I don't know if I'm alone in this, but my windshield constantly takes a beating from everything due to the high angle that it sits versus other cars. The HHR's shape drives everything right into it. My windshield looks like my El Camino's 30+ year old windshield in just over 3 years. I have two major rock hits one I got recently right in my vision line... so I'll be buying a replacement soon. I found a site that attended SEMA in 2k10 that has engineered a coating for the windshield that supposedly virtually eliminates the tiny pits and scratches and reduces larger hits that would chip or crack the windshield to simple dimples that don't actually damage the glass. Depending on the cost I'm going to get mine coated with it. I thought others might be interested in the site.

http://www.clearplex.com/index.php

Plus, there may be someone on here that has had it or seen it on another vehicle. You never know...

Next to the air filter issue it is my biggest annoyance on the HHR. This could eliminate that issue entirely... how sweet that would be!

 

Interesting idea, maybe if I end up replacing a windshield it would be a good idea. Unfortunately I don't think it would do any good on a windshield that has been in service as I can see it just sealing in any pitting and pre-existing chips.

 

Oh definitely, it would have to be on a new windshield. I wouldn't be doing it unless I was replacing mine either. Good point, that I should have made in the original post.

 

I think the really big issue with this product would be it's ability to resist etching and discoloration from tree sap, bird droppings, splatter from newly resurfaced asphalt roads and the like. Even on a glass surface, you want to get that stuff off in a hurry - when the sun bakes it on, it takes considerable effort to remove it.
On plastic surfaces, getting this kind of material off without leaving abrasions in the surface could be classified as "unlikely".
It sure seems like a great new product, but I would wait until enough data about it's longevity is registered.

 

Valid points, which is why I'm still digging for info from an external source. Product is so new that I haven't found anybody who has it yet. Still digging.

 

I agree with the posts by 843 and kornellred. I would also like to add that their site seems to make a false claim, from my perspective anyway. One of the things they say it will do is: "Protect your car's interior from sun damage with the invisible windshield skin that provides Ultra-Violet Ray (U/V) Protection."

I wear Transitions lens eyeglasses, which is triggered by UV light/rays, and they do NOT get dark when I'm in the car. I have to wear sunglasses over the top of them if I wish to have protection from the sun while driving. Our windshields and other windows already block the UV rays. Perhaps their product DOES block UV, and perhaps it does a better job than stock vehicle glass in blocking the UV, but to me, that part of their 'benefits' seems redundant or useless on a modern vehicle.

Maybe it's just me, but in my mind that's sort of a red flag.

Just my 2 cents.

 

JavaMann, This is off topic, but there are new transitions, that have been out for a couple of months, that will darken moderately behind a windshield. I have a pair ordered, should get them in a week or ten days. They also are supposed to go to full darkness in warm temperatures, something standard transitions won't do. I'm quite anxious to get these, can let you know what I think, if your interested. The doctor's office is interested too, this is the first pair they have sold.

Sorry, this is off topic I know!