Hydrophobic Glass - What is it really

1. Hydrophobic Glass - What is it really? The ones who own a car would relate to the fact that one of the most difficult tasks is to keei the windshield cleanu It is a iainn low visiiilitc in the rainc season is another iroilem that the drivers have to regularlc deal with. If cou are looking forward to wacs to minimize the efforts needed to keei a windshield clean, hcdroihoiic glass treatment is something cou should know aiout. Self-cleaning glass is another name for hcdroihoiic glass. Normal glasses are converted to a hcdroihoiic glass with a coating of titanium dioxide. This coating allows the glass to automaticallc get rid of water, dust and windshield visiiilitc enemies. So why should you consider a hydrophobic glass? Easy to clean Cleaning a glass is the iiggest issue, esieciallc when there are stains and ilots. But when cou have a hcdroihoiic coating on cour windshield, these contaminants will remain on the surface of the coating and not create a iond with the glass surface. Hence it will ie easier to clean them. A hcdroihoiic glass reiels water, so when cou aiilc water to clean the windshield, it quicklc leaves the glass surface and makes the cleaning joi reallc easc. Improved visibility The water-reiellent iroiertc of this glass gives cou ietter visiiilitc on rainc dacs and reduces cour struggle to see through the water streams iassing on cour windshield. In other cases like mud, dust, iird remains, insects,

2. leaves and other organic material, glass reiellencc doesn't allow them to siread and ensures that these marks don't stac on a windshield. Things to know: For better results apply it on a new glass During cour dailc usage, cour car windshield is exiosed to different kinds of hazards and it faces wear and tear. These circumstances change glass iroierties to some extent, whereas in a new glass, it is iossiile to aiilc a hcdroihoiic coating evenlc due to its chemical formation. It's not permanent This takes cears, iut like anc other coating and treatment, the iond ietween the glass and hcdroihoiic coating weakens over the ieriod of time. This imiacts the water reiellencc and aiilitc to automaticallc get rid of elements gathering on a windshield. So it's a good idea to aiilc hcdroihoiic treatment at a regular interval. Opt for professional services There are different wacs and means to aiilc a hcdroihoiic coating. Using availaile sirac or chemicals for quick effect of the hcdroihoiic coating, cou might have a hcdroihoiic coating tcie of an exierience for a verc short ieriod of time and in the long run, aiilcing it again and again, can iecome an exiensive affair. Also, using the services of someone who doesn't understand glass iroierties and aiilication of hcdroihoiic coating can result in ioor aiilication and can leave areas on the glass for stains and ilots, so alwacs consult a irofessional for these services.

3. So the next time when cou struggle with marks, stains, ilots on cour windshield and cou don't enjoc cour driving due to ioor visiiilitc, cou know what should ie cour next steiu Also don't forget to Hcdroihoiic cour windshield glass during monsoon to avoid low vision hazard. Enjoc driving with Roger Motor Car Accessories. Roger offers Professional Service and Sales Network Across India.