How Windshield Repair Works
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How Windshield Repair Works
Overview
When your windshield gets chipped, you don't necessarily need to replace it. Windshield repair is a modern, efficient, and cost-effective solution. Here's how it works.
The Nature of Glass
Household glass is strong, clear, and affordable, but it's also brittle, shattering into dangerous shards. This makes it unsuitable for automobiles.
Plastic, on the other hand, is safer but isn't scratch-resistant, so it isn't used for auto glass. For side windows, manufacturers use tempered glass, which is stronger and breaks into small, less dangerous cubes.
Why Laminated Glass?
Windshields require more durability due to constant exposure to road debris. This led to the use of laminated glass, composed of two thin sheets of tempered glass bonded to a rubber inner layer. This design absorbs shocks and minimizes breakage from small impacts like pebbles.
If a rock hits hard enough, it may chip the outer layer. In the event of a severe impact, the rubber layer prevents the windshield from collapsing. Windshield repair focuses on the outer layer damage caused by smaller incidents.
How to Repair a Windshield
1. Purchase a Repair Kit: Available at stores like Wal-Mart or auto shops, these kits contain everything you need.
2. Prepare the Windshield: Ensure the glass is dry and at room temperature. Avoid repairs on wet days unless indoors. Use a hair dryer to remove moisture and clean the glass with a strong cleaner like lighter fluid to remove grime.
3. Apply the Adhesive:
- Peel the adhesive strip and place it over the cleaned chip.
- Center and flatten it with a blunt object.
- Remove the remaining film and stick the adapter on, aligning it vertically. Burnish again.
4. Inject the Resin:
- Attach the syringe to the adapter.
- Pull the syringe to create a vacuum for one minute, allowing air bubbles to escape and adhesive to fill the chip.
5. Finish Up: The resin bonds with the chip, sealing it and preventing further damage or cracking.
Once done, your windshield will be reinforced, and the damage won't spread. This simple process extends the life of your windshield without the need for a costly replacement.
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