Vehicle Armoring Process
In a typical armored vehicle, the entire passenger compartment is enclosed in lightweight armor that is impervious to most handgun and long gun munitions. Two types of armor are used in SAGES’s armoring process, transparent and opaque.
Transparent armor is used for the windows and consists of dense layered ballistic glass that is laminated to a tough inner spall shield of resilient polycarbonate. Opaque armor consists of lightweight composite armor, high-hardened ballistic steel, and other specialized ballistic materials.
Once the vehicle has been armored, it’s reassembled to mirror the original factory finish.
Phase 1:
Incoming vehicle inspection and inventory collection.
Phase 2
Cabin armor process. Installation of all ballistic materials and bullet-resistant glass. Includes ECM, battery, electrical distribution box, fuel tank and all other armor options selected by client.
Phase 3
Electrical installation. Includes all OE components and optional equipment.
Phase 4
Interior trim and upholstery. Includes modification and customization of all interior trim panels and components.
Phase 5
Suspension & brakes. Upgrades performed as required dependent on armor level and type of chassis.
Phase 6
Pre-delivery inspection. Test drive, dealership diagnostics, A/C service, water test, wind test.
Phase 7
Complete vehicle detail. Interior and exterior. Final finish on all interior and exterior cosmetics.
Phase 8
Final Quality assurance inspection. Performed by management often accompanied by technician and client if necessary.
Phase 9
Final delivery to client.
Phase 10
Follow up with client after the vehicle is received. Customer satisfaction review.