Frequently Asked Questions
A hybrid windshield is one with varying glass composition for the outer and inner layer of a laminated product. In our case, soda-lime glass as the outer ply with Chemically Strengthened glass on the inner ply.
Yes, our Hyperformance® Style Windows are able to be tinted, but you should not apply any concentrated heat to the products. This can cause damage to the quarter window, and potentially void your warranty.
As much as automobiles have evolved over time, you'd be surprised to learn that automotive window glass hasn't really changed in nearly 100 years. Until now. The tried and true process of placing a thick plastic laminate between two plies of soda-lime glass is being redefined using chemically strengthened glass inner layer paired with a thicker outer layer of soda lime glass. With this new hybrid glazing construction, we effectively reduce weight, increase the durability, and improve the clarity of today's automotive windows.
Chemically strengthened glass is produced using a fusion draw process which results in glass that is virtually draw-line-free. This process renders glass which is clearer and brighter vs. conventional windows.
The frit is a black enamel band that is baked into the edges of the windshield glass.
The purpose of the frit is to provide an etched surface that allows adhesive to bond to the glass. When a manufacturer installs a new windshield the glass is bonded to the vehicle with the frit as the contact point between the glass and the frame.
Thick outer layer of glass providing protection against the elements.
Benefits:
- Blocks 99.9% of sun’s harmful UV rays
- Reducing the solar energy entering the car
- Preventing the rise of interior temperatures
- Reducing the load on the air-conditioning, thereby reducing fuel consumption
- Reducing cool-down time after sun-soaked conditions
- Reducing skin irritation caused by sunlight
- Blunt & Sharp Impact resistant
- Reduce breakage
Clear plastic layer that is sandwiched between Soda-Lime Glass and Hyperformance® Tough Glass. The glass and the PVB are sealed by a series of pressure rollers and then heated. This combination of pressure and heat chemically and mechanically bonds the PVB to the glass.
Benefits:
- Improves Acoustic Properties
- Absorbs energy during point impact and distributes across windshield
- Provides glass resistance to penetration from Flying projectiles
The chemically strengthened glass layer is in the location where it can do the most good for the overall product. Tests have proven by using chemically strengthened glass on the inner layer, it will absorb more energy during an impact, and provide a tougher lighter and clearer windshield.
The chemically strengthened glass layer is in the location where it can do the most good for the overall product. Tests have proven by using chemically strengthened glass on the inner layer, it will absorb more energy during an impact, and provide a tougher lighter and clearer windshield.
Yes, the added durability to the windshield makes it more scratch resistant on the inner surface.
Chemically Strengthened Glass can flex upon impact. This flexure helps the thinner laminate absorb different impact events from sharp and blunt objects.
No, it will break if a bullet is shot at it, do not shoot your window to test this.
All our Windshields have been tested to comply and perform to your OEM ADAS(Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems). If you would like to know more about this, please reference glassBYTES here!
The common misconception is that aftermarket windows are produced in a lower quality facility, or with lower quality materials. This is not the case with any Hyperformance® Glass product. We start with the best materials, made in world-class manufacturing facilities, and add chemically strengthened glass to give our customers a tougher product.
The common misconception is that aftermarket windows are produced in a lower quality facility, or with lower quality materials. This is not the case with any Hyperformance® Glass product. We start with the best materials, made in world-class manufacturing facilities, and add chemically strengthened glass to give our customers a tougher product.
Hyperformance® products are far superior compared to traditional OE glass products. With traits like greater optical clarity, increased durability, and a lighter product and a two-year unlimited mile warranty, our product is an upgrade over OEM.
Up to 40% (depending on vehicle application, performance requirements & added technology)
Some of our products are too large for FedEx and/or UPS to deliver to residences. Currently, only our Hyperformance® TOUGH F-Series windshields are too large to ship to residences. Our Jeep Windshields & Mustang Quarter Windows will deliver directly to our customers' residence.
We don't know, ask them. We offer a Warranty because our Hyperformance® TOUGH Hybrid windshields will outperform traditional glass.
HGP is located in Michigan not by chance, but by choice. Michigan has a very heavy concentration of agile manufacturing suppliers, as well as an engineering community that is second to none. We believe this is a core strength in our business model, as well as proximity to some of our largest customers. PPD has been engineering and manufacturing for not only the North American automotive glass and service parts markets, but globally as well.
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