DIY Auto Glass Repair and buying a windshield

For the adventurous, or auto-mechanically inclined customers, the prospect of replacing your vehicle glass may seem simple; but be careful as it’s not what it’s all cracked up to be.   Sorry for the pun.  Years ago, when windshields had basic curves with no attachments, and fit into a rubber gasket, the process was much simpler.  Most windshields were definitely smaller and thicker, which allowed for some rougher handling before damage would occur during installation.

Today the windshield is quite complex and in many cases very expensive.  It’s not uncommon now for windshields to have many electronic peripherals built into their specifications. For example, many windshields now have heated wiper rests, radio antennas, GPS and electro chromatic sensors attached.  Engineers for the major car manufacturers are now designing windshield to have larger surface areas, to allow more light into their vehicles; in addition to asking glass manufacturers to use thinner glass materials to reduce the overall weight. This all leads to a more fragile and encompassing glass installation.

Now with this information in your possession, you can better understand why it’s important to use a qualified and reputable glass company to replace that broken windshield.  However, if that still doesn’t deter you from trying that replacement on your own, then make sure to buy your windshield from a company that knows the various models and requirements of your vehicle.  Get it wrong and you may be buying it twice.  Speedy Glass www.speedyglass.comstocks most of the common windshields and can help you with finding the right part for all your glass needs.