Reason to Choose Professional Windshield Repair
Technicians can perform the repairs in a shop or at the vehicle owner’s preferred location, provided the conditions are right.
Although windshield glass repair is simple, it can be inconvenient. No one wants to spend money on seemingly insignificant damage. Those without an insurance policy covering the cost of chip and minor crack repair may consider buying a DIY fix-it kit at the local automotive store. However, they may not be doing themselves favors or saving money.
Pros and cons of DIY windshield repairs
One significant benefit to DIY windshield chip repairs is the vehicle owner’s money on labor and product.
Their disadvantage is that they result in creating more problems than they solve.
Often, it’s difficult for the untrained eye to locate bubbles and remove them from the resin after it’s applied. Leaving bubbles behind makes the whole process futile since no repairs are made. Instead, a weak spot has been created in an already damaged windshield.
Another reason to avoid DIY windshield repair kits is that vehicle insurance companies often have glass coverage. However, a DIY repair may negate the insurance company’s obligation to pay for those repairs. Experts restore the windshield’s integrity using industry-leading resins that your insurance company recognizes.
Pros of professional repair options
Windshield crack and chip repairs need to be carried out in controlled conditions. Fortunately, technicians can perform the repairs in a shop or at the vehicle owner’s preferred location, provided the conditions are right.
For instance, the technician needs to consider the windshield’s temperature and resin for the resin to cure properly. It must be dry and warm enough for it to cure. The technician also needs to extract any air bubbles from the resin. However, before the chip or crack is filled, the resin can harden due to the natural UV light and temperature, so the environment must be controlled.
The automotive glass technician repairing a windshield or window is often the business owner and has many years of experience in windshield repair. Suppose their team member is repairing the windshield. In that case, the vehicle owner will be confident that they are working to industry standards, are using the best quality products, and that a warranty or guarantee protects their work.
Ignoring the problem
Ignoring windshield damage, small or large, will only make matters worse and more expensive. Cracks and chips expand over time, eventually becoming a bigger and more expensive job, maybe even a full windshield replacement.
Far more concerning than the costs is that windshield damage weakens the glass, which may fail to protect the vehicle’s occupants in the event of an accident. If a crack or chip exceeds 12 mm, the driver can receive a police citation for failure to maintain their vehicle in some states.
Ultimately, repairing or replacing the vehicle’s windshield quickly by a reputable, professional glass technician is the best solution. The vehicle owner will save time and money in the long run.
Lucid Auto Glass provides mobile windshield repair and replacement in Tacoma, Olympia, Renton, Lakewood, and surrounding areas. Our auto glass services include windshield replacement, rock chip repair, crack repair, and leak repair as well as door window regulator and door window motor repair and replacement. Family owned and operated. Military discounts available.
