Break-In Resistant Car Windows?

Published on January 29, 2018
Duration: 7:21

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of Smash and Grab Armor, a window treatment designed to prevent vehicle break-ins. The presenter, Miles Mortensen, uses a Can Cannon with 5.56 blanks to launch various projectiles at treated and untreated windows, simulating common theft methods. The tests show the treated window resisting impacts from tennis balls, soda cans, ceramic shards, rocks, and hammer strikes, significantly delaying or preventing entry.

Quick Summary

Smash and Grab Armor is a window treatment that significantly enhances vehicle security against break-ins. Expert testing demonstrated its ability to resist impacts from ceramic shards, high-velocity projectiles launched by a Can Cannon, and repeated hammer strikes, holding glass together even after cracking.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Smash and Grab Armor
  2. 00:49Testing Equipment: The Can Cannon
  3. 01:12Tennis Ball and Soda Can Tests
  4. 02:22Ceramic Shard Test
  5. 03:34Rock and Hammer Impact Tests
  6. 04:45Baseball Bat and Final Can Cannon Test
  7. 06:41Conclusion and Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is Smash and Grab Armor against common car break-in methods?

Smash and Grab Armor is highly effective. Tests showed it resisted impacts from ceramic shards (used to break windows), high-velocity soda cans from a Can Cannon, and repeated hammer strikes, significantly delaying or preventing entry.

What tools were used to test the Smash and Grab Armor window treatment?

The testing involved a Can Cannon firing 5.56 blanks to launch soda cans and tennis balls, ceramic shards from spark plugs, a 2.15 lb rock, a hammer, and a baseball bat to simulate various break-in attempts.

Can Smash and Grab Armor prevent a window from breaking entirely?

While a baseball bat eventually cracked the glass, the Smash and Grab Armor film held the shards together, preventing them from scattering and maintaining a barrier against entry. It excels at containment and resistance.

Where can I learn more about Smash and Grab Armor?

For more information on Smash and Grab Armor and how to obtain it for your vehicle, viewers are advised to contact their dealership or visit the official website, smashandgrabarmor.com.

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