Windshield Repair Service Across Eastern PA
Your windshield is designed with multiple layers of laminated glass to protect you from the elements and road debris. Over time, small chips or cracks can develop for many reasons — and even the smallest damage can quickly become a serious safety risk.
When moisture seeps between the glass layers, it can cause expansion and stress as temperatures change, turning a minor chip into a full crack almost overnight. That’s why it’s important to schedule a windshield repair as soon as you notice any damage. Quick action can help prevent a costly replacement and keep you safe on the road.
The Windshield Repair Process
The damage your windshield incurs can take a variety of shapes such as the "bull's eye" or "half-moon". Regardless of the shape, the windshield repair process remains the same:
- The damaged area is cleared of all dirt, water, pieces of glass, and other debris.
- The area is drilled out to make room for the windshield repair resin.
- Windshield repair resin is injected into the damaged area.
- Heat is applied to make the resin expand to fill in all the space created within the damaged area.
- The windshield repair resin is exposed to UV light to start the curing process.
Advantages and Limitations of Windshield Repair
The windshield repair process offers a number of advantages beyond the safety of a structurally sound windshield. The most obvious is the removal of an unsightly chip or crack in your windshield. The greatest advantage that comes with any auto glass repair is savings. On average, a windshield repair is 70% less expensive than a windshield replacement. Plus, your insurance company may even cover the repair charges for you!
Thousands of cars and windshields have been saved from expensive replacement through expert auto glass repairs. By injecting, heating, and curing a special windshield resin we replace the glass that was lost from your chip or crack. This resin is transparent, clear, and hard when cured. However, there's a limit to how much can actually be repaired this way - cracks longer than 6 inches or chips larger than a quarter won’t regain their structural integrity.
If you see your windshield starting to break, get it fixed as soon as you can. Cracks and chips are dangerous, and breaks are costly. Don't let them grow into a larger problem - call All-Star Auto Glass to schedule a repair today! Our windshield repair professionals can keep you safe and save you money.
