subject: Windscreen Chips; How Best To Tackle The Problem [print this page] Many of us heavily rely upon our vehicles, whether it is to take the kids to school, to get us to work on time or for journeys further afield. It is in our interests to keep them in the best condition possible. Windscreens have advanced massively since their initial invention and due to their laminated construction are now shatterproof and much less likely to break.
Sometimes however an unexpected incident can occur which can cause damage to the glass and it is in this instance which we need to act quickly in order to prevent further problems and costly replacements.
If you notice a chip in your windscreen, be sure to act on it, and have it fixed as soon as possible. There is many specialist repair companies which can deal with the problem. Windscreen chips can start off small but if not dealt with can easily spread and turn into a larger crack which could mean the difference between a small, cheap repair and a costly replacement of the whole screen.
Chips are also bad news if left as if the car is due its M.O.T it can be failed on this basis. They can also be dangerous; they can cause distortion in the glass, meaning a disruption to the visibility of the driver. Not only this but if it were to turn into a crack whilst the car was being driven this could also put people's safety at risk.
The repair process for a windscreen chip is quick and simple often only taking around half an hour to complete. It usually involves cleaning the area of impact where the glass is split and then injecting resin into the break to fill the gap. The resin is then set by being heated under a UV lamp.
The vehicle does not usually need to be taken into a garage the repair can be done by a call out specialist at the road side. Dry conditions are necessary for the best results however any companies can provide a canopy which can be used if the weather is wet.
The process cannot entirely rid the screen of marks however; it is usually only a small scar on the glass which is left behind.
