As the name suggests, it's a durable coating applied on the surface of the glass to make it withstand harsh conditions. Glass coating has pure glass molecular in liquid format.
Not only is its durability enhanced, but it also lets glass achieve protection against scratches and attain properties like anti-glare and self-cleaning properties.?
There are various types of glass coatings used in vehicles but some of the very prominent ones are as follows:?
- Low emissivity (low e-coating) - These types of vehicle coatings are given to shield the walls of the cars from heat and harmful ultraviolet rays and help the vehicles retain their energy back.?
- Self-cleaning coatings - Have you seen a glass that very easily cleans itself with very little effort? Such coatings on the glass surfaces make this happen. These kinds of coatings employ photocatalytic and hydrophilic properties that help dirt float away from the surface.?
- Tinted glass coatings - These are the coatings on glass surfaces that impart certain colours to them making the inside environment cool and unaffected from heat.?
- Security coatings - Vehicles tend to get damaged in an accident, no matter how big or small the accident is, it causes a certain level of damage to the glass. Via these glass coatings, an additional level of security gets locked and breakage is reduced.?
Where are these glass coatings found in the vehicle??
In a vehicle, let’s take a car’s example to understand better. A car is divided into two parts - it has an exterior body and an inner look.?
The exterior body of the car has glass windows, a windshield and a sunroof. Cori Coatings explains certain ways in which glass coatings are done on cars.?
- Surface Cleaning - The glass surface on which the coatings have to be applied should be thoroughly cleaned and free from debris.?
- Coating Application - Exterior glass surface coating can be applied via a microfibre cloth or a spray bottle. In many cases, glass coatings in automation are applied using an applicator pad.
- Buffing - It simply means to even out all the coating to every corner of the glass and remove the excess.?
- Final Overview - To see whether the coating has settled or not is also a big task. The difference is visible after the coating has been applied but monitoring it at least once is important.?
In the interior surface of a vehicle (car for example), the glass coating is applied to windows and mirrors.?
6 Reasons why glass coatings are applied on Vehicles are;
- Improves Clarity - Glass coatings reduce any amount of dirt that settles on the surface - making it easier to clean.
- Block out UV Rays - It is quite interesting that when a thin film is applied on the surface of any vehicle, it blocks UV Rays from entering and discolouration due to oxidation.?
- Shield Against Chemicals - Glass coatings add a certain protective shield for the vehicle’s exterior body and chemical attacks will be less effective on them.?
- Helps the Drivers - Since the coatings are done on glass, better clarity is achieved - not letting the dirt sit on them. Proactive coatings allow the light to fall on the glass without hampering the vision.
- Easy Maintenance - With a good glass coating, a protective shield ensures that there is no contamination and the vehicles tend to appear new for years.?
- Extra Layer of Smoothness - Glass coatings not only add extra shine and protection to the vehicle but also add smoothness to the surface. This adds another value to the body - no water or residue remains and flows down easily. This makes maintenance very easy.?
So now we know what are the benefits of car glass coatings and why a driver must ensure it is properly done. Glass coating not only enhances overall glass durability but also protects the surface of the vehicles against UV protection, glare reduction, scratch resistance, thermal insulation etc.?
Not to forget that glass is a sustainable substance and through the glass coating, vehicles use less energy which contributes to a safer environment.?
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