Using highly advanced technology
When you are looking to order full face heated windscreens, you should be aware that Guardian Automotive uses one
of the most advanced technologies to produce windscreens with wire heating. These parts differ from the partly
heated windscreens that are heated either in the bottom of the glass by a silver circuit (called
“wiper-heating”) or in the camera area by a silver paint or heating foils.
Since we started using this full surface heating technology 3 years ago, we have introduced around 150 heated
windscreen versions. Our current range includes top-sellers such as Nissan Qashqai 5-doors 2014, Ford Kuga
5-doors 2012 and Ford Focus 4-doors + 5-doors Kombi 2011. Moreover, we are constantly extending the range
because we know that you appreciate having an alternative to the OE part.
Ensuring proper quality and functionality
As the requirements for heated windscreens are more demanding than those for standard windscreens, we are keen to
ensure that all functionalities of our screens work perfectly. First, our equipment is highly advanced. The wire
and the busbar (bar for electric power distribution) are placed into the PVB (the foil between two layers of
glass) by a robot. This is a more consistent, accurate and efficient process compared to manual
operations.
Subsequently, all our heated windscreens are checked to ascertain that the temperature is homogenous across the
full screen to ensure the end-user the best performance of the heat functionality whenever it is required.
Equally important, we only use components that have been validated through a rigorous homologation process, as
performant as the OE ones.
Finally, we ensure the quality of our heated windscreens by carefully checking each screen before it is sent out
to customers. Checks include:
- Visual inspection of the PVB and the wires
- Thermal camera on the PVB once the wires are embedded
- Resistance test and thermal camera on the assembled product
- Continuity test on the final product
Recommendations for installers
Whilst we do our utmost to ascertain that each heated windscreen leaves our facility in excellent working order,
you may also want to note some of our recommendations for installers.
Because it is important not to damage the connectors, please use extreme care when you manipulate the connector
area, and if you need to use a blade to clear away any PVB in that area, please be careful so as not to cut any
part of the connector. This interrelation between us and you will provide your customers with a high quality
product and subsequent satisfaction.