subject: Let A Professional Handle Your Auto Glass Repair Or Replacement [print this page] Windshields Have Come a Long Way Windshields Have Come a Long Way
Back in Henry Ford's day, windshields were ordinarily made of a simple glass. Safety wise, this was not the best way of doing things. Since then, though, due to progressive technology, windshields have come a long way. In 1919, windshields began to be made out of 2 layers of glass with a strong , binding resin in between to hold together. This has proven to be much safer as windshields are sturdier and don't normally break in a thousand pieces injuring those in the car.
Let the Professionals Do It Newer technology has grown the safety of windshield glass. It is of concern to have a trained auto glass repair technician repair or install your new windshield. They are trained and have experience and safety is nothing to brush aside. If you hire an untrained person to install your windshield and they do a lousy job, that windshield may not protect you in the event of an accident . Get Your Windshield Repaired Immediately
It occurs to the best of us. We're driving along minding our own business and the truck's tire ahead of us lets loose a small rock up into the air. Bam! It hits our windshield and we feel our heart sink just a little. Our eyes hurriedly scan the windshield and we see it: A small chip .
Though it is tempting to say to ourselves, "Oh, that's just a little ding. I can wait to get it fixed," I encourage you not to wait. Every day that you hold off that little ding is growing into a fracture due to the pressure of the wind hitting it as you drive. If you act briskly , you may be able to fix the crack with a DIY repair kit, which is very affordable , or have an auto glass technician do it rather than wait until the fracture becomes too large and you'll have to pay to have the whole windshield changed. Don't hold off. Procrastination will end up costing you more money in the end .
Get Your Windshield Fixed Immediately
If you are going to take your car to a professional, be sure to use a trained technician for your windshield repair or replacement. Safety is a big concern that ought not be neglected. You don't want further fracturing or not be able to see clearly through your window. It is very important that all the air and moisture is vacuumed out before filling a splinter.
Be insistent to get a time estimate from your technician. It doesn't take very long to repair a ding or splinter in a windshield so your car should not have to be there for more than one day.
Sometimes You May Use a DIY Repair Kit
Getting dings or fractures in windshields is quite common . Whether it be from a flying rock hitting it, an extreme change in temperature, or some kind of impact, more than likely everyone will run into the need to get a chip or crack fixed sometime in their lives. Once in a while though, if the chip or fracture is small, you can opt for a mend instead of a replacement. This allows you to be more frugal, especially if you do it yourself. There are DIY kits available that are very affordable and come with complete instructions.
Do not delay in taking care of your damaged windshield. It is not worth the safety problems surrounding it. You want what's best for you and your passengers so don't procrastinate in getting your windshield fixed.
