Many car owners whose age exceeds 13-15 years old, faced the problem of icing windshield, during the cold season. Lucky, if there is a good blowing windshield with warm air, and indeed this problem is not solved immediately. To solve the problem icing of windshield, the automotive industry was created with a heated windshield.

Windshield car

The problem of icing windshield is known for a long time, especially it is relevant in cold countries. Fine glass icing reduces the visibility of the driver, making a trip not only or comfortable, but also dangerous. This problem is especially inherent in old cars, which have no due plotting, and windshield heating.

heated windshield

The windshield with heated at times is more effectively struggling with icing than the bestest regular stove. Thanks to the heating of windshield, the car better warms up and faster becomes suitable in the cold season.

In addition, the driver gets a better review due to the full warm glass warming. In addition, it disappears the need to clean the windshield with a brush, a scraper, etc., as a result of which various scratches do not appear. Which in turn worsen the visibility of the driver and give the car a rigorous appearance.

Heated windshield Price

The price of windshield with heated begins from 5 thousand rubles and can reach up to 40 thousand rubles, depending on the model, car brand and its functionality. So, for example, on the VAZ 2110, the price of windshield with one heated is 5 thousand rubles. At the same time, on the windshield with heating and precipitation sensor for Land Rover Discovery 4, the price is within 34-36 thousand rubles.

The average price for the installation of windshield heated in a specialized auto repair shop is 2.3-2.5 thousand rubles. It develops out of two amounts, namely the first to replace the glass itself, the second directly for its connection. So the glass replacement is on average costs 1.5 thousand rubles, the connection of heating is 1 thousand rubles.

Replacing windshield with heated

If you are not a specialist and are poorly familiar with the electrical system of the car. The installation and replacement of windshield windshield should be performed only in a specialized auto repair shop. Where it will make the most quickly and efficiently, plus to all will be guaranteed.

When replacing simple windshield, on the windshield with heating function. You should consider the real possibilities of the entire electrical system of the car and directly the battery itself.
Replacing windshield with heated looks as follows:

1. Dismantling of old windshield;
2. Installation of new windshield heated;
3. Installation of wiring for heating (if not);
4. Mass connection;
5. Connecting the heating relay.

Repair of windshield windshield

To date, there are three types of windshield glasses with integrated heating, namely:

• First look. Heating is carried out with the extreme threads integrated directly into the glass itself. This glass without much difficulties can be repaired, but when repaired, it should be neat so as not to disturb the integrity of heating threads.

• Second view. Glass heating, which is carried out using special heating tracks, which are not even armed with an eye. Repair of this windshield should be carried out very carefully so as not to damage them.

• Third view. Heated windshield is carried out using the finest metallized coating. It is possible to repair this glass, but in the repair area, a pronounced white halo is formed, and the heated itself will be heated directly in this area.

tools assistants

To repair glass with heating, you will need a standard set of tool for repairing windshield, namely:

• Injector and bridge;
• Polymer;
• Electrode, with a diamond drill;
• Pump;
• UV lamp;
• Napkins;
• Glass cleaner;
• Lantern.

Details about the repair of automotive windshield can be found in our article. "A crack on the windshield, how to eliminate the crack with your own hands".

Important! When repairing the windshield automotive glass with heating, it is necessary to be as neat as possible, it usually concerns the drilling step. It is necessary to ensure that the drill does not damage the heating element.

Tips of professionals

• The windshield with heating allows you to fight the problem of icing icing, while there is no need to raise the windshield with all sorts of brushes and scrapers. Which often cause many small scratches.
• Despite all the advantages of windshield with heating. There are no rare cases when the cause of cracks on the windshield is caused by heating.
• In no case, do not attempt to replace or install glass heated, if you do not have sufficient experience and knowledge.
• As an alternative to the windshield with heated, there is a portable windshield heating, it works directly from the cigarette lighter, and a special heating of the tank washing liquid glass.
• How to correctly and repaired windshield can be read in our article. "A crack on the windshield, how to eliminate the crack with your own hands".