What is BS AU 242b – Windscreen repair about?
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:
- The type and size of damage that can be repaired
- The area on the windscreen in which repairs of particular types and size can be made
- Procedures for the repairer
- Steps to assess the quality of finished repairs
- Reports and records for completion and retention by the repairer
Who is BS AU 242b - Windscreen repair for?
BS AU 242b on windscreen repair is useful for:
- Windscreen manufacturers
-  Windscreen repairing services
- Testing laboratories
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS AU 242b - Windscreen repair?
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:
- It improves the appearance of the damaged area and its optical quality
- It restores a smooth surface to damaged areas that might otherwise interfere with windscreen wipers
- It prevents further deterioration (e.g. Moisture ingress)
- It restores the structural integrity of the windscreen to a position similar to that before the glass was damaged
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.
