Why is hydrophobic (rain repellent) glass treatment beneficial?
The results of a recently released report by The University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute suggests that the use of hydrophobic windshield coatings has the potential to greatly improve driver visual performance in rainy conditions. The study–’The Influence of Hydrophobic Windshield Coating on Driver Performance’ indicates that hydrophobic coatings can improve an operator’s visual acuity by nearly 34 percent over an untreated windshield. Additionally, driver’s response time was improved by 25 percent, from four seconds to three seconds. One second in response time represents about 58 feet of travel distance at 40 miles per hour. In summary, Aquapel® Glass Treatment: • Remarkably improves vision in rain, sleet, and snow • Promotes safe driving • Eases snow, ice and bug removal • Advanced PPG patented formula, derived from aviation technology • Durable performance – lasts 6 times longer than silicon-based do-it-yourself items.
