Why don't you replace glass?
Where is your
shop?
Is fleet service available?
What will it look like when it's done?
Is your work guaranteed?
How long does it take?
Why would my insurance pay for this?
Can a rock chip start running while it's being fixed?
Is glass really a liquid?
I've always been driven by the idea of
good stewardship of resources and avoiding unnecessary material waste. Finding a real need and filling it for my customers since 1994 I've always kept
an eye on the latest technologies available to provide the best results at the
lowest possible cost. At less than half the cost of replacing residential and
commercial windows - removing damage caused by graffiti, construction clean up,
hard water stains, etc. just makes good economic sense.
Windshields are NON recyclable, an inseparable sandwich of glass/plastic/glass. That's a good reason to get more use out of your existing
windshield until you get the "big one" that's beyond repair. Every
successful repair means one less windshield in the landfill.
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There is no shop, it's a mobile service.
Schedule service to
your home, work or other appointment.
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Is Fleet Service available?
Yes. Group discount for your valued employees' personal
and company fleet vehicles. Fleet Managers - your glass budget goes virtually
all toward replacement, not repair, if one vendor provides
both services. Sure, it's convenient for you (just one phone call) but plain wasteful.
If cutting unnecessary expenses is a priority, try my service - the cost will be dwarfed by
your savings on replacement glass. Government fleet managers can be even more
green by using separate repair
and replacement services (see:
why don't you replace glass?).
If there's damage on a fleet pool vehicle that I suspect may be reported again
and again even after being repaired I would recommend replacing the windshield
to avoid wasting your staff's time.
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What will it look like when
it’s done?
Outside, a smooth water spot is usually all that will
be seen. This is where a pit, or divot was created on the surface during the
flying object's contact with the glass. After the repair, pit filling resin is
applied and polished leaving a smooth surface like a water spot.
Inside, more detail may be noticed due to the backlight effect created by brighter light on the outside of the vehicle and the closer proximity of your eyes to the glass when sitting inside. Depending on the type of damage - star, bullseye, half moon, combination, a slight sparkle may sometimes be seen from certain angles but has no negative structural effect on the repair.
Yes. Rock chip repairs are guaranteed not to spread, weather or
discolor for as long as you own your vehicle. We're convinced you'll be
completely satisfied or your money back.
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About half an hour for a typical star or bullseye. For more than one chip add about fifteen minutes
each. Long crack repair takes around an hour and the windshield must be dry for at least two days prior
to the repair.
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Why would my insurance pay for
this?
It saves them money. They'll love you for not replacing your windshield. The
logic is similar to repairing the puncture in a good tire instead of buying a
new one.
The details
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Can a rock chip start running while it’s being fixed?
Industry statistics say that chances are 1 in 5000 for this to happen. On a hot
day, the windshield on a car sitting in the sun with all the
windows rolled up could be over 120F degrees
and very
sensitive. Working on it there would almost guarantee a failed repair. Working under controlled conditions we promise you much greater odds for
a successful repair.
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What? An old urban legend claims that glass is not really a solid but a super cooled liquid. Exhaustive research on this subject can be seen here.
"...The use of the term "super cooled
liquid" to describe glass still persists, but is considered by many to be
an unfortunate misnomer that should be avoided. In any case, claims that
glass panes in old windows have deformed due to glass flow have never been
substantiated." [from conclusion]
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