Should you repair or replace your cracked windshield? If you let your insurance company decide that question for you it will probably be repair. Why? Cost, it is much cheaper to repair than replace. Some insurance companies only are concerned with the bottom line.



Use a glass cleaner to wipe the area around the chip and allow it to dry. A rag has to be placed under the chipped area, this will prevent any surplus windshield replacement substance from reaching the body paint or smearing the glass.

The disadvantages for these RVs come from driving the travel trailer. The larger travel trailers have quite a bit of sway and handling problems. These are the most difficult to steer, drive, and brake of all the RV types. Slow and cautious driving is recommended. Trailers of any type (fifth wheel or travel trailer) do not have the luxurious look of the motor coach.

As a windshield installer for the past thirty five years, let me give you three good reasons not to repair your windshield. As windshield repair is a gimmick in my opinion.

For filling holes and finishing the fix auto glass repair dent, a grinder or file can be used for removing the paint from that part and then filler can be used to shape. Filler can be of plastic or lead, the brand name of a popular plastic filler product is called Banda.

Do you really think that they will stand behind their warranty or will they find some excuse that it wasn't a defect in the equipment, but instead it was misuse and abuse on your part.

Next, take a look at your windshield. If it is cracked, chipped or broken in any way you are really compromising the safety of your vehicle on the road. The windshield of your vehicle is meant to protect you and your passengers from any debris on the road that could potentially enter your car. If your vehicles windshield is cracked or chipped it is weaken as the days go by and will not be as much as a protection as it could be harm. That one little crack could shatter with the smallest contact with debris and send glass shooting into your car. It is important that you get your windshield repaired as soon as you can to avoid replacement and worse injury to passengers and yourself. Some auto body shops will even come to you to fix this repair.

Convertible tops last about eight years. Check that the cover is not in contact with the frame which could cause damage. If you can see scratches on the rear window, visibility will be bad. Also a crease in the window could hinder the view. The crease can be prevented by placing a towel in the fold, so the window can not be compressed.