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2 Ways To Get Your Damaged Windshield Repaired

14 December 2022

Kylie Howell

A damaged windshield needs to be repaired or replaced as soon as you can. The longer you wait to repair it, the more damage it can sustain. For example, if you have a windshield that has a small crack in it, and some moisture gets into it and freezes, it can expand the crack since water expands when it freezes. When the water melts, it can get further into the crack, and it will do the same thing all over again. Moisture can also get in between the layers of the windshield and cause them to separate. Both of these things will obscure your vision while you are trying to drive. They can also make it less safe when you drive. What are some ways you can get your windshield fixed?

DIY

One option is that you can do the repair yourself. There are kits that you can buy from automotive supply stores, or you can get one online. The kit generally contains a syringe, a resin or epoxy compound, a patch, and a way to create suction. The syringe is so that you can put the resin or epoxy into the crack. You may or may not need a clear patch, and the device to create suction will help to make sure that there aren't any bubbles in the patching compound. There are some limitations on if you can use a DIY kit to repair your windshield, so make sure that you check the instructions for the kit to make sure that you are OK to use it on your windshield. 

Auto Glass Shop

You can always go with an auto glass shop to deal with your windshield. One reason to choose this option is that they can come to you wherever you are. If you are at work, the repair tech can bring their equipment to your place of business and either repair or replace your windshield right there. That saves you time because you don't have to figure out when you can get your car in so that it can get worked on. It also means that you can get your windshield taken care of quickly. 

If you have a damaged windshield, it is very important to get it handled quickly and correctly. It may be something that you can do on your own, but you may want or have to wait for the professional repair techs to take a look at your window and do the work for you. For more information, contact a windshield repair service near you.

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