Windshield Repair or Replacement

Driving the car on the road listening to the music & suddenly you realize that a small tiny rock kissed your windscreen leaving behind a small chip or crack. Generally, these tiny rocks come from the fraction of tires & the road from a vehicle running in front of your car. Instantly the first question arrives in your mind for the windshield repair or replacement.
When we talk about windshield replacement, it is mandatory when the damage is on the driver’s side of the windshield. That’s because if your vision is blocked by the poor visibility through your windshield, you are facing a serious handicap to defensive driving. Same for the windshield repair, if the chip or crack is not in front of the driver on the windshield & not distracting the driver’s sight, you can choose the option for windshield repair.
This chip or crack on the windshield should not be on the edges of the windscreen. When the crack on the windshield is less than 3 inches & chips not more than 3 to 8 inches, you also choose the option of windshield repair.

Can You Drive The Car After Windshield Replacement?

When it comes to windshield replacement, the most common question is when you can drive after windshield replacement? It is recommended to wait till the adhesive material is dry. Normally it takes one hour or two, but there are also other factors like humidity, temperature & adhesive material quality to decide how long you need to wait before driving.

When can you wash the car after windshield replacement?

When the windshield replacement is complete, wait until 24 to 48 hours to wash the car. The installation process consists of attaching the windshield to an adhesive, leading to a permanent fixation of the windshield to the frame of the vehicle. It also consists of surrounding the glass with a rubber seal enabling it to face up to impacts. Installing a replacement windshield generally takes about an hour; however, there are some precautions the vehicle owner must take following the installation.