| Terms: |
Definitions: |
| Coated Glass |
Glass with a chemical film applied to one surface. The film can provide
such enhanced performance characteristics as privacy, solar or mirror effects. |
| Diversity Antenna |
Combines the reception from two or more antennas on the vehicle. They
work together to archive superior radio reception. They usually appear as
a thin brown or orange line inside the glass. |
| Dot Matrix Shade/Third Visor Frit |
The traditional gradient shade band in the laminate is replaced by a dot
matrix frit across the top of the windshield. These little black dots are
painted onto one of the glass surfaces. |
| Electrochromic Mirror |
Also known as an auto-dim mirror. A rear view mirror that senses light
and automatically dims. |
| Encapsulated |
A glass part that has a molding attached. Sometimes at the top only, or
around three or four sides of the glass. |
| Filler Strip |
A strip inserted into a rubber gasket after the glass is installed, forcing
the gasket against the glass to form a seal and improve the grip. It is
sometimes called locking a bead or spline. |
| Frit |
The black painted border around the perimeter of the auto glass. This
painted area serves two purposes. First, is aesthetics. Second, it blocks
the sun's rays from deteriorating the adhesive that structurally bonds the
auto glass to the vehicle. |
| Glass Color |
Almost all auto glass is tinted with a specific color, which is typically
blue, green or brown. To determine which color is in your vehicle, simply
hold a piece of white paper behind your glass. |
| Heads up Display (HUD) |
Heads up display. Some of your vehicle's key instrumentation is flashed
up onto the bottom of the windshield. This allows a driver to check speed,
etc. without having to take their eyes off the road. |
| Heated Wiper Park Area |
A windshield contains heater grids across the lower part of the glass
where the wipers rest. Usually visible as a brown or grey lines running
horizontally at the base of the windshield. |
| Includes Attachment |
A piece of glass that includes an attachment will have the necessary border to attach the glass. |
| Infrared |
A term used in the auto glass industry to describe solar coated glass. |
| LDWS |
Lane Departure Warning System. |
| Light Sensor |
A sensor usually located on the windshield that senses the absence of
light and turns the headlights on. |
| Molding |
A finishing strip used to secure the glass. |
| Night Vision |
An infrared camera mounted on the vehicle which detects objects further
ahead than the headlights reach, and displays the images on a section of
the windshield. |
| PAAS |
Pre-Applied Adhesive Strip. |
| Privacy |
Window is tinted a shade darker, usually from the rear doors and back. |
| Rain Sensor |
A sensor usually located near the windshield's rear view mirror that senses
rain and activates the windshield wipers. |
| Solar |
Auto glass that blocks out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays thereby
reducing the sun's damage and keeping the inside of the vehicle cooler. |
| Tinted Glass |
Glass to which a small amount of color has been added consistently throughout
the glass. Batch tinting reduces glare and absorbs heat. |
| Urethane |
A powerful adhesive used to bond the glass to the frame of the vehicle. |
