If a Car Windshield in Maryland becomes cracked or chipped, a driver may wonder if they should repair or replace it. It doesn’t matter where the person lives, the windshield often takes a beating. There may be pea gravel that is falling from an uncovered construction truck, sanitation vehicles that lay down sand or salt during adverse weather conditions, and from time to time, the occasional chunk of debris that have been disrupted by cars that are passing by.
The question is when it is time for repairs? Keep reading to learn more.
Repair or Replace
In most cases, a smaller crack or chip can be repaired by a professional. If the crack or the chip is able to be covered by a dollar bill, then it is damage that is safe to repair. However, if the chip is right in the line of sight of the driver, or if there are three or more chips and cracks on the glass, then the damage needs to be replaced.
Other times that the windshield will have to be replaced is if the damage is located at the edge of the windshield or if an older windshield has been covered with small divots. In these situations, repair won’t be a good option.
How Does Windshield Repair Work?
To repair a windshield a special type of resin has to be injected in the chipped area. For holes or cracks, they can be drilled at the ends of the crack to ensure it doesn’t spread. A windshield is made out of three layers, a layer of polymer or resin that is sandwiched between two layers of glass.
The ability to drill to, rather than through the plastic requires someone who knows what they are doing. Otherwise, serious damage may occur.
Don’t underestimate the benefits offered by hiring the professionals to determine if a windshield needs to be repaired or replaced, as this can be a confusing decision to make. They will know what option is right for the vehicle and make the needed repairs. More information about this can be found by contacting the professionals from Beltway Auto & Plate Glass.
