What is the best way to get my windscreen chip repaired?
Small chips can quickly become a big problem.
Got a chip in your windscreen? We recommend getting the chip checked and repaired as quickly as possible, as it could crack at any time, often when you least expect it.
A chip repair from our expert technicians takes just 30 minutes, saving your windscreen, and you’ll be back on the road fast. And the best thing is that your chip repair is usually free with car insurance.
So, book today, and fix that chip before it cracks!
First, a chip, then a crack. It happens a lot.
A chipped windscreen always has the potential to crack. Your windscreen is a tough piece of vital glass in your vehicle, but when compromised by a chip (e.g. from a stone), it sometimes doesn’t take much for that chip to crack.
Factors that can cause a chip to crack include sudden temperature changes, bumpy terrain and vibrations, putting pressure on the windscreen, and direct impact of any kind.
Can my chip be repaired?
In most cases, a windscreen chip can be repaired by Centre Glass if the chip is:
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.
There are a few other technical reasons why some chips can’t be repaired. Our expert technicians will advise on this once we’ve done an inspection.
How Centre Glass repairs a windscreen chip
Our expert technicians will first assess the chip damage to see if it is repairable.
We then:
1. Clean and prepare the area to allow the resin to bond with the windscreen
2. Place our injector and bridge device over the damage and create a clean vacuum
3. Fill the chip with our special resin
4. Ensure the injector device pushes the resin right to the end of the micro-cracks
5. Use a UV light to harden the resin
6. Clean and polish the windscreen and remove any excess resin for smooth finish.
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