The AIS (Asahi India Glass) Dark Green UV Glass promises to bring down the car temperature by almost 2 degrees. Since most effective tinted glasses and sun films are banned in India, the AIS glass has been hailed as the one solution to make uncomfortable car rides in India’s scorching summer heat tolerable. However, there are still several confusions regarding the novel AIS Dark Green UV Cut Glass. Here are the most frequently asked questions regarding the UV protection glass.
What is AIS Dark Green UV Cut Glass?
The AIS Dark Green UV cut glass is a windscreen and window glass alternative developed by Asahi India Glass in collaboration with experts in Japan. The glass provides a long term solution for those looking to make their drives cooler and more comfortable. It claims to block more than 82% of the sun’s UV rays and lower the in-cabin temperature in your car.
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Does the UV cut glass comply with VLT limits set by the Supreme Court of India?
According to the 2012 Supreme Court mandate, all vehicles have to allow at least a 70% VLT (Visual Light Transmission) for their front and rear windshields and a 50% transmission for side windows. The AIS has specially created their UV cut glass keeping these standards in mind. The highly UV resistant material protects the car interiors from the sun while the green colour and translucent glass provide the window with the required visibility level.
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What are the benefits of Dark Green UV Cut Glass?
The special dark green UV cut glass comes with a host of benefits
- Prevents diseases caused by exposure to the sun such as skin cancer, eye cancer and skin diseases.
- Reduces the load on the AC compressor by lowering the cabin temperature.
- May reduce the use of AC by 10%-15%, thereby reducing your monthly expenditure.
- Protects the car’s upholstery from sun damage.
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How does AIS UV Cut compare to sun protection films?
Sun protection films are a short term solution. Certain sun protection films also provide UV protection. The films often get damaged or scratched and give your car a shabby appearance. As such, if you choose to go for such a film, you may have to get it replaced once every few months. The films can not reduce the in-cabin temperature since the glass windows they are used on trap heat.
Where is AIS UV Cut Glass Available?
As of now, the UV cut glass is only available to OEMs. This means that at present, you can not replace your old car windows and windshields with AIS UV cut glass. However, AIS has tied up with Maruti. The UV Cut glass is available in the Maruti Baleno model.
AIS is currently running joint tests with HVAC companies for their products. We predict more cars will be available with the dark green UV cut glass option once the testing is done.
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