Auto Glass Glossary
A-Pillar Molding
Normally attach with metal,
nylon or plastic retainers and is located on the left
and right side of the windshield between the roof and
the hood. Auto Glass – glass that is installed on a
vehicle’s body.
Back Glass
Is the auto glass located in the
very back of the vehicle and some may refer to this
as the back window.
Back Window
See back glass above.
Blue Tape
Used to hold the auto glass in place
while it meets the SDAT- Safe Drive Away Time.
Blue Tint
Normally seen on old Toyotas and new Mercedes
auto glass. Hold a white piece of paper under the glass
to confirm the color.
Butyl Tape
A black sealant used on bolt in
back, quarter and side auto glass. It is also used in
most windshield moldings to help adhesion to the auto
glass windshield.
Carlex
An OEM brand normally installed on Nissan
at the auto manufacturer.
Carlite
An OEM brands that is typical installed
on Ford, Lincoln, Mazda Pickup and Mercury.
Cowl
The black or grayish panel the runs the
length of your windshield below the windshield wipers.
Defroster- is not the same as a heated windshield. The
defroster is controlled by the a/c and heater controls
on the dashboard.
Dots
Is located around the perimeter of the
frit on most vehicles for extra decoration.
Electrochromic Mirrors
Automatically dim at
night when someone high beam shines onto the mirror
to reduce glare.
Frit
Please see our
Photo and read our Blog
about the Third Visor Frit.
Green Tint
The most common color of modern windshields.
If you are unsure the color hold a white piece of paper
to the inside of the windshield and look from the outside
to confirm the color.
Heated Windshields
Most vehicles are not heated.
Look for a horizontal line near the lower part of your
windshield. The color is typically black to gray or
may be gold. Land Rovers have a wire mesh embedded into
the windshield. Infrared
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Laminated Glass
Two layers of plate glass are sandwiched between one
layer of PVB that reduces noise and actually cracks
similar to a front windshield.
See
Photo
Long Knife
Is a auto glass technician knife used to remove auto
glass urethane and assit in removing auto glass.
Molding
Attaches to the perimeter of the windshield
either on top, three sides or in rare cases all the
way around the glass. Normally made of rubber or metal
and should be replaced when your windshield is replaced
since it may tear or the butyl or adhesive that is on
the molding separates when removed from windshield.
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Rain Sensor
Is a sensor attach to the front
windshield. When turn on it will detect when it rains
and turn your windshield wipers on automatically. It
is located near your rearview mirror and is typically
visible from the outside.
Side Glass
Located on the sides
of vans and utility vehicles. They may be between the front doors
glass and the quarter windows. Some even open outwards.
Summation:
Solar
Stationary
Means the auto glass
does not open.
Sunroof
Located on the roof and it may
open.
Tint
The color of the auto glass or may be
considered window film.
Urethane
Adhesive used to attach the auto glass to the vehicle.
We use Dow Chemical BetaSeal 1 with a 1 Hour Safe Drive
Away Time ( Data
on BetaSeal 1 PDF File)
Vent Glass
The glass located normally in the
back door and does not move. Older vehicles may have
these on the front doors either moveable or stationary.
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