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If you see any chip or crack in your automobile’s windshield one fine morning, then you have to take time to decide whether you’ve to repair or replace the entire windshield and get it fixed. However, replacing the whole windshield is always not mandatory if it gets cracked, damaged, or chipped. The cost incurred in a windshield repair is much less than an entire replacement. But the question arises of knowing whether you’ve to repair or replace your car’s windshield. Here are a few ways to know the answer. Coin Test The first step to know whether the windshield has to be repaired or replaced requires assessing the crack or damage. A damaged or cracked windshield looks quite unattractive and is not a suitable safety hazard. You can estimate using coin test to know about the damage. If you see the crack even after placing the coin on the hit mark, you would probably need a replacement. However, this won’t help you assess the damage in case of internal windshield damage. Size of Crack First thing to consider is assessing the size of crack. You need to simply repair if the crack or chip is smaller in size (quarter – 2-inch length), But there are a few limitations about the size of the chip on repair and depends on the type of cracks such as half-moon, bullseye, or tar. The type of cracks based on these specifications and sizes up to 2 inch can be easily repaired. However, you’ve to replace the windshield if the requirements are not met. Repair of the windshield can be done within 30 minutes. Location of the Damage If you want to decide whether you need windshield replacement or repair, consider location an important factor. You have to replace the windshield if the damage is extended to the outer edge. If the edge is cracked, you must change the windshield as the glass becomes unstable and loose. You should replace it if you see cracks in the driver's line of sight. The repair can affect the driver’s vision by causing slight distortion. Amount of Damage Car damage may aggravate if you ignore the small chips and cracks initially. Check the number of cracks/damage before repairing or replacing it. You can simply repair the windshield if there are two or a few cracks. Your glass may get shattered if there are more than two cracks. So go for an entire windshield replacement to avoid this risk. In case of a car accident, replacing your windshield is recommended since the glass weakens due to the impact and the supporting frame loosens. Depth of Crack Heavy construction materials, gravel roads, stones, and pebbles often damage the windshield. This impact damages the top laminated layer. A PVB layer bonds both inner and outer glass to make windshield glass. If you see a small chip, you can assess that the damage results from low impact and can be repaired. In case of the deep impact of the object that penetrates the windshield, you’ve to replace it. We are a team of windshield experts, and we provide windshield repair solutions and windshield replacement. We help you get your windshield to appear new with an auto glass repair. The best course of action to be taken after knowing the degree of damage can be known from our trained experts.
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