Windscreen UV protection

[adamh_707]

Just wondering if the MQ windscreen has a UV protection rating.

[jerrah]

Not sure specifically about the MQ but I've never been sunburnt whilst driving it. I believe all new cars have some degree of UV protection.

cancer council says

Clear autoglass (side windows) blocks about 97% of the UVB radiation and about 37% of UVA radiation.
Laminated windscreens block all of the UVB radiation and about 80% of the UVA radiation.

I'm sure there is an australian standard somewhere...

more detailed cancel council statement here

All types of commercial and automobile glass block the majority of UVB... Laminated windscreens, made from a tough plastic layer bonded between two panes of glass, provide better protection against UV radiation compared with tempered glass, blocking about 98% of UVA radiation.

[NowForThe5th]

The Australian Standard requires that windscreens be, essentially, clear.

Glass does allow transmission of most, or the most damaging, UV.

Search. There's a more detailed discussion in the 4th Generation area.

[jerrah]

Glass does allow transmission of most, or the most damaging, UV.

Vehicle standards information from NSW Government

Windscreen manufacturers advise that windscreen glass filters out at least 98% of harmful UV rays.

[NowForThe5th]

From https://www.reference.com/science/glass-block-uv-rays-9a606bfdb8ac753c.

The longer the wavelength of light, the greater its penetrating power. UVC, with the shortest ultraviolet wavelength, is readily filtered out by Earth's ozone layer and generally doesn't reach the surface. UVB has a longer wavelength, and it does penetrate the atmosphere. UVB is not able to penetrate deep into human skin, but it does cause sunburn on the skin's outer layer and is a contributing factor to skin cancer. UVB is not able to pass through glass. UVA has the greatest penetrating power, and it causes damage to the skin's deeper layers. UVA passes unimpeded through most glass.

Laminated glass (windscreens) does stop a lot more UV than side windows (untinted).

[adamh_707]

I've noticed in my MQ that its still incredibly hot with the windows up with the sun on me and still feel like I'm getting burnt regardless on those long drives.

Tinting will help, like mentioned above however can't put any film on the windscreen even if its clear.