It doesn't matter how old your car is, a chipped or broken windshield can be a pain. Auto glass isn't exactly an affordable fix if you have to replace the entire thing. Unfortunately many people don't realize just how easy it is to replace it with an autoglass specialist. Most vehicle owners will get a chip or crack and - instead of getting it fixed - they let it go.
The downside to ignoring this kind of damage to your windshield is that the cracks and chips can grow and spread when left to be buffeted by wind and debris in the road. What could be a small chip turns into a bigger web of cracks that stretch across your windshield from edge to edge. Not only does this impair your vision but it could be a safety issue for you and your family as well - not to mention n most states you can wind up with a fix it ticket.
If you're smart and take it in early for a checkup and autoglass repair, the specialist will evaluate the damage that's been done and determine if they repair the chip or crack or if they need to refer you to body shop to have the entire windshield replaced - some can replace the window on site if need be. If the damage is small though they likely repair the problem right away.
Even a small crack or chip doesn't guarantee a repair though as some small chips can actually penetrate deep into a windshield. When this occurs, it will typically rupture the rubber membrane between the two layers of glass. This makes repair impossible for that particular damaged spot. If this is the case you will need to replace your windshield.
If it's a simple repair however that can typically be tackled in the span of about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the autoglass specialist. The specialist will use a tech resin that is made of an epoxy injected into the cracked or damaged area of the windshield. This cures by natural sunlight very quickly and dries completely clear
That repair will blend seamlessly into the surrounding windshield and should be almost completely invisible around the damaged area. Unless you inspect closely you would never know there was a chip or damaged windshield. The resin will cure strong enough to reinforce that section of the windshield and prevent the cracks from spreading out from the center.
If you've got a crack, small or large chip in your windshield then there is no better time than now to get it taken care of. Damaged areas can spread quickly and the larger the crack the more expensive the repair will be until you wind up completely replacing your autoglass.
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You should never trust your autoglass to someone in a random parking lot working out of the back of the family truckster. If you need damage repair or replacement then bring your car to an autoglass specialist who can tackle auto glass replacement right the first time.
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