The small black dots on your car’s windshield might seem unimportant, but experts call them a “marvel of engineering.” They’re part of something called the frit band, a strip of rough paint around the edge of the windshield. This band helps hold the windshield in place by giving the glass and glue a better grip.
The black frame also blocks the sun, keeping the glue safe from getting weak in sunlight.
There’s more to the dots than just looks. They form a pattern called a dot matrix, made up of dots that get smaller. This pattern helps spread the heat evenly when the windshield is made. That way, the glass won’t distort and make straight lines look curved.
As the dots get smaller, they blend in with the black frame and the clear glass. This transition looks nice and also makes the windshield stronger, so it’s less likely to break.
In short, those black dots on your windshield aren’t there just for decoration. They’re essential for how your car’s windshield works and stays in place.