Windshield Chip Repair or Replace?

Should You Repair Your Front Windshield Glass, Or Replace It?

REPAIR


1. Is the windshield chip or nick the size of a quarter or smaller?

If the answer is yes, repair or replace the glass  before the chip or nick grows larger.

If the glass is cracked, replace the glass.

Note: Advanced Driver Assist Systems Glass requires special attention!

REPLACE


1. Is the windshield chip or nick in the critical area (between the steering wheel and within the wiper sweep) of your windshield?

2. Is the chip or nick the size of a quarter or larger?

If the answer is yes, to either question-replace the glass.  If the glass is cracked, replace the glass.

 

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Ace Auto Glass’ certified technicians are experienced in both windshield repair and replacement and employ the most up-to-date methods for proper installation of your new windshield.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Why is it recommended that the glass be replaced when there is a crack in the critical area?

After a repair, the crack may still be visible. This causes your eyes to focus on the crack (3 feet or less, in front of you) and not 100 feet ahead of you further down the road. When there is a problem within your field of vision, your eyes are forced to constantly shift from near to far causing eyestrain, headaches, and fatigue.

Is it ok to use duct tape of mailing/package tape to cover my window temporarily before I bring it in for replacement?

Ace Auto Glass has 9 locations where you can securely store your vehicle until it can be serviced. If your door, side or tailgate glass is broken, and you must cover it, please do not put the duct or mailing tape on the painted portion of your car. It does not take very long before the adhesive in the tape eats away at your paint, and becomes very sticky and hard to remove safely. At most, place the tape only on the chrome or rubber molding along the edges of the glass.

What should I do if my windshield or fixed glass is leaking?

There could be several reasons why you could have a leak on a fixed window. If the vehicle is newer, the leak could be from a body seam or an improperly bonded glass. If the vehicle is older, the leak could be from rust, body seam, sealant failure, or improperly bonded glass.
 
Fix: Schedule an appointment and plan to leave the vehicle for most of the day. A check of the glass, bonding, and body seams will be preformed. Many times, if the leak is from the glass, the glass will have to be removed and reinstalled using new primer and sealant.

Will the repaired area be invisible?

Some customers are surprised that the repaired chip or nick is not invisible. Depending on the size of the repair, customers may be able to see where the chip was filled in with resin. Unlike as depicted in some commercials, it is rare for the repaired area to completely “disappear.” Rather, the resin helps prevent the chip from getting larger and turning into a crack and maybe a temporary fix. Some repaired chips may never get larger, but some will.

Your Chip Repair May Be FREE!

Depending on your insurance, your front windshield chip repair at Ace Auto Glass may be free.  Ace Auto Glass guidelines for chip repair are:  if the chip is smaller than a quarter and not in the driver’s field of vision, your chip may be repairable.  If the chip is bigger than a quarter and in the driver’s field of vision, you should replace the front windshield.  Be sure and ask the certified technicians at Ace Auto Glass—Ace has 9 convenient locations serving Hawaii and Guam.

Some restrictions apply. Must provide current insurance information for vehicle being inspected.  Ace Auto Glass will inspect the front windshield and based on the standards of National Windshield Repair Association, determine whether the chip is repairable or should be replaced.

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