High-Performance Solar Control Windshields

There has never been a better time to add the health benefit of solar control to your automotive design. Consumers are keenly aware of the dangers of sun exposure, and expectations for interior comfort, fuel economy and environmental friendliness are high. PPG, a leader in automotive glass for solar control, has created a product that accomplishes all of this and more: the Sungate Automotive Windshield. The Sungate windshield is a laminated, high-performance solar control product designed to reflect infrared rays while meeting all federal requirements for light transmittance.

With the ability to reflect over 50 percent of the sun’s total energy, the Sungate windshield will never be mistaken for a conventional tinted windshield. In fact, it outperforms such products by 400 percent.

PPG has delivered millions of Sungate windshields to OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia. Shouldn’t its protective powers be part of your next model?

Heat Reduction Improves Fuel Efficiency

Because the Sungate windshield reduces infrared heat energy by 90 percent, it also cuts passenger time to comfort by up to 50 percent. While the air conditioning is operating, the Sungate windshield improves fuel efficiency by as much as 3 to 4 percent.

Glazing Can Be Good for the Environment

Consumers aren’t the only ones who benefit from improved fuel efficiency. Reduced fuel consumption means there are fewer greenhouse gases to pollute the atmosphere.

Comfort and Protection by Design

The Sungate windshield incorporates a multi-layer transparent metal/metal oxide coating on the inboard surface of the outer glass. Silver coating layers reflect solar energy. Other layers control visible reflections and, at the same time, protect the silver layers from attack by chemicals or other environmental components.

Consumer Health Benefits

The windshield provides complete protection from extreme UV ultraviolet solar radiation, and therefore offers undisputed health benefits. As a result, the consumer experiences reduced risk of Melanoma skin cancer, Cataract eye damage, Migraine headaches, and many other difficult health conditions

Increased Driving Comfort

The Sungate windshield is virtually clear, yet provides all the benefit of dark tinted films. The sun’s IR infrared heat energy is rejected keeping a vehicle cooler and more comfortable, while maintaining the drivers crystal clear view of the roadway at all times. – a serious advantage in warmer climates.

Enhanced Interior Protection

The same UV and IR rays that heat and damage our skin are also causes for the cracking, fading and other interior deterioration that occur as a vehicle ages. The Sungate windshield protects interior fabrics and other materials and helps maintain vehicle resale value.

Design Flexibility

It’s easy to incorporate the Sungate Windshield into your vehicle design. It can be designed to match side and rear glasses, and many variations in shape and size are possible.