How to Identify an OEM Windshield
Recognizing an OEM windshield is easy with a few key observations, ensuring your vehicle maintains its original quality, safety, and performance. By checking specific details, you can confirm its authenticity and enjoy the benefits of factory grade quality. A simple and reliable way to confirm an OEM windshield is by checking the manufacturer’s markings, typically etched in the lower corner of the glass, guaranteeing authenticity, perfect fit, and factory quality craftsmanship.
An OEM windshield proudly features the automaker’s logo, such as Honda, Toyota, or Ford, along with the glass manufacturer’s logo from trusted brands like Pilkington, Saint Gobain Sekurit, or Guardian, ensuring top tier quality and precision. Additionally, a DOT (Department of Transportation) number confirms certification and adherence to strict safety standards, while a laminated glass certification ensures compliance with ANSI Z26.1 safety regulations, offering superior durability and performance. If these markings are present, your windshield meets factory specifications for safety, clarity, and longevity.
Another key factor in verifying an OEM windshield is its fit and seal. OEM windshields are precision engineered to match the vehicle’s original dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit. A properly installed OEM windshield will sit flush with the frame, creating a secure seal that prevents excess wind noise and eliminates visible gaps in the rubber molding. This perfect alignment enhances aerodynamics, insulation, and structural integrity, reinforcing your vehicle’s original design.
For vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), an OEM windshield ensures optimal system performance and accuracy. ADAS features like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking function seamlessly with precisely calibrated sensors and cameras integrated into the windshield, enhancing safety and driving confidence. OEM windshields ensure precise sensor calibration, flawless functionality, and manufacturer approved alignment, keeping safety systems working as intended. If ADAS features perform seamlessly after a windshield replacement, it’s a strong indication that OEM glass was used. At Hollywood Car Glass, we specialize in ADAS recalibration, ensuring your vehicle retains its advanced safety capabilities.
