These windshield dots have a function (opens in new tab)

Explained at the whatdoesthismean subreddit: Those little black dots on your car’s windshield are called frits\. They are printed on the glass using baked-on ceramic paint and serve several important purposes: Secure the Glass: The solid black band and the dots provide a rougher, etched surface for the urethane glue to bond the windshield to the car frame\. Protect the Adhesive: The solid black border acts as a shield to block harmful UV rays from degrading the glue and keeping it strong over...