Friday, April 22, 2011

Knowing When to Replace Your Windshield

Even though windshields are very durable and can be fixed most of the time, there still is the need sometimes to replace it altogether. Knowing when to replace your windshield is an important part of being a responsible driver.

Windshields often become damaged over time as they are exposed to the elements. While people should always try to have them fixed before replacing them, sometimes they just have to be replaced.

  1. If a windshield has been majorly damaged, it will always need to be replaced.
  2. Minor damage is often manifested in the form of cracks or chips. While these can easily be repaired most of the time, the damage can spread over time and necessitate the need for replacement.
  3. Insurance providers or windshield professionals can determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Auto insurance companies can often aid in the replacement process, greatly reducing the overall cost that is associated with it.
  4. If damage is extensive, it is a matter of safety to have the glass replaced as soon as possible.
Sometimes replacing a windshield is the only option. However, with the services of professionals, the process can be much less of a hassle. The main thing is that the glass gets replaced and the driver is able to get back to driving as soon as is possible.

Diamond Glass is proud to serve as the premiere windshield replacement place in Utah. Come give us a try if you need a new windshield! We’re happy to offer our services and knowledge and get you back onto the road!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Understanding the Convenience Of Windshield Repair



One of the main strengths of windshield repair is how convenient and easy it is in the big scheme of things. By taking a small amount of time and money and investing it into having a windshield repaired, people can save a great deal of money in the long run.

The longer that people wit after a windshield has been damaged, the less likely it is that a successful fix can be enabled. Time is critical, and the overall amount of time that one has before their windshield needs to be replaced is finite.
  1. Windshield repair is convenient. Repair shops are easy to find, and they do not take much time at all to enable a fix.
  2. Windshield repair is also financially prudent to enact. The amount of money that is invested is well worth it in the long run, when the windshield doesn’t have to be replaced.
  3. Windshield repair is just as viable as getting a new windshield. The ultra strong resin that is injected into the damage returns the glass to full structural integrity and bonds everything back together tightly.

Windshield repair is a highly convenient alternative to getting a new windshield. Not only is the process of repair far less expensive than replacing a windshield, but it also is quicker and more efficient. All in all, taking a small amount of time to have a problem fixed is an investment that is well worth it in the long run.

Diamond Glass is proud to offer convenient windshield solutions and offering the best windshield repair Utah has seen.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Possible Hazards for Your Windshield

There is a wide array of objects and situations that can damage your windshield when they are encountered. These hazards can sometimes present themselves every unexpectedly, so keeping an eye out for them is recommended!

Debris of any kind can be harmful when impacted, and the weather can make certain weaknesses in the windshield worse. Here is a list of some of the possible damaging things that can be commonly encountered.

  1. Flying rocks. This is especially common when you are driving on the road. The small rocks that are kicked up by traffic can chip and crack your windshield on impact.
  2. Falling objects. If you are parked underneath an overhang or a tree, then there is the potential for stuff to drop onto your windshield and damage it.
  3. The weather. Fluctuations in temperature can cause the glass to expand and contract. If there is a weakness present, then this action can lead to cracking.
  4. Human error. Sometimes, people can damage their windshields by scraping them with the wrong tool, crack them by pouring water of extreme temperature, or have them chipped by having stuff thrown into them. Sometimes, life just happens and the damage does too.

There are many possible hazards that can damage your windshield. Caution when driving is always recommended. However, sometimes accidents happen, so be sure to take your windshield in for a repair as soon as is possible.

Given the crazy weather and potential for flying objects in Utah, it’s sometimes best to expect the unexpected!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Fixing Things Quickly

 If something happens to your windshield, it is critical that you get things fixed quickly. If you are able to get the car into a professional within a couple of days, there is a very high chance that they can fix the damage and contain further issues that may have been developing.

Most of the time, the damage that is incurred happens in the form of smalls cracks or chips that results from unavoidable incidents in life. Sometimes it isn’t your fault, but it is up to you to see it fixed!

  1. Windshields often suffer small cracks or chips as a result of weather issues or debris impacting them.
  2. Most of the damage can be fixed quickly, and contained with a special resin that professionals can apply. This resin binds with the glass and restores the structural integrity.
  3. If too much time passes before the fix is applied, then elements like dust and oils can get into the damage, furthering the extent of the crack and making it so that the resin cannot bond within.

It is very important that people immediately go to a professional so that the damage can be contained and fixed before it can spread. The longer you wait, the more likely the crack or chip is to spread or get a buildup of debris in it.

Your windshield has a very important function in your car, so make sure that you treat it with care and get it fixed as soon as possible if something happens! After all, it keeps out the elements and maintains the structure of the car, so it deserves the best of treatment.