Description

Use this 3 cc black syringe to insert and retrieve resin from injectors. Blow dust and loose glass from drill holes. UV resistant black color.

• 3CC
• UV Resistant black color
• 18 gauge blunt needle

Replaces Part Number: 77-13

From the Archives

Frit Frenzy: Repairs in the Frit Band

Recently, there was a thread on the Windshield Repair Forum discussing repairs in the frit band, or as the posted article calls it, the “Danger Zone.” We’ll discuss the purpose of the frit band and the challenges, if any, of doing a repair involving it.

What is the purpose of the frit band?

• It is a black enamel band that is baked into the internal surface of the glass and accomplishes two things;
  • From the inside it provides a surface that allows the urethane to bond to the glass.
  • From the outside it prevents UV rays from causing damage to the urethane used to hold the windshield in place.

The forum thread discusses two minor difficulties while repairing chips or windshield crack repair in the frit band.

• Identifying the chips and cracks in that area:
  • Damage can be difficult to spot in the frit band area due to the black tint and dotted pattern, making it a challenge to see the light refract off the damage
• Determining if the resin has reached the ends of cracks in that area:
  • Clear resin injected into the frit band will appear black because it is made to optically match the glass. It can be challenging identifying if the resin has reached the ends of the cracks, or if it is flowing at all.

These are challenges to be aware of but certainly not something to be overly concerned about. How do we as technicians handle these challenges? Make sure to inspect the glass, inside and out (including the frit band), closely to find any existing damage prior to beginning repairs. If you happen to find damage in the frit band…. Continue Reading