Basics of Windshield Chip Repair

You notice an unusual speck on your windshield.

You turn on the wiper fluid but it doesn’t wash away.

You run your vehicle through a car wash and it’s still there.

You get a closer look and as luck would have it, it’s another chip in your windshield. The curse of the glass chip got you before.

Last time this happened, you didn’t think it was a big deal. You cruised through the fall without a care, but as soon as the first freeze of the winter hit, that simple, little chip turned into a full-fledged crack!

Before you knew it, you were out of pocket 450 bucks! To add insult to injury, the repair guy said if you had come in months ago for the chip repair, you would have saved yourself 400 dollars. You can take the blame for the first snafu.

Procrastination and ignorance won that time. It won’t happen again because now you know better. You head straight to your trusty auto glass repair facility. You pull up to the facility and the technician assures you it’s repairable.

But you can’t help but wonder if this repair is going to be worth it. If the saying “you get what you pay for” runs true, you should have a few things to worry about, right? Not necessarily. Windshield chip repair is a reliable way of fixing a small issue and avoiding a more costly replacement down the line.

What is your windshield made of? 


Let’s start from the beginning. Your windshield is a multi-layered laminated glass. The first layer is composite glass. The second, middle layer is vinyl laminate. The third is another layer of composite glass. The middle laminate layer is the part that serves as the protective layer.

In the event of an incident that causes the glass to break, the laminate holds the two outer layers together to avoid large shards of glass from protruding into the occupants of the vehicle.

When your windshield requires repair, technicians are very aware that the repair must be done correctly and with the proper materials and tools in order for the windshield to maintain its integrity and safety.

How does it work?

The entire process typically takes 30 minutes or less. The technician will begin by cleaning the area of any dirt, debris or broken glass. The technician will then use a tool that injects a special resin into the chipped area.

The resin is then set and buffed to a shine. If done correctly, you’ll hardly even notice that there was ever any damage there before. If the damage is too large or too extensive, the technician may recommend replacement.

Most cracks or chips under six inches long can be repaired. There are several do it yourself windshield repair kits available in the market, but to ensure the repair is done properly and to industry standards, the recommendation is to leave it to the professionals.

A Advanced Auto Glass
6113 Milwee St Unit C
Houston, TX 77092
832-677-9822