We have all been there, you
wake up in the morning, get ready for work and just as you put the car keys in
you feel tightness in your stomach which soon turns into a knot. You see a crack
in the window, questions start to race through your mind, how long has it been
there? How did it get there? Was it the bratty kids that play street hockey
outside the house? Given your busy schedule you really do not have the time to
drop the car off at the garage for the day. Unfortunately you cannot get it out
of your mind; it catches your eye every time you look at the car. It is like
that itch that is just out of reach. Luckily, according to many Richmond
Hill auto glass workers, most windshield cracks are easily
repairable.
The best possible kit you can have
for the job is a bridge kit for windshield repair; it can deal with almost any
kind of crack. The kit comes with a metal cleaning probe; you can use it to
clear loose dirt and debris from around the crack. Place the bridge suction
apparatus on the windshield or window with the injector directly over the
crack. Pour in the adhesive that comes with the kit into the injector, the
injector has vacuum controls that suck air out of the cracks while forcing the
adhesive in. The suction cups force the glass together closing the crack. This
kit can be used to deal with most car window and windshield cracks. The only
downside of the system is the adhesive supplied with the kit. It only dries in
UV light, so you have to undertake the project during the day and preferably on
the weekend. The bridge kit itself is available in most auto supply, hardware
and large retail outlets.
If the cracks are too severe you may
need to change the entire window. If you drive a high end luxury vehicle,
finding the right match is difficult, best thing to do is to go to your dealer.
However for everyday models, surf around junkyards to find a suitable
replacement. The inner door panel of a car comes off, exposing all the mounting
hardware, take the bolts off, replace the window and bolt the new window back
on. This method will work for simple roll up windows, electronic windows are a
much trickier. The inner workings may differ car to car, so make sure you have
a service manual handy so you know how to work with the cars mounting hardware
and electronics.
Windshield replacement
should be left to the Richmond Hill
auto glass professionals. If it is a simple chip or crack
you can deal it with yourself. Make sure to deal with it quick because being a
larger piece of glass, temperature change and bumps cause the cracks to expand
faster. Large cracks or full on replacements however should be left to the
servicemen. Windshields dictate how your airbags function. If it is loosely installed
the force of the airbags deploying could force it completely off the frame.
Secondly windshield strength is a big part of your personal protection during a
crash. If there is a chink in the windshield that compromises its strength it
could be a serious factor in a collision.
Side window replacement, small
cracks, little chips, can all be dealt with at home. It is a great opportunity
to put on your overalls, smear some grease paint on your face and play the role
of the handyman. Big safety concerns with the windshield are not a joke and
unless you are a certified mechanic take your car to the garage.
Window Maintenance
Caring for your car is imperative – especially if you would like to
prolong its life! The Richmond Hill auto glassworkers would like to teach
you a thing or two about maintaining the appearance of your car windows – more
specifically, how to remove blemishes, such as scratches. Are you aware of how
to effectively do this?
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