Original Windshield vs Windshield Replacement
The technology required in repairing a damaged windshield has become so advanced that it is often a better alternative than replacement. With a repair, you keep the original manufacturer's parts in your car; parts made specifically for your car. You are also promised that the quality and safety built into the original windshield remains intact. Finally, it's invariably cheaper than replacement.
Windshield repair has become so advanced that most insurance companies now recognize it as a viable alternative to replacement, and will often pay for the entire process and waive the deductible if repair is used instead of replacement. A professional windshield repair will maintain the structural integrity and clarity of the original glass. Quality repair companies will also offer a guarantee should a concern come up later on.
Some people may question why they should get their damaged windshield repaired by an expensive professional when there are so many cheap do-it-yourself kits on the market. The answer is pretty straightforward - quality of the repair. A do-it-yourself repair kit will fill in the hole in your windshield and may give the appearance that is has been repaired, but the resins used in home kits are not the same quality as those of the professionals, and the area the do-it-yourselfer is working on will never be cleaned to the same level, ensuring a less-than-perfect repair even with the best auto store kit. Finally, without the right equipment, the home mechanic will not be able to remove all of the air and moisture from the damaged area, causing unfilled air pockets and visibility issues in the final repair. The home repair kit will never measure up to the professional optical grind put on a professionally-repaired windshield.
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