
Glass Protection
TRIBOS CLEAR VIEW™ is a clear silicate coating that forms a durable protective shield on the glass surface. Because of the unique chemical compound, the coating cures to form an extremely thin (0.5 microns) and optically flat layer providing clearer view through the glass. CLEAR VIEW™ also incorporates a hydrophobic surface which repels water or causes water droplets to bead up causing the water to not-stick to the glass surface. Another clear advantage of CLEAR VIEW is that it chemically bonds to the glass surface and stays effective up to 6-months whereas competitor coatings may last up to 2-weeks after application.
When observed through an electron microscope typical flat or tempered glass (such as that used on automotive windshields) actually does not have very smooth surfaces, but because of the nature of the material it appears transparent. In fact, the surface shows somewhat scalloped ridges and troughs. These ridges and troughs are places where dirt, grease and grime can collect and over time harden. If you are familiar with your windshield, you will notice that there are wiper marks where the wipers do not clean. This is a buildup of the grease and grime which adhere to the uneven surface of the glass and are not wiped away.
What CLEAR VIEW™ does: The CLEAR VIEW™ process incorporates a first stage deep clean using our specially formulated glass deep cleaner which removes all non-glass material right down to the raw surface (deep pore cleaning). At this point, it is literally raw glass and ready for a second stage, the neutralizer that sets up the hydrophilic layer and removes any other surface static electricity charges on the glass. Finally, the Glass protector is applied which forms a polymer layer covalently bonded to the raw glass, filling in all the pores and uneven surfaces of the glass and making it optically flat. After curing this layer renders the underlying layer optically flat and therefore visually clearer than when the vehicle left the production line.
Because CLEAR VIEW™ has chemically bonded to the glass surface it will last a far longer time than any other rain repellents, and because it is Si-O, it actually forms part of the glass surface itself, with a surface so smooth that even an ant will find it difficult to scale the windshield surface. Furthermore, since the surface is optically flat, light transmission is a lot better, and “flare and glare” is greatly reduced – giving an experience as if the glass was not there. (however please make sure that your interior glass is also very clean). The hydrophobicity of the glass makes further enhances the effectiveness of CLEAR VIEW™ especially in adverse weather and at night improving on rection time and also reducing driver eye-fatigue.
TRIBOS CLEAR VIEW™ requires professional application. It is not sold over the counter to end-users as the 3 stages of application require an understanding about the ambient temperature, humidity and application method to achieve the best results. Cleaning of interior glass is also required, as is checking and changing of windshield wiper blades to ensure that the surface is not damaged by old / faulty or damaged wiper blades.