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This New Auto Glass Technology Could Protect Drivers from Long-Wave UV Rays!

As a provider of repairs and replacement for auto glass Modesto, CA, we really take pride in our work, which means keeping on top of all the latest trends and technologies. Something has recently caught our eye and it looks like it could be very promising indeed!

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Let’s take a moment to think about sunglasses. We all need them here in Modesto, CA, especially when driving, but often we won’t really look for anything more than something to keep the sun out of our eyes.

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Certain types of sunglasses can offer our eyes protection from the UV rays that are emitted from the sun in the exact same way sunscreen would do for our skin. Not everyone is fully aware of the damage that UV rays can cause to our eyes, even though it’s very clear the type of damage it could cause our skin.

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So prolonged exposure to the sun when driving means we are getting all manner or UV rays through our auto glass here in Modesto, CA, and it can affect our eyes and skin.

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But now there could be a solution to both in the very near future – UV-cut auto glass.

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UV Protect 400

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Nippon Sheet Glass (NGS) are the company behind the product, which is known as UV Protect 400. This auto glass can black 99% of UV Rays between 300nm-400nm, which happens to include UV rays that can cause damage on a much deeper level of our skin (known as longer wavelength UVA, which is between 315mn-400mn).

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This technology can be applied to all the windows of a car and has the distinction of being the first ever auto glass that can block 99% of UV rays (up to 400nm).

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Advancing Current Technology

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There are current examples of auto glass that offers 99% protection from UV rays, but not to the level of UV Protect 400. Mainly found in Japan, auto glass that offers protection of sub-380nm UV rays are becoming a staple feature in light vehicles.

NGS was looking to up the ante, focusing on the longest wavelength UV rays, which occur between 380nm and 400nm. AS previously mentioned, these rays can cause damage on a far deeper level compared to shorter wavelengths.

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Hopefully in the future we can look forward to installing this type of auto glass for drivers in Modesto, CA, to offer the upmost protection from UV damage when driving!

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