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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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from certain angles, i've noticed whats looks to be rows of alternating light and dark spots over the entire rear window. anyone else notice this? any ideas why it's like that?
Old May 8, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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that's how its supposed to be...not sure why, but i kinda like it.
Old May 8, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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hmm.. if you use polarized sunglasses, you can see them even better...

the "spots" you see are from the tempering process:

Tempered glass possesses the basic optical qualities of annealed glass. The induced stress condition sometimes produces a slight bow in tempered glass lights. Tempered glass that has been manufactured in a vertical tempering oven contains small surface depressions resembling dimples along one edge. These marks are caused by the pointed metal tongs which support the glass during its passage through the oven. Glass which is passed horizontally through an oven may contain a very slight surface wave caused by contact with the rollers. The waviness can sometimes be detected when viewing reflected images from a large distance. Finally, the air quench nozzles discharge air in a fixed, reciprocating or rotating motion. The area of air quench can be seen through polarized glass as arrays of irridescent spots or lines. Under some lighting conditions these patterns can be seen in ordinary light.
taken from: http://www.alumaxbath.com/tech/tgp.htm

you can also check out: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question508.htm
Old May 8, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Yeah ive seen that on my friends too....question is why on the rear and no one else?
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