Stone Chip Repairs

Road debris often strikes a windshield and creates damage in the glass.
Unless the cracking process is stopped, it will continue until the cracks or chips expand to cover large areas of the windshield.

If your windshield is only chipped or slightly cracked, we may be able to repair it by injecting a bonding agent into the broken area. This process restores the integrity of the windshield and stops the cracking process. A stone chip left unrepaired will eventually result in a cracked windshield.

Q. What is windshield repair?

A. Windshield repair is a process that utilizes modern technology to repair rather than replace a damaged windshield. We do the repair by injecting a bonding agent into the broken area. This process restores the integrity of the windshield and stops the cracking process. Repairing a damaged windshield makes sense for several reasons:

a)It saves money by preventing the need for windshield replacement.

b)It’s much more convenient.

c)It does not affect the integrity of the original factory seal since the glass is never removed.

d)It’s more environmentally friendly.
 

Q. Should I have my rock chip repaired?

A. In almost all cases you should have it repaired unless:

a) The rock chip is directly in the driver’s line of vision.

b) The rock chip is more than a few months old.

After rock chips appear, do not put anything on the windshield except water or window cleaner. You may be tempted to apply cleansers, rain repellents, soap, baby oil, foreign chemicals, glue, vinegar, finger nail polish, or other "home remedies", but these products will only make it more difficult to repair.

Q. If I have a stone chip in my windshield should I tend to its repair right away or is it okay to wait?

A. The sooner you have it repaired the better. If the ding is small, we can most likely repair it. That means our certified technicians can "mend" the break without replacing your entire windshield. The longer you wait to repair it, the more chance the chip will spread; especially in cold weather, and if the chip gets too big, it may become irreparable. Also, if dirt and debris built up inside the chip a repair will be less effective. So call us today!

Q. What kind of damage can be repaired?

A. Stone damage or stone "chips" up to the size of a loonie can be repaired. Best results are obtained if the repair is done before the damaged area is contaminated from washing or inclement weather. A rock chip is usually round or star shaped and may have lines radiating from the center. It has a black or silver color to it.

If your rock chip looks like a white speck in the glass and has no dark areas, then this should not be repaired. It is only a nick.

Q. How is a damaged windshield repaired?

A. Basically, the process consists of injecting  a specially formulated resin into the damaged area. When the damaged area has been completely filled, it is exposed to an ultraviolet light which cures the resin. This restores 100% of the structural integrity and in most cases, a good deal of the clarity on the damaged area.

Q. How long does a stone chip repair take?

A. Typically, a repair takes about half an hour, start to finish. For more than one chip add about fifteen minutes each.

Q. How will the windshield look after repair? 

A. When looking through the glass, vision should not be impaired. If vision is impaired, the windshield should be replaced. Your rock chip should become noticeably clearer when repaired. However, clarity is dependent upon the size, age, amount of glass missing from the center and the quantity of fragmented glass within the break. 

Note: chemicals applied to the rock chip may prevent the windshield repair resin from adhering to the glass. Optical clarity varies from 90 to 100%