Windshield Rock Chip Repair
Windshield Repair Service
Rock chip repair is a relatively straight forward process that addresses chips or cracks caused by rocks hitting your vehicle’s windshield. Here are some key points:
- Size and Depth: The size of the rock chip matters. Generally, chips smaller than 2 inches (about the size of your thumb) can be repaired. However, the type of chip, its location, and depth also play a role.
- Types of Cracks: Different types of rock chips include:
- Star Break: Short radial cracks radiating from the impact point.
- Bulls-Eye: Circular cracks caused by a circular object.
- Partial Bulls-Eye: Similar to Bulls-Eye but not entirely circular.
- Crack Chip or Ding: A single crack about the size of a quarter.
- Pit: The easiest to repair, resulting from a small piece of missing glass.
Location Matters: Repairing a crack in the driver’s line of sight is crucial. Even adequate repairs may leave some discoloration or irregularity. If the damage is near the windshield’s edges, it could compromise integrity and require replacement.
Why Repair?: A cracked windshield is dangerous for several reasons:
- Weakens overall structure, increasing the risk of breakage in an accident.
- Obscures the driver’s vision, making it harder to see other vehicles and hazards.
- May cause the windshield to shatter if hit by another object.
**North Georgia Window Tint does not replace Windshield's**
