Hey SHIELDS People,

This may be the most useful blog post yet. I am sharing with you our most frequent questions and answers about our products. We get phone calls every day asking these exact questions. I hope they are useful for you and if your question is not on this list you can ask it in the comments!

 

1. Going from the original glass size to a thicker option will I have to do any adjusting to make yours fit properly?

  • No, with the SHIELDS® Advantage you get the form fit and function of OEM glass at every thickness. We take the extra step so your window fits without any special additions on your end. Just fit any of our windows the same way you would fit your glass!

2. What do I clean it with?

  • When you receive your windshield there will be a care sheet will all of our instructions. In house, we like to use water, isopropyl alcohol, and your generic brand window cleaner. Keep in mind some window cleaners work better than others. Check out our YouTube for our cleaning and care video.
  • SHIELDS YouTube

3. Will the wipers scratch the product?

  • No, your wipers are safe to use. We post-coat all of our products with our proprietary SUPERCOAT™. This coating is a silicone hard coating scratch resistant to steel wool. We recommend that you check your wipers and make sure they are clean before using them; remove all rocks or sticks.

4. What kind of warranty do you offer?

  • Yes, SHIELDS has a limited warranty covering our SUPERCOAT™ coating. Please contact us for more information

5. How long before it will scratch or haze?

  • This answer varies and is dependent upon the use of products. Please refer to our limited warranty for more information. We are proud of our SUPERCOAT™ and if you take care of it, it will perform for you.

6. Is this bulletproof? 

  • No. Bulletproof products have polycarbonate within their lamination. However, our retail products are not laminate; therefore, not bulletproof. Our windshield and windows are Effectively Unbreakable – 260X stronger than glass thickness to thickness. We are here to provide true information to educate you and keep you safe on the job. Our ½” thick windows are the safest option and if you have questions about thicknesses please give us a call.
  • To learn about thicknesses check out our post on them.

7. Will it break or shatter?

  • No, when facing standard hazards or used appropriately our windows will not break or shatter. This means proper fastener tightening and following all chemical compatibility guidelines.
  • Check out our social media for some great testimonies of our product in action.

8. What is the lead time? 

  •  Our lead time varies by product. When you select an item in our store that item’s lead time will be noted. We do our best to maintain stock items, if your order is a stock item, we will ship it out within 3-5 business days. Other products range, if your item is not listed on our website be sure to call and check lead times. 1-800-554-7527

9. Once there is a scratch, is there anything they can apply to get it buffed out?

  • Very light scratches can be filled with Novus wax, but due to the nature of silicone and polycarbonate, the coating cannot be re-worked.

10. What adhesive do I use?

  • To apply a window that glues in, we recommend Urethane– you can watch our installation video where we use Urethane to apply a Kubota Windshield. RTV Silicone is not an adhesive, only used for water barrier if needed.
    • Here is a video of an installation using an adhesive

11. How is visibility/distortion?

  • We only use the highest quality optical-grade polycarbonate along with our proprietary forming capabilities result in low/no operator distortion on our windows. Our SUPERCOAT™ provides a long lifetime of clear visibility against yellowing and hazing.

12. Will the ½” window fit with existing hardware?

  • Yes, you do not need to have any extra hardware. You can use your existing hardware and gasket; we do not sell gaskets so please reach out to your dealer for a new one.

These are our top SHIELDS  FAQ’s that we get here. If you have any other questions, let us know!