Windshield Replacement
Be Thankful for Your Windshield
How often do you think about your windshield? Almost never, except when it chips or cracks right? As easy as it is to take your windshield for granted, maybe you should appreciate this modern marvel a bit more. Now before you start saying “It’s a piece of glass, big deal” let’s look at what people…
Read MoreA Frosty Situation: The Best Ways to Defrost Your Windshield
Now I know what you’re thinking, FROST? IN ARIZONA? REALLY? Well yes really. Many people don’t realize Arizona can reach subzero temperatures at night, especially up north, and well below 32 F during the day. We might not reach temperatures as low as Minnesota or Massachusetts, but our temperatures drop enough to make defrosting a…
Read MoreRust and Your Car
We see a lot of cars in our business. Sometimes we get this: This is a glass guy’s nightmare. If you have a lot of rust, your glass guy/gal may tell you that you need to take your car to a body shop. Why? To sand down the rust. Our…
Read MoreWhat is Up With Windshield Tint?
We get a lot of questions about tint on the windshield. Let’s break it down. Most windshields are made up of one of three colors: Blue, Green or Clear. If you look at your windshield (unless it’s a Jeep Wrangler) you will see that it is tinted slightly. If you look at the top six…
Read MoreWindshield Replacement and Repair – What is the Difference?
Windshield replacement and repair can be quite confusing believe it or not. We hope to make it easy for you to understand the difference between the two. Windshield Replacement: You want your windshield replaced if : *you have a crack that is over an inch long. *if it’s pitted: You know, that fun disco ball…
Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Windshield
How many layers of glass are in your windshield? Why doesn’t it fall apart when that crack takes off from end to end? A windshield is NOT as it appears: a single piece of glass that is attached to the front of your car placed there to conveniently prevent the wind from getting on you…
Read More3 Most Common Fallacies Concerning Windshield Replacement
3 MOST COMMON FALLACIES Fallacy #1: You can drive your vehicle immediately after your new windshield is installed. NO! This could prove to be a very dangerous error. The adhesives that keep your windshield in place take time to cure. One hour is the minimum you should wait before you drive your car. The curing…
Read MoreWhat is in a Windshield? Windshield Education 101
You don’t think about it until you need one. We know. We understand. However, some of you out there think that you can outsmart us at our own game. Sit down, grasshopper. Let us help you understand your windshield. It’s not just a piece of glass. 1) Third Visor Frit: These are the funny black…
Read MoreThe Importance of Your Windshield
Your car. It’s probably the first or second largest investment you have made. It’s your baby. You have taken care of her day in and day out. You have found nothing but the best for her. You wouldn’t let JUST anyone work on her, would you? AHHHHHHH. This is where we seem to have a…
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