What are the types of windscreen / windshield chips and cracks?

What are the types of windscreen / windshield chips and cracks?

Did you know there are different types of windscreen / windshield chips and cracks that cause damage to your windscreen / windshield? Although they may appear the same on the surface, depending on the type of damage caused can decide how urgent it is to get the windscreen / windshield chip or crack fixed.

Here’s the most common types of windscreen / windshield chips and cracks:

CHIP - The most common type of windscreen / windshield damage where minute pieces of glass come away, usually caused when a small hard object flings up from passing traffic. It can sometimes be difficult to notice them without further inspection.

BULLSEYE CHIP - Caused by larger rounded objects coming into contact with your windscreen / windshield, such as a stone which makes a circular chip which is slightly dented in appearance. Although there’s no ‘double bull’ points when this hits the mark.  

HALF MOON CHIP - Much like a bullseye chip and usually caused by a similar hard rounded object, but the damage doesn’t create a full circle appearance; it looks more like a crescent moon instead.

STAR BREAK - This is when a hard sharp object hits your windscreen / windshield and the point of impact causes a series of cracks heading off in different directions, much like a starburst shape.

COMBINATION BREAK - This occurs when a hard object causes both a chip and a crack in your windscreen / windshield.  

FLOATER CRACK - Usually stemming from an original small chip, this type of crack will form horizontally from the centre of a chip.

STRESS CRACK - Different to a crack caused by an object, this type of damage is usually caused by sudden temperature changes or dramatic weather conditions.

EDGE CRACK - Likely to be caused by a chip on the edge of your windscreen / windshield, the crack forms continuously from the outer edge towards the centre of your screen.

 

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.

 

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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