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Guardian Glass - Solar Management Glass Windshields

Guardian Glass has been producing new windshields for the last couple of years with their new Solar Management Glass, which is supposed to reduce heat transferred through the glass by absorbing it. 

Solar Management Automotive Glass - Guardian

I called Guardian to learn more about it, hoping it was similar to the Low-E coating on my residential windows.  It's not.  Low-E reflects the heat.  SMG is green glass that absorbs it.

I need to give them the part # for my windshield & they'll tell me if they're still filling orders from old stock (prior to SMG), or if a new order would be filled with SMG.  I'm not crazy about the idea of a green tinted windshield, unless the heat reduction is similar to the 3M Crystalline film that I'd considered after a new windshield.  I have an 18" crack that is growing.  I don't know how long I can wait for SMG if it's not available until the old stock is gone, or if I need to jump ASAP for the non-SMG if it's still available. Anybody have an SMG windshield and have an opinion on it?  Does it help to keep the heat down at the drivers seat, or is it just green tinted glass?

Re: Guardian Glass - Solar Management Glass Windshields

Reply #1 –
If it absorbs the heat a great deal of the heat will make it into the coach. Must be better options.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #2 –
This will not help while driving but sure does cool things down when parked facing the sun - iCloud Photo Sharing

The pipe insulators create an air gap so the heat stops at the Magna Shade and does not transfer to the windshield and into the coach.  Only takes about 5 minutes max to install on the windshield and no ladders or additional people needed. 
Oscar & Janet Valent
2023 Coach House 261XLQD
Former 2004 U320 3820 PBBS
Former 2007 Newell Coach #815
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
 

Re: Guardian Glass - Solar Management Glass Windshields

Reply #3 –
Contrary to what Guardian said over the phone, their information below indicates that SMG may in fact include a Low-E coating.

How Guardian's Solar Management Glass (SMG) works to reduce light and heat -...

There is no information however on it's effectiveness.  They will have a booth at the Gillette FMCA rally in July, where I hope to get better information & maybe a demo.