Windshield UV Protection?

SDCEB · 05-05-2012, 04:00 PM

Does anyone know if the windows on the Q5 provide UV protection? Normally there is a notation on the windwo if they filter UV radiation, or there is reference in the brochures, but I don't see it anywhere. I was just wondering, because it makes quite a difference in protecting the interior.

desert_q5 · 05-06-2012, 10:33 AM

I'd be interested in knowing this as well. I live in Tucson and cars don't last very long here due to dry rot. I've tinted all of the windows with FormulaOne Pinnacle and was thinking of getting a UV and/or infrared/heat blocking film for the windshield. I realize this probably isn't legal in Arizona but there are plenty of shops that are willing to do anything if the transaction is "cash only"

tenspeed · 05-06-2012, 10:48 AM

The best type of UV protection glass that is used for automobiles is called the laminated glass. It is made of 2 layers of glass and 1 plastic layer in the middle. It is able to filter out 95-99% of UV A and B rays. But It is usually only used in the front car window.
Non-laminated glass is used for side and rear windows. They do filter most of UVB; however they allow up to 60-70% UVA to pass through.
Tinting the non-laminated glass may further reduce 15-30% of UVA. You can do that with your non-laminated glass in local auto shop but just have to make sure it allow at least 70% minimum visible light transmittance through the windshield.

Read more:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_all_aut...eir_windshield

SDCEB · 05-08-2012, 05:22 PM

So, does anyone actually know if the Q5 has UV protective glass? As I mentioned, usually there is a notation on the glass and I don't see one on mine.

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05-06-2012, 10:33 AM	#2
desert_q5 Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi Q5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 62	I'd be interested in knowing this as well. I live in Tucson and cars don't last very long here due to dry rot. I've tinted all of the windows with FormulaOne Pinnacle and was thinking of getting a UV and/or infrared/heat blocking film for the windshield. I realize this probably isn't legal in Arizona but there are plenty of shops that are willing to do anything if the transaction is "cash only"

05-06-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
tenspeed AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Honeoye New York USA Posts: 1,317	The best type of UV protection glass that is used for automobiles is called the laminated glass. It is made of 2 layers of glass and 1 plastic layer in the middle. It is able to filter out 95-99% of UV A and B rays. But It is usually only used in the front car window. Non-laminated glass is used for side and rear windows. They do filter most of UVB; however they allow up to 60-70% UVA to pass through. Tinting the non-laminated glass may further reduce 15-30% of UVA. You can do that with your non-laminated glass in local auto shop but just have to make sure it allow at least 70% minimum visible light transmittance through the windshield. Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_all_aut...eir_windshield

05-08-2012, 05:22 PM	#4
SDCEB Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 66	So, does anyone actually know if the Q5 has UV protective glass? As I mentioned, usually there is a notation on the glass and I don't see one on mine.