Aftermarket glass
Replacement glass from an independent manufacturer, produced according to ECE standards and in OEM quality, but without the original brand logo. Generally significantly cheaper than OEM, technically equivalent.
Related terms
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Tempered Safety Glass (ESG)
Thermally tempered glass that breaks into small, blunt pieces. It is typically used for side and rea...
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OEM glass
Original Equipment Manufacturer – Glass from the same manufacturer that supplies the vehicle product...
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PVB film
Polyvinyl butyral film between two glass panes in laminated safety glass. It permanently bonds the p...
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Special resin / Polymer resin
UV-curing resin that is injected into stone chip repairs. It bonds with the glass, restores stabilit...
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Tinting film
Self-adhesive film that is applied to side and rear windows. High-quality films offer up to 99% UV p...
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laminated safety glass (VSG)
A windshield made of two layers of glass with a PVB film in between. In case of breakage, the shards...
