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Tempered Vs. Laminated Glass Explained

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  Did you know that the glass on the front and rear windshield of your car is different? Don't trust us? Well, you can look at broken ones (we don't mean you break them yourself). The windshield in the front will most likely be cracked but would still be attached, whereas the back one breaks into tiny round pieces when you apply stress Both windshields are made from different types of glass, named laminated glass and tempered glass. Here's a list to show how both of them are different: How Are Both Windshields Glass Made? Windshield glasses are designed to ensure the safety of the passengers inside the vehicle during a crash. Both types of windshield glass are made using different methods . The laminated glass (front) is formed using layers of glass with vinyl in between them, with the resin used to stick them together. Think of it as a glass sandwich that ensures the glass will stick together with other pieces when shattered. Tempered mirrors (rear) are developed by heatin...

3 Myths About Auto Glass Answered!

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More than 12 million motor vehicle crashes  occur in America each year. In these accidents, the   person sitting in the front  is at most risk. In America, in order to reduce the risk of injury, motor vehicles use a special kind of glass named auto glass to reduce the risk of injury to these passengers. People generally have misconceptions about auto glass. Let's debunk the top myths people have about auto glass:    1.  Can You Remove  Scratches From Auto Glass Windshields? Windshields made of auto glass have to deal with many things like flying debris and wind that come along your way while driving. While they protect you from the outside environment, they also suffer wear and tear, leaving scratch marks on them. It's widely believed that scratches on glass can be removed using common items such as clear nail polishes or resin etc., but unfortunately, it's false. Even though if applied on minor scratches, they may be concealed; it's only a temporary f...