Windshield Repair

Proper windshield repair is very important for any vehicle to ensure the integrity of the car glass and to prevent untimely and costly windshield replacement.

The car glass used for windshield repair is laminated glass. Two sheets of special composite car glass are fused together by a laminate of vinyl plastic between them. The laminate is very strong and not only holds the two sheets of car glass together while they are intact but also keeps them stuck even upon shattering. The fragments of car glass remain held together like a web instead of dangerously flying toward the car driver and passengers.

The windshield is held in place by the urethane molding, which glues it to the car, and the frit, which is the black frame that protects the urethane molding from being melted by ultraviolet rays.

The most obvious role of the windshield is to protect the car’s occupants from the wind, rain and airborne debris, thereby allowing a clear and unencumbered view of the road. Less obvious is the role of the windshield in providing safety during accidents. In head on collisions, the windshield ensures that the airbag works properly by preventing it being inflated outwards. In case the car rolls over, the windshield provides the necessary support to prevent the roof from collapsing.