Glass chip repair is a fantastic option for those of you with minor windshield damage, that can be fixed without completely replacing your windshield
What exactly is Windshield Repair
Road debris often strikes a windshield and creates damage in the glass. Unless the cracking process is stopped, it may continue to expand to cover large areas of the windshield. These damages range from small “nicks” to large shattered areas. Large cracks in your windshield can weaken the structural integrity of your vehicle’s roof. Most of the smaller damages can be repaired without removing or replacing the windshield, thus stopping the cracking process.
Windshield repair is accomplished by injecting a bonding agent, referred to as resin, into the broken area. This bonding agent then bonds the glass surfaces together inside the broken area, stops the cracking or breaking process and maintains the safety of your vehicle.
Benefits of Chip Repair
• Windshield repair more friendly to the environment than completely replacing your windshield, which cannot be recycled
• Windshield repair is faster and saves you time. A repair takes 30 to 45 minutes, compared to the two hour timeframe required for a complete replacement. Also, you can drive immediately after your repair is done, while after a replacement, you typically have to wait for it to cure.
• Windshield repair is much cheaper! The price to repair your windshield is typically half of what your deductible would be for replacing it.
• Windshield repair is convenient. Once the repair is done, there are no further steps to take to ensure the repair is successful. You’re good to go! A windshield replacement takes more time and has risks for damage.