Nowadays, most citizens use cars. And this is not surprising. Once upon a time, a car became a simple means of quick movement. There are many car manufacturers. In our country, preference is given to foreign cars. This is not news to anyone. Unfortunately, the domestic auto industry cannot compete with global giants. But now is not about that. In this article I want to reveal the following topic: athermal glass. After all, a car is not only an engine and a frame. You need to add glass for the full picture. Now there are many varieties of this material.
I would like to talk about a market novelty. Yes, it was athermal glass that relatively recently appeared on our vast expanses. Not every motorist knows what is at stake. A minimum of information always gives rise to a mass of implausible versions. But this car glass has a lot of advantages. However, many car owners are fraudulently misleading by selling fakes. Let's shed some light on this question. In fact, athermal glasses have one significant advantage - thermal insulation.
The coating is based on ultraviolet filters, which help to avoid the negative effects of the sun on the car interior. It looks like ordinary glass, only at the top there is an inconspicuous color strip. Manufacturers usually use green or brown. During manufacture, special reagents are added to the glass, which give the material different shades.
The main mission is to protect against infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Unfortunately, in our country, the number of factories that produce heat-protective glass can be counted on the fingers of one hand. And this information must be accepted by every motorist. That is why they are trying to foist us in multi-colored glass, passing it off as athermal. Fraudsters have been warming their hands for more than a year. They issue ordinary tinted windows with a glued color strip for a heat-shielding analogue.
As you understand, the price of it will be much higher than ordinary glass. That's why when buying this material you need to be alert. Remember that the production of automotive glass of this type will require modern equipment and professionalism. Best when buying, see the labeling. If a little-known company is indicated, most likely, they are trying to “cheat" you out of the blue. Plus, the type of heat-shielding glass must be indicated on the marking: TINTED or OVERTINTED. Here is a basic guideline that indicates the authenticity of athermal glass.
The first type of labeling means that the product is slightly greenish in color and has the property of heat absorption. At the same time, light transmission is up to 81%. The second type is a glass of saturated green color with increased thermal insulation. Move on. Pay attention to accuracy. An experienced manufacturer does everything clearly and competently. If the edges of the glass are unevenly processed, there are film residues, this indicates a makeshift method for the production of this material. Thus, it cannot be heat-shielding by definition, no matter what color it is painted.
The color shade possessed by athermal glasses is the consequences of treating the material with iron oxide or silver ions. Due to these additives, the material can partially absorb infrared light from the sun. Plus, the athermal windshield resists ultraviolet radiation. The above advantages help protect the car from burning out. Moreover, you do not need to spend money on expensive specialized systems, since athermal glass will give comfort to your trips. Proof of the popularity of this material is world statistics: more than 80% of cars are equipped with heat-resistant glass.