AAR Auto Glass

The automotive industry experiences rapid technological shifts, and research is always ongoing to make cars better, lighter, and faster. The industry is also no stranger to adopting technology that’s used in other sectors. Gorilla Glass is just one of these borrowed innovations. If you’re reading this on your phone, you’re looking at Gorilla Glass; yes. Phone screens have evolved to become lighter, clearer, and more durable over the years. These are the same benefits that car manufacturers hope to leverage with Gorilla Glass.   How is Gorilla Glass made? Gorilla Glass for cars is made using a custom process that involves automotive glass being dipped into molten salt. The resulting chemical reactions cause potassium ions to replace sodium ions in the glass. This treated glass is sandwiched between two glass layers. Treating the glass makes it over 75% lighter and thinner than untreated glass. The Benefits of Gorilla Glass Gorilla Glass is thinner, lighter, and m...

Sundays are for washing your car! But does your car-washing routine include cleaning mistakes that could cost you auto glass repairs? Car owners are keen to keep their cars sparkling clean but they may not know the right ways of doing it. For starters, avoid these costly cleaning mistakes for your auto glass. Don’t Clean Dry Wiping your windshield when it’s dry is the worst way to clean it. This way, the dust particles will rub on the surface and leave scratches behind. Scratches build up over time and compromise the visibility of your windshield. They can also make the windshield susceptible to greater damage. If you want to clear the dust and debris quickly before taking the car out, use a damp cloth and cleaning solution to wipe it off. Don’t Use Regular Soap Your auto glass is not just any glass used in window panes; it has a special coating on the exterior. Using regular soap can be harsh on the glass and strip off the protective coating. Glass cleaning solutions ar...

If you’re a car enthusiast, you need to keep your vehicle well-maintained and spotless —it just comes with the territory. But most car owners make the mistake of paying too much attention to the car’s surface and not its windshield. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of keeping a windshield shiny and clean. Car wax Car wax is a hydrocarbon-based compound that’s stored at room temperature. It’s a car care product that is applied to the surface of the car in the form of a thin protective layer. Most types of car wax comprise carnauba wax with additional petroleum distillates and natural aromatic oils. The wax not only gives you car a glossy, showroom finish but also protects it from sun exposure. But more than purchasing the right kind of car wax, it’s imperative to apply it right. The way you apply it determines how shiny the outcome will be. At times, you may also need specific tools to do so. You can also use a buffer or a polisher for this purpose. ...