Windshield Replacement – Why Quality Matters

The windshields of newer vehicles are equipped with advanced features such as a thermal interlayer, an acoustic layer, and spots to accommodate cameras and sensors. Lane departure and automatic brake sensors). When replacing your car’s windshield, quality matters.

A compromised windshield can be just as dangerous as a poorly installed replacement. Continue reading to understand what happens during windshield replacement and how you can avoid being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.

Bull’s Eye Cracks

Bull’s-eye cracks can be very noticeable, as they look like targets. They also interfere with your vision while driving. If not repaired quickly, these cracks can quickly extend into long unrepairable cracks that require replacement of an entire windshield.

Bull’s Eye Cracks are shaped like dart boards, with a center impact point that resembles the dart board’s hole. Radiating cracks form an inverted “U” shape around this point. Additionally, bull’s Eyes may also be known as combination breaks, half moon cracks or star cracks.

Windshield repair companies typically specialize in fixing this type of windshield damage, depending on its depth, size, and location on the glass. When you visit their Houston store for repairs, the technician can determine if your broken windshield qualifies for repairs; otherwise you can purchase a resin-based kit to do it yourself and inject the resin directly into its affected areas.

Edge Cracks

Cracked windshields that extend from edge to edge can weaken and create an unsafe driving environment, while potentially disqualifying them for use on certain cars. Furthermore, edge cracks often necessitate replacement.

The damage is often caused by larger stones or pebbles. A crack can often spread rapidly and ultimately require replacing it altogether.

A floater crack refers to any windshield crack that begins within 2′ of its edge and usually results from weather-related changes or exposure to extreme temperatures, such as rapid temperature swings. They can often develop into star cracks which become difficult or impossible to repair over time; as soon as any signs of floater crack appear it is recommended you schedule an appointment for windshield replacement as soon as possible.

Cracks Floater

In extreme temperatures, a “floater” crack is a windshield crack that starts within 2 inches of its edge and spreads toward the center. These types of cracks need to be addressed immediately as they can worsen over time and reduce visibility significantly.

Only windshields with cracks and chips that meet certain criteria can be repaired by professional technicians. The crack cannot be longer than six inches, it can’t obstruct the view and only affects the outer layer.

As well as being known as the San Andreas cracks, bulls-eyes and stars are not repairable. If caught early enough however, resin may be applied to stop its spread and repair it quickly.

Stress Cracks

Your windshield takes an arduous journey every day as its protector on the road, often experiencing rocks and debris impact, manufacturing defects or extreme temperature variations; all this puts it under considerable strain, potentially increasing its likelihood of cracking over time.

Bulls eye cracks are among the most frequent types of windshield damage, affecting its outer layer and typically appearing circular in shape. A certified technician should be able to repair these easily.

Repairing cracked windshields can be a difficult task. Cracks that are more than 6 inches away from the edge, or in your line of sight require replacement. However, smaller cracks which do not extend to the edge may be repaired with resin injection techniques.