Stars,
chips, bullseye and long cracks can be repaired. However, it is very
necessary that a repair is carried out as soon as possible,
especially when it's a long crack. Long cracks let in moisture and
dirt that can ultimately damage the laminate and destroy the ability
of the windscreen to withstand damage in the event of the crash.
Experience has shown that a long crack is when repaired, the repair
will store the full strength and integrity of the windscreen. The
time factors are equally similar for small cracks like stars and
chips to be repaired.
Repairing
process
In
the case of bullseye and stars, the repairing is done normally by the
use of the injectors, which allow the air to be extracted from the
damaged area by suction. After that, the resin is injected into the
damaged areas in order to replace the air. The resin bonds to the
glass and because it has a same refractive index as glass, the
repaired crack are not visible, generally showing 80-90% improvement.
Long
cracks in the windscreen are treated in a different way: once a crack
has grown to 1 or 2 inches larger, it is opened to the surface of the
glass along its entire length. This is why long cracks are more prone
to the ingress of water and dirt which will ultimately damage the
laminate. A sliding injector is used to fill the resin into the crack
and is slid along the crack until all resin has been injected. First,
a thin resin primer is injected which binds to the glass and this is
followed by heavier resins which provide the required strength to the
windscreen. Once repaired correctly a crack is guaranteed against any
further damage for life.
Windscreen
Repairing Costs
So
how much does it cost to fix windshield damage?
That
depends on different factors, including the location and size of the
crack or chip on your vehicle, as well as the type of truck or car
you own. It also depends on which company you choose for your
windscreen repair in Yatala. Generally, the companies in this area
charges from $70- $230 to repair the windscreen.
It
is also often completely covered by your vehicle insurance company.
But it is best to check your insurance policy fine print before a
pebble ruins your road trip. If your insurance doesn’t cover, or if
you have coverage but the cost is below your deductible then you will
be responsible for any outstanding cost.
If
your windscreen is also damaged, get it fixed as soon as possible. As
this windscreen chip can quickly develop into a crack, meaning a
windscreen replacement is required instead and that will cost you
more.
