What is windshield repair?

Windshield repair is a process that combines the use of special tools and skill to repair damaged areas of a windshield. The primary goal of repair is to keep the damage from spreading, restore strength to the glass and avoid needing windshield replacement. The secondary goal is to improve the appearance and optical clarity of the windshield. The degree of improvement will vary depending on the type of damage there is and how long it has been on the windshield. The sooner you repair your windshield, the better chance the damage will not be as noticeable. Schedule your repair today!

Why repair my windshield?

Windshields have come a long way in automobiles. They are now designed as an integral part of vehicle safety by supporting the roof in rollovers and also the passenger side air bag when it deploys. By repairing your windshield as soon as possible, you reduce the chance of damage spreading into a larger crack. Once this occurs a replacement is usually necessary. Depending on the type of vehicle and any special technology equipped within the glass, replacements can get extremely expensive! Repairs are a fraction of the replacement cost and allow you to maintain the bonded seal between the vehicle frame and glass (if the windshield has never been replaced.) Repairing also helps extend wiper blade life, as any damage within the sweep of the wiper may cut the blade causing premature wear. You will also be keeping a windshield out of a landfill, due to the manufacturing process they are not recyclable.

Types of repairable damage

Stars	Description: Center impact point with visible and non-visible hair line legs. Spread potential: High. Sharp changes in glass temperature and vehicle frame flexing can cause damage to spread quickly. Repair clarity: Good. Drill holes and some hair lines may remain slightly visible. Recommended: Repair as soon as possible to avoid damage spreading and restore structural integrity.
Bullseyes	Description: Center impact point with visible air pocket. Spread potential: Medium. Most bullseyes should not spread. That does not mean they cannot! Repair clarity: Excellent. Only the center impact point may still be slightly visible. Recommended: Repair to restore structural integrity and optical clarity of windshield.
Chips	Description: Small debris that causes visual blemishes but no structural damage. Spread potential: Low. Repair clarity: Excellent. You will never know the chips were there! Recommended: Repair to prolong wiper blade life and restore optical clarity of windshield.
Half Moons	Description: Center impact point with partially visible air pocket. Spread potential: Medium. Most half moons should not spread. That does not mean they cannot! Repair clarity: Excellent. Only the center impact point may still be slightly visible. Recommended: Repair to restore structural integrity and optical clarity of windshield.
Combinations	Description: Center impact point with visible and non-visible hair line legs, as well as partially visible air pocket. Spread potential: High. Sharp changes in glass temperature and vehicle frame flexing can cause damage to spread quickly. Repair clarity: Good, as this contains the most damage of all breaks drill holes and some hair lines may remain slightly visible. Recommended: Repair as soon as possible to avoid damage spreading and restore structural integrity.

Contact us

We currently service central and northern New Jersey. Please email or text pictures of damage for repair estimates.
Phone: 908-731-6530
Email: FXNGLAS@GMAIL.COM

GlasWeld certified repair technician since 2005. We use the latest technology available to do our repairs, including the new ProVac Zoom injector and ProCur+ LED UV curing light. To learn more about GlasWeld and windshield repair, please visit www.glasweld.com