With the amount of trash that accumulates on the roads it is no surprise that periodically a rock flies up and hits the windshield of your car. Sometimes it bounces off, doing no damage but it can also result in a small chip right in front of your eyes. This is bad news; it obstructs your view of the road and it may very well start spreading.
In the past there was only one solution; replace the windshield. That is no longer the only solution, technology and Chicago auto glass technicians can repair the chip, saving your windshield and saving you money as well. Bear in mind that there are limits to what can be repaired so don’t be surprised if the technician recommends replacement.
Can the windshield be repaired?
Whether the windshield can be repaired or not depends on the size of the chip and the location. A Chicago auto glass repair shop can usually deal with a chip as big as a quarter and a crack as long as a dollar bill is wide, any damage greater than this suggests replacement.
The location of the chip is also an important consideration. If the damage is a crack and it is right at the edge of the windshield you can expect it to spread quickly. As the windshield is actually an important part of the vehicles structural strength this type of damage indicates replacement rather than repair. Another potential problem area is directly in front of the drivers eyes. If there is a chip or crack, it will affect the driver’s vision and the glass should be replaced.
Regardless of the damage, it is something that should be taken care of soon after it happened. If you wait too long the chip or hairline crack can pick up dirt, this will affect the repair results.
Frank’s Auto Glass is a Chicago auto glass repair and replacement facility. Frank’s carry a large inventory of replacement auto glass for domestic and foreign makes and models. Visit their website for more details.
