Do all windscreen / windshield chips need repairing
Do all windscreen / windshield chips need repairing
Windscreens / windshields can chip for a whole manner of reasons, but often it’s down to changes in the weather. Rain and wind can lead to more debris on the roads, which can easily flick up from other vehicles. Changing temperatures and wet weather can cause your windscreen / windshield to contract and expand, leading to chips and cracks.
So, it’s safe to say autumn brings the perfect (if you can call it that) conditions for chips to happen.
We know having a chipped windscreens / windshields can be scary, particularly if it turns into a crack. So, if you notice a chip or crack in your windscreen / windshield, act fast. The quicker you do something, the more likely it can be repaired instead of replaced.
Do you need to have a stone chip repaired?
No matter how small a chip in a windscreen / windshield is, it will need repairing. This is because any imperfection is a weakness in the windscreen’s surface.
The windscreen / windshield provides up to 30% of a car’s structural strength. A chip can develop into a crack at any point as a lot of force goes through it, particularly over rough roads.
While chips can be repaired, cracks can’t – so it’s potentially much cheaper to have windscreen / windshield damage assessed and fixed promptly before it deteriorates.
Our advice? Get that chip looked at as soon as you spot it.
How do windscreen / windshield repair services work?
To repair a chipped windscreen / windshield, a technician will clean the area and then fill it with a clear resin with a similar optical property to glass. This will prevent dirt or moisture from getting in and stop vibrations affecting it, which should stop a chip from turning into a crack.
Remember the rule of thumb is as follows:
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 3mm (smaller than a matchstick head) does not usually need to be repaired.
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 25mm (smaller than a £2 coin) is repairable.
A windscreen / windshield chip over 25mm is usually non-repairable.
Call Us Today
We offer repairs that are fast and convenient. If your windscreen / windshield has a chip we’re here to help. For a repair that you know will be done right, call Centre Glass today. Call or WhatsApp on 07923 449354 email centreglass@mail.com visit www.centreglass.org