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Removing window coating
I tried to search, didn't get any hits. It seems the consensus is that the titanium dioxide is a coating on the inside of the windshield. Has anyone tried, or have a guess, if it could be ground/polished off? I'd like to make a little radar "window" on the window. Any thoughts? My glass is good, not interested in replacing it with a non coated one. If there aren't too many you're an idiot there's no point replies, I'll try it and give a result update.
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Re: Removing window coating
I always thought it was just built into the windshield.
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Re: Removing window coating
I believe it's part of the lamination between two layers of glass.
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Re: Removing window coating
Don't a lot of radar detectors work even with the coating?
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Re: Removing window coating
I was pretty sure they still work regardless.
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Removing window coating
Mine doesn't, at least well enough to trust. I'm looking at another, but I want to test if this could be a simple fix. Everyone seems to refer to it as a "coating" on the net. I figure a bit of polish is worth finding out. It would likely be either above the vin or behind the mirror, both of which I don't need to see out if it goes poorly. Which, I figure there is at least a 50% chance of.
edit to add: curious to the effects on gps as well. |
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Re: Removing window coating
GPS effects are 0%. be that it's from a standard housed unit or a cell phone. You can "scrub" or "polish" all you want but again, I'm pretty sure it's "inside" the windshield.
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Removing window coating
It does have an effect on the GPS when it comes to first acquiring a signal and driving between larger buildings. The older units have a lot more issues, and the one I tested years ago with a decibel readout on signal strength showed a noticeable loss. It's usually not something I notice,but some parts of manhattan will give me a weak signal warning when it's sitting on the dash.
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Re: Removing window coating
Im not sure the TiO2 would have any effect on radar signals... which are usually 10-35Ghz...... much longer wavelength than UV. Visible light passes thru the windshield just fine obviously, and radar signals are much further down the spectrum.
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Re: Removing window coating
I'm getting ahead of myself, but, I've always been one to see physical effects myself when possible. I know a couple of cops through work, so if I go through with this, I will try to get some radar data on the range effects, or if my detector is just a pos. Also gps startup times. It will be completely unscientific or repeatable for others, but why not? I'm an information junkie.
This really stems from my desire to use a valentine 1. My buddy has one I might be able to test with. I can put the unit in the grill and use the remote display, but then I lose backwards/360 detection. I'm unwilling to spend the big bucks to get a detachable front and back sensor model. So I'm back to around the rear view mirror. My current detector (a bell ?, came with the car) worked a little at first, but now make so little noise ever, I stopped paying attention. I just see if it does anything when I go by the radar stands. I try to use my cruise control, except when passing. I would like to know not to pass when it is safe, but patrolled. Anyway, good discussion so far, thank you all. Keep it going. edit: it does work when I hold it out the window or sunroof, but that draws a little attention and my arm gets tired. |
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Re: Removing window coating
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