Abstract: A windshield protection system has an optically clear sheet of plastic covering the windshield. The clear plastic sheet is attached to the windshield by a gasket around the perimeter of the windshield. A space is formed between the windshield and the clear plastic sheet. An optical matching material is used to fill this space. A valve in the gasket allows the optical matching material to be introduced into the space. The clear plastic sheet may have a hard coating. The clear plastic sheet protects the windshield from rocks that cause breaks, scratches and pitting. The optical matching material is a gel which increases the protection to the windshield and allows for variations in the shapes of windshields for other vehicles.

Abstract: A method of protecting a sheet of glass has a clear sheet of plastic that is adhered to a surface of the sheet of glass. A coating is applied over the clear sheet of plastic. The adhesive, plastic and coating are all resistant to UV light, which means that they will stay clear even after an extended exposure to sunlight. The plastic is a hard piece of plastic that is resistant to chipping and abrasions. The coating over the plastic is even harder than the plastic. The coating further protects the plastic from chipping and abrasions. The adhesive is releasable so that the protective layer of plastic may be removed as it becomes scratched, pitted and chipped.