Repairing vs. Replacing the Windscreen

Small chips and cracks in your windscreen may be able to be repaired rather then replaced. Besides being more economical, it is also advantageous to repair rather then replace a windscreen because the factory windscreen will not be broken.

The best seal a windscreen will ever receive is the initial seal that it gets when it is in production. If the windscreen needs to be replaced it will never be quite as good as the original. Therefore if the chip or crack is small enough and is able to be repaired you should go that route.

Another advantage of repairing a crack or chip in your windscreen rather then replacing the windscreen is that it is much less expensive. Most insurance companies not only pay for repairs but will also waive the comprehensive deductible if the customer chooses to repair the windscreen rather then replacing it.

The first step in repairing the windscreen is cleaning the glass and extracting any air out of it. A transparent resin is then placed in the damaged area and UV light is used to dry and set the resin.

The windscreen is one of the most important parts of the car. It helps support the cars roof, prevents debris from flying at the driver and passengers and is an important component of the safety system. It is important to take care of any damage to the windscreen immediately and when viable, repairing it is a much better solution then replacing the windscreen.

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