Chip-repair materials can be just as effective as the instruments used by mobile windshield repairers, and at a fraction of the expense. There’s no need for a car glass doctor to come to your house when you simply put on some vinyl gloves and make a simple repair yourself.
Cons of Windshield Repair Kits
If you attempt to repair a windshield crack or chip yourself, you risk voiding your vehicle’s warranty. You might be in big danger, both financially and ethically, if any more damage or personal injuries occur as a result of shoddy repairs. You’ll get a full guarantee on parts and labor if you get your vehicle glass fixed by a certified body shop like Northside Ford.
It is not possible to redo the filling of a windshield chip or crack if you make a mistake. During the repair procedure, there are a few easy but crucial measures to follow, and if they aren’t followed to the letter, you may detect flaws or opaque spots around the mended section. You may be required to purchase a new windshield in addition to the repair kit at that point.
Windshield repair kits can only fix small glass damage such as bullseye chips. Most auto body shops have the instruments necessary to fix more serious damage, such as long windshield cracks, starburst chips, and spiderweb cracks.
Cracks and chips around the wipers are almost always unrepairable. These places are prone to re-cracking due to persistent pressure from windshield wipers. In most circumstances, a complete windshield replacement rather than a chip repair will be recommended by your vehicle glass repair pros.
Did you know that your auto insurance carrier may cover all windshield repairs without raising your rates or forcing you to pay a deductible? (That is, if the repairs are done at a recognized auto body shop, they will pay for them.) Having a professional repair your window cracks lowers the insurance company’s risk of liability in the event of a future collision. If your insurance company provides this “free” benefit, take advantage of it!
To DIY Your Windshield Chip Or Not To DIY Your Windshield Chip?
It’s an unwritten rule of the road that rocks will chip and fracture your windshield at some time. And when it does, you’ll have to figure out how to deal with it. Do you want to save some money and time by doing it yourself? Do you want the job done correctly, or do you want it done quickly? It’s entirely up to you (unless your windshield problems are more serious, in which case you should call us).