Windshield repairs and replacements should be done as soon as possible to help prevent them from getting worse. In certain situations, damage to the windshield could occur. Even if the damage seems small, windshield chips of any size should be repaired as soon as possible. In the case of a very cracked windshield, of course, all you can do is replace it, but a small chip or crack is something else.
With modern technology, it can often be repaired, at a fraction of the cost of replacing the windshield. We strongly recommend that you take your car to the repair shop after any damage to the windshield. Safelite also offers a national warranty for windshield repair as long as you own or lease the vehicle on which the repair was performed. Every repair job is unique, but depending on the location, size, and type of damage, it may be repairable without having to replace the windshield. Unfortunately, one of the most common problems with home repairs is that the material used to repair the windshield doesn't dry properly.
When a problem of this type arises, it is always ideal to show the damage to the windshield to an expert in automotive glass, since they are the ones who are properly trained to advise you when you need to repair or replace the windshield. If the windshield has less than three chips or a crack of 15 cm or less, it can usually be repaired, saving time and money compared to a complete windshield replacement. It's also important to remember that successful windshield repair depends on several factors, including how recent the damage was. While there are many options for replacing windshields, Safelite is the only national company that offers a national lifetime warranty for replacements and even guarantees that the repair will go through lease, return, and state vehicle inspections, or that the cost of repair will be applied to the replacement. A chipped or cracked windshield should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible, and should be done by a qualified auto glass technician.
Windshield repairs should always be done by professionals, regardless of their own automotive experience. First of all, because detecting it early could mean the difference between having to repair or replace the windshield. To repair a chipped or cracked windshield, resin is applied with a vacuum to the damaged area, cured with UV light to a rock-hard finish, and then the glass is polished. A large crack can jeopardize the structural integrity of the vehicle and may require the complete replacement of the windshield, rather than a simple repair that is faster and cheaper. If you have advanced driver assistance, repairing or replacing the windshield is more complicated and the need for a trained professional increases.
The result is a repair that is practically invisible to the naked eye and that protects the integrity of the windshield.
