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Cracks that extend to two edges of the windshield cannot typically be repaired. Since the structural integrity of the windshield has been damaged, it must be replaced.

In 1933, Libbey-Owens-Ford, the only glass suppliers to GM, released an ad that informed customers that safety glass could be added to a vehicle for only $1.50 more.

Are you seeing bulls-eyes? As auto glass restoration and repair experts, we know nicks, notches, and dings come in every shape and size. If the damaged area on your windshield is dark in the center and lighter around the edges, you have a bulls-eye chip.

Aircraft windshields have additional protection and are very similar to car windshields, but include a conducting layer of tin oxide that generates heat to prevent icing from flying in high altitudes.

Resin-based windshield repair got a big start in 1972. Dr. Frank Warner, a resident of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was sick of rock cracks in his windshield. His company, Origin Inc., concentrated on developing a resin that would dry clear and match the windshield.

The first windshield wiper blades were called window cleaning devices." They were operated by a lever from inside the vehicle.

While the cracks in your windshield may be in areas that don’t obstruct your field of vision while driving, they may bring a secondary safety concern with them. If you’re in a traffic accident, a cracked windshield is more prone to shattering on impact than an intact windshield.

Did you know a finished windshield is actually comprised of three layers? Every windshield made from laminated glass has a plastic inner layer between two glass outer layers.

If your vehicle’s windshield is scratched, even if the damage seems minor it may still need to be replaced. One of the best ways to prevent windshield scratching is to regularly change your windshield wipers.

When it comes to determining whether you need windshield repair or replacement, locating the damage is usually a major factor. Cracks at the edge of the windshield tend to spread very quickly, compromising the structural integrity of the glass and thus requiring replacement.

When it comes to windshield cracks, any size is problematic. Always have even the smallest chip or crack looked at by a professional to determine the best course of action.

Windshield retention in an accident can make a big difference in the safety of the passengers inside. If the windshield were to pop out, the passenger compartment would be compromised, leading to a roof collapse and/or passenger ejection.

It’s important to get small window and windshield cracks and chips repaired as soon as possible because they can turn into a large crack that can’t be repaired. This will result in a full window or windshield replacement.