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Old 12-20-2004, 11:59 PM   #12
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Re: Shade Band at Top of Windshield

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Originally Posted by rfgale
Correct. 2004 models come original equipment with just the straight tint, and no blue shade band at the top of the windshield. As a matter of fact, this vehicle and manufacturer is not the only one affected. These windshields now come with what is called a "third visor frit", where the black band, or dot matrix dips down at the center of the shield. If you go to a glass shop and request a shaded windshield, you will not be replacing with original equipment.
Greetings Rfgaile and others,

I've got a 2004 Chevy 1500 ext. cab LS. What is the black dotted matrix on the windshield in front of the rear view mirror for? Is it a sensor or what?

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