To read more FAQs from our help center , please select from below or search for a topic. Safelite FAQs Auto glass service. How do I know if auto glass damage can be repaired? Does Safelite repair long cracks in the windshield? We will repair cracks that are smaller than six inches. How does the auto glass repair process work? Can you guarantee that a chip or crack in my windshield that can be repaired will not become larger during the repair process?
There is no product that will do that. This is the reason why you need to replace your windshield if the damage is in your line of vision while driving. Repairing a crack or chip helps to prevent that crack or chip from growing in size.
It does not hide the flaw in your glass. If you decided not to repair a crack, the crack would grow as glass expands and contracts in hot and cold temperatures or as your car vibrates when it hits potholes or you play your music loudly. This is why it is important to fill in these items, even if the damage is visible. At this time, the only way to hide imperfections in your auto glass is to replace the glass, rather than to repair it.
However, it is important to note that some repairs help hide the flaw better than others. For example, a filled in chip will be less visible than a repaired star. Always keep this factor in mind when deciding whether to repair or replace the windshield. If you don't want to see any flaws, windshield replacement is the better option for you.
When you have a chip or crack in your windshield, it is important that it get repaired quickly. Dow Jones. By Elizabeth Garone. To Read the Full Story.
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