Why a Windshield / Windscreen Rock Chip Is Still Visible After The Repair
When we go out to repair a windshield chip, we always strive for a result of 100% structural integrity and a 70% – 90% clarity. Understandably, some customers might expect an unblemished, perfect windshield as a result of getting their glass repaired. Unfortunately, no repair can bring back your windshield glass to a factory installed condition. Going over the process of repairing a rock chip damage might help you better understand why and what you can realistically expect.
Windshield Repair Process
To repair the rock chip damage, we fill the damaged area with a resin that is made to harden and bond with the glass. Once the risen hardens, it will be close to the same durability as the glass. The resin does not blend invisibly with the glass, it comes pretty close depending on the type and severity of the damage though. Our resin comes in different tints for varying breaks and situations that help with concealing the damage.
After the repair, what you have left is the impact point or pit as we refer to it which is quite small and dull in colour. Also, at certain angles you will still be able to see the cracks but they too will be dull. The damage will be more noticeable from inside the car looking out because you’re looking through a light source. The light source illuminates the fine fractures in the windshield glass causing it to be more visible.
The larger the chip damage, the more visible it will be.
Repair Tip!
Call us as soon as possible after a rock chip occurs to help ensure that we achieve the best looking outcome for your repair. Also, as soon as you get a chip in your windshield, cover the damage with a piece of tape and call us. The tape will help keep foreign debris & water out of the break which can cause it to be more noticeable.
Act Now!!
When you see a chip, you may be able to avoid a windshield glass repair claim if you act quickly.
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
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
We offer repairs that are fast and convenient. If your windscreen / windshield has a chip we’re here to help. We cover the whole of the Midlands – Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Stoke on Trent, Sheffield, Solihull, Coventry, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Lichfield, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Redditch, Newark on Trent, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Dudley, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, Bromsgrove, Cheadle, Rocester, Kegworth, Loughborough, Castle Donnington, Ripley, Alfreton, Buxton, Ashbourne, Hilton, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, West Midlands, East Midlands.