BS AU 242b focuses on the automotive windscreen. BS AU 242b provides best industrial guidance for repairing windscreen to ensure its quality.
BS AU 242b gives recommendations for repairing laminated windscreens damaged by impacts. It applies to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), light vehicles, coaches and passenger cars.
Recommendations include:
BS AU 242b on windscreen repair is useful for:
Glass plays an essential role in the vehicle to give safety and security to its occupants. An automotive windshield is a shielding glass device it provides optimum safety to the driver and passengers in a crash. Also protects the occupants from various external factors such as dust, sunlight, wind, and pollution.
It is established practice to repair damage to windscreens using a BS AU 251-conformant system and materials. While not fully restoring a windscreen to its original condition, such a repair is practicable because:
BS AU 242b gives procedures for carrying out repairs and general guidance on the type of materials to be used. This will ensure the repair process is done in the appropriate manner adhering to the regulatory standards and quality is maintained.