If you have a rock chip, come visit us at Avenue Auto Glass! Make an appointment and our experienced technicians will have it fixed up right away. When you arrive at Avenue Auto Glass, the following steps will be taken to repair the rock chip.

1. The vehicle is inspected: We determine the size and type of chip(s) and the amount of embedded debris.
2. The vehicle is prepared: Technicians cover the hood and seats for protection.
3. Cleaning: The surface of the windshield is cleaned.
4. Resin injection: Resin that has the same refractive index, quality, and strength as windshield glass is injected, and giving a clear look at the chip once cured.
5. The resin is cured using a UV lamp.
6. The surface is cleaned and polished: Excess resin is scraped off and polished to smooth the surface.

Why A Windshield Chip Or Crack Is Still Slightly Visible After Being Filled

Why Can You Still See a Crack or Chip After it Was Repaired?

When a windshield repair is done, a small amount of clear resin is injected into the chip or star. This simply fills up the crack or chip with a material that helps prevent it from cracking further. It does not disguise or hide the damage. There is no product that will do that. This is the reason why you need to replace your windshield if the damage is in your line of vision while driving.

Why Should You Repair the Windshield if the Damage is Still Visible?

Repairing a crack or chip helps to prevent that crack or chip from growing in size. It does not hide the flaw in your glass. If you decided not to repair a crack, the crack would grow as glass expands and contracts in hot and cold temperatures or as your car vibrates when it hits potholes or you play your music loudly. This is why it is important to fill in these items, even if the damage is visible.

Is There Any Way to Hide a Crack?

At this time, the only way to hide imperfections in your auto glass is to replace the glass, rather than to repair it. However, it is important to note that some repairs help hide the flaw better than others. For example, a filled in chip will be less visible than a repaired star. Always keep this factor in mind when deciding whether to repair or replace the windshield. If you don’t want to see any flaws, windshield replacement is the better option for you.