Cracked Windshields: Ohio's Experts in Automotive Glass Repair

You're driving down the road one day when out of nowhere a rock bounces up and cracks your windshield.  What do you do?  Am I going to have to pay a ton of money to replace my windshield?  Is the crack repairable? The automotive service experts at Bob Sumerel Tire Co. have put together a little guide on what to do in these situations.

It is important to note that even the tiniest cracks in your windshield can spread quickly when exposed to moisture, dirt, and high or low temperatures.  Water and dirt can seep into the crack and weaken the structural integrity of your windshield.  Extremely cold outside air combined with hot air conditioning inside, or vice versa, can also cause cracks to spread.  It is important to act on a crack immediately when it happens to avoid being forced to by a whole new windshield.
  
How Do I Know If The Crack In My Windshield Is Fixable?

Analyze the crack on your windshield closely and look for the following characteristics :

• Crater shaped crack 5mm or less in diameter
  
• Semicircle shaped crack 25mm or less in diameter
• Star shaped crack 30mm or less in diameter
• Bullseye shaped crack 20mm or less in diameter
• Regular slice crack that is 100mm or less in length

The above listed cracks can be repaired at home with acrylic or epoxy.  If you are unsure whether or not the crack in your windshield is able to be repaired then call a local Bob Sumerel expert to get a second opinion.

When Can The Crack In My Windshield Not Be Repaired? 

Driving with a crack in your windshield can be dangerous to you and other people on the road around you if the crack starts to impair your field of view.  If you note that the crack on your windshield falls under one of the categories listed below, then be sure to call your local Bob Sumerel Tire automotive service experts immediately.

• Interior windshield cracks
• Cracks that go through all layers of your windshield glass
• Windshield cracks that impair the driver's field of vision
• Big spider web looking cracks
• Cracks that are 18in or longer
• Cracks with residue or moisture inside of them
• Edge cracks

The good news is that most cracks are the repairable kind, and many of those you can easily repair at home without having to take time out of your day to go to a shop.  However, in the more serious situations, be sure to keep the windshield experts at your local Bob Sumerel Tire Co. in mind to get you the help you need!

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