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The glass in these windshields, sometimes installed in higher-end luxury vehicles, contains a thin layer of metal oxide that is applied during the laminating stage of the manufacturing process. Th is coating helps to block ultra violet (UV) rays. Metal oxide film can also be applied in a retrofit application.
Check this list of vehicles with metal oxide windshields that prevent a toll tag from being read properly. If your metal oxide windshield has a “cut-out” (a small area without the metal oxide), mount your tag there. However if your tag cannot be read properly, obtain an exterior toll tag.
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Metallized windshields are also known as metal oxide windshields. Metal particles in the glass reduce the amount of visible light, infrared and ultraviolet radiation entering vehicles. Function. Metallized windshields protect the interiors of vehicles against harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.
The vehicles listed below may be equipped with special windshields containing metal oxide in the glass. This can prevent your SunPass transponder from being read. If you are unsure about whether your vehicle has one of these windshields, contact the dealer where you purchased your vehicle.
Vehicles with Possible Metallized Windshield Issues Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Year Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Year Disclaimer: This publication is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the
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Mar 6, 2024 · If you have a metal oxide windshield, make sure the transponder is placed properly to ensure the signal can be read, as these types of windshields can interfere with the transmission.
Also called athermic windshields, metalized windshields have a transparent reflective coating that helps to deflect most solar (infrared) rays of the sun. The coating is applied during the manufacturing process during the laminating stage.
