could
hit the windshield and cause a
crack.
• Poor installation of the windshield.
• Accidents.
• Extreme temperature changes
expand or contract the part of the
windshield leading to a crack.
• Change in pressure.

5. Repair Or Replacement?
• Whether the windshield can be
repaired always depends upon
four factors; the size, type,
depth, and location of the
damage.
• Repair of cracks up to 61 cm
(24 in) is within permissible
limits and auto glass with severe
damage needs to be replaced.
• Circular bull's-eye, crack chips,
pits and star-shaped breaks can
be repaired without removing
the glass.

6. • Damage is on inside of the windshield.
• Deep damage on both layers of glass.
• Damage over rain sensor or internal
radio antenna.
• Damages that reach into the driver’s
critical viewing area.
• Complex multiple cracks.
• Very long cracks i.e. over 18–24 inches
(46–61 cm) long.
• Edge cracks.
When Is Replacement Essential?

7. • Correct installation of glass on the
automobile is specialized work.
• Glass with the correct sealant
provides 40% structural strength to
the roof of the car.
• In the absence of the correct fit,
there are chances of leakages, car
glass being blown away at high
speeds, occupants being ejected out
of the car in case of a collision, and
roof caving in, in case of a roll-over.
Windshield Removal

8. • Adhesives unite 2 bodies together,
e.g. Glass and metal which makes it
strong than sealants.
• Urethane is one of the best
adhesive available in the market.
• It is 90% stronger than silicone.
• It is approved by OEMs.
• Urethane has better elongation.
• Silicone is weak at joints and is
messy.
Use The Best Quality Adhesives

9. • Check windshield for leaks.
• Inspect and clean vehicle.
• Keep vehicle out of service until
safe ‘drive away time’ has been
obtained.
• Be sure to ask your installer how
long the adhesive will take to cure.
• Depending on weather conditions,
temperature, humidity and the
adhesive used, it can take
anywhere between 30 minutes to
24 hours for the adhesive to work.
After Installation

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