When We Bought Our Car,

after returning from Thailand,

one thing I noticed was these, photograph Mark Putzer, MotorBiscuit, little black dots on the windscreen, I always wondered what they are for, well now I know, they are called frits, and without them your windscreen could fallout! they are made of a “black painted enamel that’s baked onto the surface of the glass,” as detailed by Richard Reina, an automotive product training director, in an interview with Travel + Leisure, Reina explained that modern cars have a windshield bonded to the frame. He described how the windshield is “bonded using a strong and long-lasting urethane adhesive, which makes the windshield a structural component of the vehicle’s body.” the frits “provide a secure point of contact between the glass, urethane adhesive, and windshield frame.” there is also an aesthetic element to the design of the frits. They are “baked in a halftone pattern, with smaller dots toward the outside, allowing for a subtle transition to the rest of the glass,” as described by Craig Campbell, an automotive repair expert, If the little black dots on your car windshield start to wear off, then you should get them replaced. Campbell said, “Without it, the glass could become loose and fall out of the frame. While this is unlikely to happen, it’s still something that you should be aware of. If you’re unsure of how to replace the dots, you can always take your car to a professional for help.” Reina seconded those sentiments. He also added that if you don’t know how to replace the frits, then you should take your car to a professional, as it is not a DIY project, Reina said, “The windshield’s black spots are an important feature, and you shouldn’t try to fix or modify them. The frit keeps your windshield bonded to your vehicle, and without it, your windshield would not properly adhere to your car.” so now I know what the little black dots on the windscreen are, frits, who would have thought it?