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Auto Glass Replacement Windshields
On average, 13 to 14
million windshields are manufactured or imported into the U.S. every
year to replace windshields damaged in use. Laminated safety glass
is used for auto glass to reduce flying glass and occupant ejection from
the vehicle in collisions. Windshields are secured to the vehicle
body using high-strength urethane adhesives. There
are different types of urethane with different bonding and curing
characteristics. Be sure the windshield installer has followed the
urethane manufacturer's recommended application and curing time
recommendations before operating the vehicle.
Windshield Repair Facts
Road debris often strikes a windshield and creates
damage in the auto glass. The damage usually ranges from small "nicks"
to areas as large as a 50-cent piece. Most breaks smaller than a nickel in
diameter can be repaired. Most breaks have a dark or silver
appearance when the damage first occurs. The windshield repair process will remove
the shadow and restore the appearance back. Some breaks with small
fractures will leave a reflection after the repair has been completed.
If your damage is located within the driver's line of sight (an area of
8 1/2 X 11 inches) you should not repair the break but replace the
windshield.
Windshield Repair can:
Stop damage from spreading;
Improve clarity in the damaged area;
Restore structural integrity to the damaged glass;
Save consumers money over windshield replacement.
Be environmentally friendly because it extends useful life of the
glass;
Auto glass repair shops offer a variety of windshield repair
services for your car. Professional technicians are available to repair
your auto glass whether you own a foreign or domestic car. Some auto
glass shops can arrange to bill your insurance company directly for
windshield repair. You may want to bring in your car or arrange for
on-site repairs by some auto glass repair shops. Whether for windshield
repair or auto glass replacement, your windshield repair shop can
provide the service you need.
Insurance
How would you
like to have your windshield repaired at no cost to you? Most car owners
have comprehensive coverage on their auto insurance policies, with
deductibles ranging from $50 - $1000. If you decide to go with a
windshield repair instead of the replacement option your insurance
company may waive any deductible amount and pay for the entire cost of
the repair.
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