YACT: Glass in late model cars, does it block UV?

[fbrdphreak]

Doesn't the glass used in late model cars (specifically the windshield) block most UV rays as it is?

EDIT

I'm asking because we're getting my gf's 06 Accord tinted tomorrow and she's considering whether to get a clear windshield layer as well. It is something they started offering end of last year and I got it on my GTO.

There are two versions: UV only ($125) and UV + heatblocker ($200). They have a little demonstration with a heatlamp and some pieces of glass - the heatblocker works well in their demonstration. I got the UV + heatblocker on my GTO and I have no need for sunglasses driving in my car - a world of difference compared to my Subaru which has none of the above. She had thought about only getting the UV since it is cheaper, but I don't see the point as the windshield should block at least SOME of the UV rays by itself. Go all or go none if you ask me

 

[JMWarren]

Any glass will block some UV. Most cars these days do have a coating which blocks most if not all UV.

 

[thirdeye]

I believe if it does, it usually says so on the glass. I'm not sure how much UV blockage they offer though.

 

[SSSnail]

Just get some tint, I think most tint will have UV rating. Ask the dealer.

 

[BCYL]

Yes

My gf got those auto-changing lens for her glasses (lens that can to dark automatically when it detects UV)... problem was they dont work when she's driving, cuz her windshield already blocks UV... ended up returning those lens and got new ones + a pair of sunglasses

 

[radioouman]

Yes. Polarized glass.

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: radioouman
Yes. Polarized glass.

What does polarized glass have to do with UV coating?

 

[fbrdphreak]

I'm asking because we're getting my gf's 06 Accord tinted tomorrow and she's considering whether to get a clear windshield layer as well. It is something they started offering end of last year and I got it on my GTO.

There are two versions: UV only ($125) and UV + heatblocker ($200). They have a little demonstration with a heatlamp and some pieces of glass - the heatblocker works well in their demonstration. I got the UV + heatblocker on my GTO and I have no need for sunglasses driving in my car - a world of difference compared to my Subaru which has none of the above. She had thought about only getting the UV since it is cheaper, but I don't see the point as the windshield should block at least SOME of the UV rays by itself. Go all or go none if you ask me