lcswart/iStock/Getty Images. Metallized windshields are also known as metal oxide windshields. Metal particles in the glass reduce the amount of visible light, infrared and ultraviolet radiation entering vehicles.
What's a metallic windscreen?
Metallic windscreens are installed on many European vehicles and some Lexus models. These windscreens interfere with the signal of electronic devices such as GPS antennas and radar detectors.
Do windshields have a coating on them?
Most glass treatments work by coating your windshield with a water-repellent silicone film. The coating makes water bead up and improves the wiper blade's ability to remove the water. The coating also makes it easier to wipe off ice and bugs.
What are the dots on my windscreen?
These dots are actually called frits. A frit is a painted black enamel that's baked around the borders of a windscreen during the manufacturing process. ... They use those black enamel outside the windshield to block the sun's ultraviolet rays from melting the adhesive underneath the band.2017-05-15
What is a metal oxidized windshield?
What is a Metalized Windshield? The glass in these windshields, sometimes installed in higher-end luxury vehicles, contains a thin layer of metal oxide that is applied during the laminating stage of the manufacturing process. This coating helps to block ultraviolet (UV) rays.
What material is used in windshields?
laminated safety glass
How do I know if my windshield is metal oxide?
Signs to look for include a purple or blue tint to the windshield, a “cut out” section around the rearview mirror where coating wasn't applied (this allows for transponder mounting), and notations in the windshield's bug.