Repair Windshield - Cost to Replace Windshield:

At some point in your life, the windshield on your car will probably get a chip or ding in it, sometimes you may even get a larger splinter that slowly increase in size over time. Not only can they be ugly to look at, but they can be potentially dangerous with a weakened zone that may completely crumble. The safest route is to take it to a repair service or windshield repair shop. Often, they offer mobile services and can come directly to where the vehicle is parked to assess the damage and determine how to fix the crack. Keep in mind that many "auto glass replacement" shops will encourage you to replace the entire windshield (more profitable for them) than just repairing the area that needs it. A simple repair might be $50 or so and the cost to replace a windshield on a car or SUV is between $300-$500. The latest technology with clear adhesive resin is able to cure the damaged area and restore the windshield to its original state. You can even do some windshield repairs yourself (mentioned below).

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In many cases, windshields are not salvageable and we understand at that point a new one will be needed. Cascadeautoglass.com is a well recognized national chain that replaces windshields at a reasonable cost. You can get an instant windshield quote right on their website so you know the pricing immediately up front. If they are not in your area, look for an auto body repair shop that handles auto windshield replacements and get a quote first. You may see offers in your area to replace your windshield and they will give you free dinners and waive your deductible. These are deceptive business practices and you need to be aware of them. Most costs of the giveaways are billed to your insurance company and sometimes the company will refuse payment beyond a reasonable cost and you get stuck paying for it. We saw several warnings across all types of windshield and windshield repair sites about this form of fraud. Stick with a reputable local company that does good work. The replacement process takes about 1 1/2 (up to 3 hours) and you may have a wait a few hours before driving since it takes a little while for the urethane adhesive to cure. Also, you will not be able to wash the car for about 24 hours after the new windshield is installed. If you have other questions on the process, we suggest going to Bestglass.com/faq.html for answers to commonly asked questions.

Windshield Repair Kit:

Windshield repair has become something that even a car owner can do by themselves. We recently bought a windshield repair kit from Gtglass.com and attempted to fix our chipped windshield. Glass Technology, Inc. carries windshield repair kits, auto glass repair kits, windshield repair supplies, glass scratch repair, and glass scratch removal supplies. They use Diamond Clear UV resins in their products to give a seamless finish. They recently added PRISM (pre resin injection suspension method) technology to their windshield repair kits ensuring their customers the best results. Insurance companies usually waive the deductible if you go with a repair instead of a replacement since it saves them money in the long run. The website offers several professional windshield repair kits like the Maxim The Spectrum, or The Eliminator. Windshielddoctor.com is another windshield repair kit site with a product called the Windshield Doctor Long Crack Repair Kit ($249). Comes complete with 2 ounces of Easy Flow Crack Resin, aluminum crack expander, u.v. protected syringes, roll of curing film, razor blades, Crack Repair Instruction Manual and exclusive training video. Most products selling online we found to be based around starting a repair business and were definitely costly. You can always buy something like "Permatex" Windshield Repair Kit ($11) at your local auto store. It will repair bulls-eyes, cracks less than 12", and stardamage. They are easy to use with no mixing required and the solution cures by natural daylight.

Motorcycle Windshield:

Looking for a quality motorcycle windshield to keep bugs, rock, and road debris from hitting you while you ride, then we recommend going online to Nationalcycle.com and checking out their huge selection of motorcycle windshields (heavy duty, Dakota, Classic styled, Flyscreens, Street Shields, Deflector shields, Sport Shields). The heavy duty line is great for cruising riders who want a stronger protective shield made from 4.5mm, extra thick FMR Lexan Polycarbonate. A sample windshield price is $325 for a Honda VTX 1800 and Valkyrie motorcycle. We prefer the Dakota motorcycle windshields made of 3/16" (4.5mm) scratch-resistant acrylic that provides superb impact resistance. The Dakota line is much more affordable at about $150. Perhaps a custom motorcycle windshield is what you need, go to Clearviewshields.com and see how they tailor sizes to fit your height and they offer the best optical clarity in the industry. They offer great design, performance, service, and quality.

Boat Windshields:

Much like cars and motorcycles, most boats come with windshields. You can select from curved windshields or flat glass windshields on most boat models. A Contemporary Curved Windshield runs about $1999 and Fish-N-Ski Curved Windshield goes for $1699. A Flat Glass Windshield System costs about $1000. With water splashing up over the front of the boat, it's a good idea to get a quality boat windshield installed so you can see better and protect the driver and passengers but unwanted water hitting them. You can shop online at Iboats.com or Taylormarine.com. Taylor Made Systems offers the largest boat windshield selection online with Riviera, Monaco, Corsa, Captiva stainless steel windshields, Vista, Ultra, and Venturis.

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