Faqs about windshield replacement

Will a rock chip ever form a crack?

The possibility of a rock chip forming into a crack is greater if it is not repaired immediately. If you repair the rock chip before it turns into a crack, it will not spread under normal conditions. A rock chip could form a crack if there is a drastic change in temperature (ex. washing you car on a very hot day with cold water) or if internal or external stress occurs to the windshield.

Can a chip spread while its being fixed?

This is likely to happen when working on a car that?s sitting in the sun with the windows rolled up on

a hot day. The Windshield would be over 120? F and very sensitive. Industry statistics say that the chances are very rare for this to happen. Because if you always work under controlled conditions you can be assured that this will not happen.

How long does it take for windshield repairing?

Typically, a star or bulls eye repair takes about half an hour, start to finish. For more than one chip it takes about fifteen minutes each additionally. The usual drive-away times are 1/2 hour for most cars and about 6 hours for the rest.

How will the windshield look after repair?

When looking through the glass, vision should not be impaired. If vision is impaired, the windshield should be replaced. Your rock chip should become noticeably clearer when repaired. However, clarity is dependent upon the size, age, amount of glass missing from the center and the quantity of fragmented glass within the break.