Windshield Repair Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona Windshield Repair

People often ask us what exactly is a windshield repair? It is the process of filling in a chip, dent, or crack in the windshield with a clear resin material. The procedure prevents the glass from breaking or cracking any further while restoring the structural integrity back to the windshield. In essence it avoids the need to replace the entire unit, thereby saving time and money. Windshields are constructed out of three layers, with a vinyl sheet or resin sandwiched between two pieces of glass. When something slams into the windshield and breaks it, typically the outside layer of glass is damaged.

In order to prevent the damage from spreading a windshield repair technician will clean any dirt and debris from the affected area, and then use a tool to insert a specially formulated clear resin solution. The resin fills the areas of the windshield where the glass is missing. The technician will then heat the area using a heat lamp or allow the vehicle to sit in the hot sun. That way the resin fully cures, or hardens properly. If a reputable glass company, like Diamond Auto Glass, performs the repair job than it will usually solve the problem.

Although the damaged area may still be slightly visible, the repair will stop it from spreading any further. It will also make the vehicle much safer to drive. Windshield repairs can be done as long as the crack is less than six inches in length, or the chip as no larger than a Unites States quarter. The damage must also be out of the driver’s direct line of sight, and a certain distance away from the edge of the windshield. Most insurance companies cover auto glass damage.