Getting a windshield replaced in a vehicle can often be a daunting task to consider. Not only does the windshield provide protection for the occupants of the vehicle while moving, but it also can have a negative role if there are cracks or chips in the windshield. These chips and cracks can create a distraction in the driver’s field of view, which can pose a significant risk if they block the driver from seeing a vehicle or pedestrian in time. Getting a windshield fixed when it has a crack or chip is important, especially since cracks can widen over time from stress, movement, and temperature fluctuations. This is why many Westbury drivers rely on reputable auto glass companies, like Active Auto Glass Inc., to replace their windshields when they need them fixed.
In most cases, chips and cracks can actually be repaired without a Windshield Replacement in Westbury. If the damage is minor enough-;no bigger than an inch in diameter-;they are usually able to be fixed with a glass repair treatment by the technician. If the damage has begun to spiderweb out from the chip, or the crack has started to spread across the windshield for more than a couple inches, then a Windshield Replacement in Westbury will be necessary. These larger types of damage can ruin the stability of the glass in the windshield. Windshields are made up of two panes of glass separated by a thin protective sealant. This gives them flexibility when smashed, without the glass shattering in on the occupants of the vehicle.
When windshields are replaced, the process is quite quick and simple to perform. The weather stripping around the windshield will first be cut away, exposing the edges and the adhesive. A hot blow dryer or similar device will then be used to heat the adhesive, allowing the windshield to be pushed out of the cradle. Once the cradle is cleaned and prepped, a new layer of adhesive will be put in, and the windshield placed back in the cradle. A new layer of weather stripping will be placed around it and taped over for protection while the adhesive dries and cures. After a day, the tape can be removed, and the windshield replacement will be done.
