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Armored film on glass protects a vehicle from mechanical influences and the effects of brute physical force. But this does not mean that such material will protect the surface of the car from firearms. In other words, it is an anti-shock film that provides longer glass life and protection.

Damage to car glass

Application of protective coating

This type of shockproof film can be used to cover any car. When glass hits, the risk of cracking is almost completely eliminated. As a result, the driver and passengers can be completely protected from injury from glass fragments.

Also, this type of protective coating is often called anti-gravel film. It protects the paint surface of the car from hail, rubble, and impacts while driving on a bad road.

That is, any minor mechanical damage does not threaten the surface of your car.

Resistance of armored film to scratches and impacts

Windshield armor

Signs to contact a specialist

• They broke glass and took out personal belongings
• The interior is heating up
• Glass seals get scratched
• Protection against glass fragments flying around the cabin during an accident
• Additional soundproofing of the cabin

Cost of booking auto glass

A service such as glass booking in Moscow is becoming increasingly popular among motorists. And this is not surprising, because a special protective film helps solve many problems:

• Protect the car interior from burglars. Even with a strong impact, the glass will not shatter into pieces, as a result, the attacker will not be able to quickly enter the cabin, and the car owner will have time to solve the problem;
• Protect the upholstery from fading. The armor film creates an additional barrier to ultraviolet rays;
• Save on glass replacement. When gravel gets in from the road, cracks and chips can form on the glass surface, resulting in poor visibility and requiring glass replacement. The armoring film protects it from damage by stones and branches, and also prevents scratches from windshield wipers;
• Protect the driver and passengers from debris during an accident. The film will not allow glass to scatter throughout the cabin and injure people in it.

Cost of booking one glass

Auto glass studio “RADICAL AUTO” – armor films at a competitive price

By using the services of our auto glass studio “RADICAL AUTO”, you can make your car safer in a short time. Reserving a windshield takes no more than an hour, and we are also ready to cover all car windows.

We offer:

• Services of professional craftsmen with extensive experience;
• High-quality films from 112 microns from well-known American and European manufacturers. Application of the film does not change the refraction of light and does not affect visual sensations;
• Films with a tinting effect that comply with traffic police standards;
• Lifetime warranty on work performed, world-class service.

The cost of the service depends primarily on the cost of the film. The stronger and better quality the film, the more expensive it will cost. Protective film for windshields and windshields usually costs more, as it is characterized by increased strength. After all, it is these glasses that bear the main load during vehicle operation. For rear windows, you can choose a medium-density film material; it costs less, but also provides good protection.

In addition, the class and make of the car will influence the final cost. Our studio specialists will select for you the best option that meets your requirements and budget.

Booking Features

The pasting procedure requires a highly qualified specialist. This is due to the fact that car glass armor is made with rather thick film materials, and the technician has to apply them to glass that has a large bend. In addition, each car brand differs not only in the diameter and curvature of the glass bend, but also in the size of the gap between the seals.

To ensure your booking is completed with impeccable quality, contact professionals. Only in this case will your car receive reliable protection!

Types of anti-gravel coating

The shockproof film is made from a high-strength polymer. Due to the fact that the film has a structure of different chemical compounds, it is characterized by high elasticity and durability.

Shockproof films are classified according to the degree of darkness:

• light transmittance - up to 6%;
• up to 15%.

There are also films with a special anti-scratch coating. Even with severe mechanical damage, no traces remain on the surface of such a car.

Anti-gravel film on car windows
As for the technical characteristics, the following factors should be noted:

• the darkening coefficient ranges from 0.24 to 0.99 units;
• tensile strength level - from 19 to 24 kg/sq.m. m;
• absorbs sun rays;
• protects the paintwork from exposure to ultraviolet rays and fading.

The cheapest protective films have a two-layer structure. The more layers in the structure of such a material, the better it is, but also more expensive.

The principle of the protective effect of such a film is that the load upon impact is distributed evenly over the entire surface. This is why there is no surface destruction or crack formation.

Protective film for car windows

Covering car windows with protective film

The most vulnerable point of any car is the glass. These elements can be protected from negative mechanical influences using protective films made on the basis of modern polymers. Films can have a thickness of 112 microns, 200 microns, 300 microns.

This type of protection reliably protects the glass from chips, traces of friction and scratches. Films are either completely transparent or may have a slight darkening. Such protection can be applied not only to regular glass, but also to tinted glass. In its principle, the glass reservation process resembles conventional tinting, but reservation occurs with some difficulties. The increased complexity of booking is explained by the fact that the protective film is thicker than the film for tinting. It is especially difficult to armor glass if it has complex geometry. Application of the film should only be carried out by a professional, using special equipment.

How to choose?

It is quite possible to apply such a coating to a car with your own hands. But due to the fact that there is simply a huge number of similar shockproof materials on the market, choosing something worthwhile is not so easy.

When choosing such material, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• dimming level;
• density;
• warranty period (from a good manufacturer - at least 5 years);
• availability of a quality certificate.

It should be noted that a priori a good impact-resistant film for a car cannot be cheap. But if you consider the possible replacement of the windshield, paintwork and your safety, then the film completely pays for itself.

Lack of material

Oddly enough, this type of coating also has its weaknesses.

Due to the fact that dirt, sand and dust get on the glass while driving, the film can deteriorate. Since sand is an abrasive material, visibility can be significantly reduced over time.

It should be noted that the same problem applies to the operation of wipers. After gluing the film, you need to monitor the condition of the brushes - they should not be too hard. Also, when washing a car, you need to select only soft napkins or sponges. If you use such services at a service station, you should notify the employee in advance.

Perhaps this is the only weak side of this shockproof coating. But this can also be avoided if you treat your car correctly.

Disadvantages of impact-resistant coatings for car windows

Necessary materials for pasting

To apply such a coating to the surface of your vehicle yourself, you need to have the following:

• the film itself;
• technical hair dryer;
• soft fabric;
• soap solution and sprayer for it;
• rubber spatula;
• sharp stationery knife.

As for the film itself, it is better to take a little extra.

Materials for covering car windows with armored film

Glass pasting

This procedure is carried out in several stages:

1. The first step is to remove all dust and dirt from the surface of the glass.
2. After this, precise patterns are made.
3. Next, the patterns are applied to glass, which is pre-treated with a soap solution.
4. Using a special hair dryer, the film is heated.
5. After heating, it is leveled over the surface using an elastic spatula, which allows you to remove water and air from under the film.

This list of steps is suitable not only for applying film to glass, but is also applicable to covering the entire car body.

Pasting

Reserving a windshield with film is almost the same as applying a tint strip to the windshield.

If you plan to apply impact-resistant material to all the windows of the car, it is better to start with the side windows and then move on to the windshield. You can paste them on the car itself, or after removing it.

A soap solution is initially applied to the area where the protective coating is applied. After this, the film itself is carefully applied and straightened using a rubber spatula. This operation is needed not only to level the material. The spatula simply “squeezes out” all the air.

It is this stage that needs to be given maximum attention. If you do this carelessly, then after a while air will begin to form under the film, and the coating will quickly become unusable.

After the film has been applied, you can remove excess pieces and remove the protective layer. At the same time as the protective coating is removed from the film itself, you need to spray a soap solution onto the surface.

Reserving car glass with protective film

If air bubbles have formed under the film, they can be removed using a syringe. The car should be operated only after the armor film has completely dried. Without the use of special equipment, this takes at least two days. If you doubt that you can handle everything yourself, it is better to turn to specialists.

Author: Baranov Vitaly Petrovich

Education: secondary specialized. Specialty: car mechanic. Professional diagnostics, repair, maintenance of passenger cars of foreign production 2000-2015. Extensive experience working with Japanese and German cars.

Benefits of use

Protecting glass from chips with ClearPlex has a number of advantages:

• The completely transparent layer does not interfere with the view.
• The armor will provide a reliable protective barrier against the effects of natural factors (rain, hail, tree branches), as well as flying stones while driving.
• The protective film does not require additional care; it is not afraid of standard automotive products.
• Protecting your windshield from chips with ClearPlex transparent film is done once and for several years, ensuring reliability and safety.
• Prices for glass protection with ClearPlex film are quite affordable. If you compare the cost of replacement and the price of pasting, the savings will be obvious.

Have you decided to make a ClearPlex windshield reservation in Moscow? Come to our car service center. Experienced technicians will take care of the safety of your car, providing guarantees and discussing all the nuances in advance.

You can find out the price for work performed by craftsmen in the price list or by phone.