What is windshield distortion?
Distortion in windshields is a manufacturing defect, caused by uneven heating/cooling of the glass during the process or it could also be imperfect bonding of the interlayers.
Why does my windshield look wavy?
Another sign that may indicate your windshield is not installed correctly is a windshield that either looks crooked or has a wavy pattern to it when you look out of it. Typically this occurs when your windshield has already shifted. However, the shift is so slight that you may not notice it just by looking at your car.
What causes distortion in glass?
Environmental factors like barometric pressure and elevation can affect your glass. Constantly changing temperature fluctuations based on the time of day, season, and other environmental factors will also distort glass.
How do you tell if a windshield has been replaced?
3 Signs Your Car’s Windshield Has Not Been Correctly Installed
- Sign #1: You can hear a dull ‘whoosh’ sound emanating from your car’s windshield while you drive.
- Sign #2: The view from inside the car looks wavy or crooked.
- Sign #3: Water on dashboard, but you can’t recall any incident of a spill.
Does toughened glass look different?
Because of its high resistance to heat and breakage, tempered glass is widely preferred for building and establishment windows. To the untrained eye, tempered glass may seem to look the same as any type of glass.
Can you see through toughened glass?
Obscure glass allows you to lower the visibility through a glass panel. Opaque glass sits right down at the very extreme end of that scale, and leaves the glass completely impossible to see through.
What are the tolerances for distortion in glass?
In addition, due to the nature of production, a variation in thickness is inevitable and can contribute to the distortion of a panel. The tolerances range from +/- 2mm to +/- 1mm, depending on the thickness of the glass.
How are visual distortions accepted in glass manufacturing?
A certain element of visual distortion is accepted in glass manufacturing. The glasses that are ‘processed’, such as toughened glass, go through additional manufacturing processes which can change the visual appearance of the glazing.
Are there standards for inspection of curved glass?
However, guidance relating to inspection of curved glass panels in codes and standards is generally related to perceptibility of defects. As quantifying visual distortions in curved glass panels is a challenging task, they are often only described to a certain extend.
What causes optical distortions in curved glass panels?
As quantifying visual distortions in curved glass panels is a challenging task, they are often only described to a certain extend. The cause of optical distortions can be traced back to production, processing and/or installation.
What causes distortion in the glass on a windshield?
Distortion in windshields is a manufacturing defect, caused by uneven heating/cooling of the glass during the process or it could also be imperfect bonding of the interlayers. This should be no problem for your dealer to rectify under warranty but make sure your dealer fits only Original Equipment (OE)…
Are there any distortions in a Pilkington windshield?
Distortions are a pretty common theme in ALL replacement glass. This doesn’t make it excusable. I have had distortions in all makes of windshield, FYG, XYG, PPG, PGW, Pilkington, and others, OEM or not. It’s up to the replacement tech to do proper quality control prior to installation.
How can you tell if your windshield is not properly installed?
When you look at your car in the sunlight, your windshield glass should appear smooth and consistent. If you notice any waves or bumps in the glass, this is a sure sign of a quality issue with your new windshield glass. This is yet another sign that your installer did not get your windshield glass from the manufacturer.
What do you need to know about new windshield glass?
If you notice any waves or bumps in the glass, this is a sure sign of a quality issue with your new windshield glass. This is yet another sign that your installer did not get your windshield glass from the manufacturer. Did your installers give you the “green light” to drive your car home immediately after the windshield was replaced?