Diamon Fusion Glass Guard

  It has been proven by independent studies that a hydrophobic coating such as Diamon-Fusion®, applied on car windshields and side glass, improves visibility during rainy conditions over 30%, giving an additional second of reaction time to the driver and improving response time by 25%, which translates into an invaluable safety feature. Thus, the increased visibility enables the driver to see and respond to road hazards quickly. Under snow or severe weather conditions, the very low coefficient of friction on a DF-treated surface makes the windshield much easier to clean the snow or crack the ice adhered to the glass, without the need to use a heavy-duty scraper, creating a time-saving added-value in addition to the minimal effort involved colder climate's up north. Since driving is mostly a visual activity, the increased visibility factor becomes crucial as a safety feature.

Furthermore, most of the small impacts that typically hit the windshield during normal driving conditions and that will typically chip, dent or even crack an untreated windshield, will bounce right off a DF-treated windshield due to the impact resistance properties that Diamon-Fusion® provides (see test results, by Alfred University Institute for Glass Science and Engineering). In addition, Diamon-Fusion® lasts much longer, which creates greater safety by increased durability, and is less affected by the abrasion caused by the windshield wipers

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Visibility Video        Impact Video

How Diamon-Fusion® Works    Untreated glass with microscopic ridges and valleys     Treated glass after filling microscopic ridges.   Treated glass after capping treatment.

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The following are test results from Dr. William C. LaCourse, Professor of Glass Science at the Institute for Glass Science and Engineering at Alfred University, New York, an independent testing laboratory. Dr. LaCourse is an expert in the study of glass and ceramics. He has done testing for major companies like PPG and Kohler. Below is a summary of the most important findings of his tests.

Dr. LaCourse states in his reports that our improved process has a remarkably low coefficient of friction when the glass is wet. He states that when glass is wet, it is by far the "most dangerous period" with regards to the potential for damage. The report says that "we believe that the (main) usefulness of your coating lies in its maintenance of a low friction coating over the life of the glass". Below is a formula that puts into layman's terms the results of the coefficient of friction tests.

Contact Angle Untreated Glass Treated with Diamon-Fusion (DF1- Step #1) Treated with Diamon-Fusion (DF2- Step #2)

Contact angle: Contact angle is the scientific method of measuring the water repellency of a surface. The higher the number, the higher the water repellency of the surface. Material Angle Contact Angle Untreated Glass 14° Improved Diamon-Fusion® 106° Our main competitor 91° The 2nd step of DFI's nanotechnology creates the 'capping' in the chain of atoms, which changes the molecular composition of the treated surface. Note: Since Dr. Lacourse performed these tests, DFI's patented process has been improved and its contact angle has been measured at up to 118°, in addition to all other benefits that the nanocoating provides. Coefficient of Friction: (with Glass indentor wet) Material µ Untreated Glass 0.82 Improved Diamon-Fusion® 0.13

To make the test results for coefficient of friction useful, we have used a formula that translates the data into the force required to cause damage to the surface. Assume that a load of 10 lbs. has been placed on the rider under static conditions, and that this is the lowest load that caused cracking (no dragging). Using the formula we can now calculate the load that would cause cracking to occur when the rider is dragged across the sample.

Load required to damage surface:

Note that when comparing wet vs. wet friction calculations indicate that it would take more than 10 times the load (4.0 lbs. vs. 0.37 lbs.) to cause damage on your treated sample vs. the untreated.

In other words, the weight of a debris particle required to crack a piece of glass that has been treated with Diamon-Fusion® would need to be ten times heavier than the weight required to crack an untreated piece of glass.

What to Look for in Good Auto Glass Replacement

Is it becoming increasingly difficult to see through your windshield? You may have a chip (or several), a crack, or simple pitting from blowing sand. All of these conditions reduce your overall visibility and need to be addressed. The best option is to have a replacement by an auto glass Glendale company.

In theory, windshield replacement should be fairly easy, right? You pop out the old windshield, put a little glue on, and place the new windshield on the car. Actually, there’s quite a bit more involved with safe windshield replacement in Glendale.

First, you need a company that is a member of the National Glass Association. This association is concerned with making sure that windshield replacement is done correctly and safely. They offer regular training and information on safe glass replacement, as well as new technologies to make sure the windshield is safely repaired.

A good windshield replacement Glendale company also endorses the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). This means that the company complies with safety standards for repair – this isn’t something that windshield repair companies must agree to, rather it’s an option, but one that is very important for you and your passenger safety.

Next, make sure the windshield replacement Glendale company complies with the car manufacturers recommended urethane adhesive. Car makers suggest the best type of adhesive for their windshield – remember, the windshield not only keeps you in the car during an accident, but it also provides structural integrity to the car by supporting the roof. You don’t want to use an adhesive that will result in your windshield popping out.

During the replacement, the auto glass Glendale company must completely remove any of the old sealant that was on the windshield. When the old adhesive is removed, the new adhesive will bond correctly with the vehicle and the glass.

Before the glass is placed on the vehicle, it should be first cleaned and primed. Again, this helps to make sure the glass adheres properly when in place.
 
Finally, an important step that may be overlooked, the repair technician should wear gloves so that there’s no transfer of oils to the surface of the windshield, which will result in a poor bond.

As you can see, it’s important that a qualified windshield replacement Glendale company performs any glass repair. It’s too easy for a discount company to rush through the steps. If any step is missed, it could result in a real safety hazard. Take the time to find a good auto glass replacement company – your windshield is too important to take chances.