Dave

you might be right on both counts-----

The evidence shows that different parts made by different sourses are made out of various materials--the headlights for example--quite complicated process to foem shell so material has to be easy to work

During my flying days---hail storms were called hail shafts--they are quite concentrated--if driving and you get to an underpass, stop as it will pass over quickly---if moving and no shelter in site you can drive out of them in a few miles--

If flying---AVOID them----radar is wonderful

Saw the biggest hail ever in Denver once

Jerry