Windshield Repair Facts

Road debris often strikes a windshield and creates damage in the glass. The damage usually ranges from small "nicks" to areas as large as a 50-cent piece. Most breaks smaller than a quarter diameter can be repaired. Most breaks have a dark or silver appearance when the damage first occurs. The repair process will remove the shadow and restore the appearance back 85%. 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.

Windshield Repair can

Stop damage from spreading; Restore structural integrity to the damaged glass; Improve clarity in the damaged area; Be environmentally friendly because it extends useful life of the glass; Save consumers money over windshield replacement.

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 windshields to reduce flying glass and occupant ejection from the vehicle in collisions. Windshields are secured to the vehicle body (pinch weld) 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.