Auto Glass Scratch and Chips
You find yourself on a rare cool day driving down the road with the windows down, and the radio turned up loud. For a brief moment, you can forget everything except the wind in your hair and the gorgeous fall weather.
However, your attitude quickly changes when a piece of gravel flies directly towards your face. Thankfully, your windshield was there to prevent it from harming you, but now you know your troubles just began.
Once you hear that sickening sound of glass splintering apart, you know you have to get it repaired immediately.
Most drivers turn to the professionals at Las Cruces Auto Glass for our faster, more reliable service and most affordable pricing on all our best repair options. When you need to know your chip won’t spread any further, you need our experienced technicians assisting you today.
What is Glass Chip Repair?
A broken section of your windshield gets considered a minor “chip” when the impact site is roughly about half an inch in diameter. At that size, and if filled in properly, it shouldn’t continue spreading when dealt with immediately.
The fix only takes a few moments, and it will be ready for the road in about half of an hour.
Anything broader than a half of an inch, however, does get considered as a windshield crack. Even if the damage was a chip when you first called, it could still grow into a worsened break in the meantime.
That is why we still recommend contacting us as soon as you spot chips developing in your auto glass surfaces. Otherwise, the longer the issue remains ignored, the sooner it becomes an expensive repair service call.
Will the Repair Last Forever?
Most drivers that our staff helps remains concerned with one burning question more frequently than others. Because you’re justifiably trying to keep your repair and maintenance costs low, you want to make sure that your fix will last a long time.
We stand by our quality of repairs, and we strive to continue offering the best in complete auto glass solutions for less. However, any professional will tell you that you are patching a broken section of your windshield, which can still develop further cracking in the future.
Our repair staff guarantees the best results possible for every service call that we receive, and we never consider your job done unless we would be happy with it for our vehicles. However, the hot desert sun, additional damage, and stress and vibrations from the engine can all lead to your patched glass worsening.
While you never can be sure if your patch is going to last long enough to avoid further repair needs, it helps to choose the trusted choice in complete auto glass repairs. We will continue doing our best to assist you with the results you expect and pricing you can afford every day.
Can I Repair My Glass Chip Myself?
By now, you have no doubt spotted cheap glass chip repair kits getting sold at your local auto parts shop or general retail chain. These items remain a popular choice for many seeking a correction that won’t cost them a fortune.
The unfortunate part is that these Do It Yourself patching products likely are not going to last nearly as long as a professional repair job will. The reason why is that, as the old saying goes, you are getting what you are paying for with them.
When you go through a certified repair team for your glass chips, you’re receiving the same low viscosity resins and adhesives that achieve expert results. Many affordable repair kits, on the other hand, rely on higher viscosity formulas, which remain runny and don’t harden as well as our adhesives.
While repairing a chip in your windshield is a straightforward fix many can do themselves, it simply won’t hold as well as what we can offer you today. When you need a
better quality of repair for any auto glass surface, we remain the best choice each time.
How Do You Fill Chips?
The reason why many inexpensive patching products fail to take is that they just go on too quickly without aiding in the curing process. Most of the kits have you wipe the area with an alcohol cleaning cloth, and then have you squeeze it like a tube of glue.
Not only does this leave the impact site dirtier than you think, but it begins melting away before it has the opportunity to dry. Instead, our staff ensures your damaged sections get thoroughly cleaned, and our commercial grade formula holds up better on every job.
We also ensure that your repair cures quickly with the use of a specialized UV light tool. The rays speed up the drying time from minutes to seconds, getting you back onto the road sooner than ever before.
When you need expert quality results for every vehicle glass repair, you won’t find a better choice than our team. Contact us as soon as you discover windshield chips, and we’ll provide you with the best results.
We understand that drivers already have many maintenance costs to contend with their vehicles every month. However, windshield chip repairs remain among the most affordable fixes you can have, and when performed correctly, can prevent the need for replacement auto glass.
Your insurance company may cover the costs entirely because chip filling is a less expensive service. Even if they don’t, you won’t find better pricing anywhere else around.
When you need to save on quality car glass repairs and replacement services, our staff will handle all of your needs fast. Contact Las Cruces Auto Glass today and save on your quality windshield chip repairs.