Auto Glass Repair - How It's Done


Nowadays, great innovations have been done to make our life easier, faster, and economical. When your auto glass accidentally got damaged because it got hit by a stone or someone has attempted to break into you car, you need to have your auto glass repaired or replaced. Replacing an auto glass is an option if the damage is really large, however if the crack is minor, a glass repair would be your best choice. Glass repair today is very easy and for some, they can even repair your glass good as new.

When you are considering an car glass repair, you would first expect that all the glasses of your vehicle will be carefully inspected to check if there is any other damage aside from the ones you reported. The area to be repaired will then be cleaned and a special vacuum will be used to remove air. A liquid resin will then be injected to the crack or damaged area while applying pressure to make sure that the liquid resin will reach the finest cracks. The resin will then be cured using a UV light until it is clear and almost invisible. To make the work seamless, the area is then leveled and polished by the technician. The auto glass repair is now finish, your car's glass is now good as new, free of cracks, abrasions, or chipping.

The results of the repair varies depending on the size and location of damage, the type of liquid resin used, how the repair was done, and the type of damage your auto glass got. The larger the damage, the harder it is to repair; the price also depends on these factors. Glass repair is also an economical choice because aside from the fact that it is cheaper than replacing the whole glass, car insurance companies usually covers the cost of the repair unlike auto glass replacement. It is highly recommended to talk to your car insurance company regarding the coverage so you can decide whether to have an glass repair or a replacement.