Es 350 front side window- double pane?
03-22-15, 06:56 PM
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Driver
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Es 350 front side window- double pane?
I remember reading somewhere that tge front side windows are double pane- is that true? I just purchased one with a UL package and didn't find the double pane glass
03-23-15, 05:13 AM
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03-23-15, 09:47 AM
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03-23-15, 12:25 PM
#5
Lead Lap
How does one know? Is it printed on the glass? Also, I don't understand why the 300 would have it and the 350 wouldn't.
03-23-15, 12:34 PM
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Lead Lap
If you look at the glass edge and if you have double-paned glass, you can see 3 layers. Two of them are the two panes of glass, and the third is an air spacer between them.
Not only does it appear that some ES vehicles come with double-paned and glass and some have only 2 panes of glass, it also appears that there are different versions of the double-paned glass sourced from different manufacturers. On some of the double-paned windows, there is a small groove/channel on the edge of the glass between the two panes of glass. On others, all the two panes and the spacer panel between them are all on the same plane.
It also appears that some ES vehicles, regardless of whether they are Ultra Luxury, Luxury, or Premium package, have the double-paned glass, and some don't. My guess would be that the difference is based on Lexus getting its glass from multiple sources and on which of those sources was in use at the time of the vehicle build.
Not only does it appear that some ES vehicles come with double-paned and glass and some have only 2 panes of glass, it also appears that there are different versions of the double-paned glass sourced from different manufacturers. On some of the double-paned windows, there is a small groove/channel on the edge of the glass between the two panes of glass. On others, all the two panes and the spacer panel between them are all on the same plane.
It also appears that some ES vehicles, regardless of whether they are Ultra Luxury, Luxury, or Premium package, have the double-paned glass, and some don't. My guess would be that the difference is based on Lexus getting its glass from multiple sources and on which of those sources was in use at the time of the vehicle build.
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03-23-15, 01:18 PM
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Here is what I have found.
My 2013 ES300h UL has double pane on the front only and the etching says Lamisafe. On the edge of the glass you can actually see the 2 pieces laminated together.
My 2015 ES350 UL has a thicker glass in the front than back but does not appear to be double laminated and the etching says Temperlite.
My 2013 ES300h UL has double pane on the front only and the etching says Lamisafe. On the edge of the glass you can actually see the 2 pieces laminated together.
My 2015 ES350 UL has a thicker glass in the front than back but does not appear to be double laminated and the etching says Temperlite.
03-23-15, 01:53 PM
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Lead Lap
Ok, so I just went and looked at the front and rear windows. The front is clearly thicker, has a seam down the middle, and is labeled "Temperlite". The rear windows are thinner, no seam, and are labelled "Nippon Safety". 2013 ES350. So at this point I don't know if I have the double pane or not, but don't care as the car is quiet enough for me...
Last edited by bc6152; 03-23-15 at 01:57 PM.
03-23-15, 04:55 PM
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03-23-15, 05:17 PM
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Here is what I have found.
My 2013 ES300h UL has double pane on the front only and the etching says Lamisafe. On the edge of the glass you can actually see the 2 pieces laminated together.
My 2015 ES350 UL has a thicker glass in the front than back but does not appear to be double laminated and the etching says Temperlite.
My 2013 ES300h UL has double pane on the front only and the etching says Lamisafe. On the edge of the glass you can actually see the 2 pieces laminated together.
My 2015 ES350 UL has a thicker glass in the front than back but does not appear to be double laminated and the etching says Temperlite.
Front driver's glass:
Pano:
03-23-15, 05:21 PM
#15
Yes, that photo definitely shows double pane glass.
