Should I Get a Hydrophobic Windscreen Treatment?
We all know how quickly our windscreens seem to dirty themselves, and all of us have driven in the heavy rain. Driving with an impaired view is an enormous driving hazard, so some drivers have opted for to give their windscreens a hydrophobic treatment to keep it clear from debris and obstructions. So how do you figure out if hydrophobic coating is for you? What is Hydrophobic Coating? it is a finish applied to all your car’s glass surfaces that prevents debris and water from sticking to these treated surfaces. The glaze only allows larger water droplets to form on the glass, and these larger droplets slide off the glass more easily, bringing dirt and debris with them. In a rainstorm, you’ll notice that hardly any rain collects on the surface of the windscreen. On untreated glass, water droplets can...
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Tips for Keeping Your New Windscreen New
If you are replacing your windscreen, there is a good chance you spent a lot of time, money, and energy doing so. You might be a little gun-shy as well when getting behind a new windscreen. So, here are some tips and tricks to keep your new windscreen like new. Tip #1: Take It Easy on Your Windscreen at First It’s not the best idea to go racing down a dirt road after you’ve just gotten your windscreen replaced. Because the adhesive bonding on the windscreen takes some time to really settle in, you should avoid the aforementioned gravel roads, machine car washes, and generally anything that puts unnecessary stress on your fresh windscreen. You do not have to worry about rain or snow, but give your car as much time as reasonably possible to allow the windscreen binding...
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Should I Drive with a Cracked Windscreen?
Windscreen cracks are annoying and may seem insignificant but in reality they can be a major safety hazard. The windscreen does more than keep wind, rain, and bugs out of your face and car, they are an important part of the structural integrity of your vehicle. Some common questions you should ask when driving with a cracked windscreen: What are the risks of driving with a damaged windscreen? While small rock chips are minor and usually are not responsible for major safety issues, a small chip can turn into a larger crack. A cracked windscreen may impair the vision of the driver putting them, their passengers, and other drivers on the road in danger. In the event of an accident, even a minor fender bender, a crack or a small chip in the glass could cause the windscreen to...
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Leave Windscreen Repair to the Professionals
Can I repair a small chip in the windscreen at home? How hard could it be to replace a windscreen? These are questions you may be asking yourself after your windscreen is damaged. While these tasks may seem simple, it is not that easy and should be left to the professionals. According to certified windscreen repair experts at London Car Windscreen, home repairs often turn the damage to the windscreen into a major repair for the experts. What are the most common windscreen damage repair mistakes? The most common mistake is waiting to get the damage fixed. A small chip in the glass can become a major crack if it is not repaired immediately, turning a simple repair into a major and expensive repair. In addition, leaving a windscreen damaged is not only a visual flaw it is a...
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What About a Damaged Side Window or Rear Windscreen?
You know that a windscreen can be fixed if it has a small crack or chip, but what about if one of your side windows is damaged? Unfortunately, no matter what the damage in a side window or rear windscreen, it has to be replaced. The side windows and rear windscreen are made from a different kind of glass than the front windscreen. Laminated Glass The front windscreen is made from laminated glass, which is two panes of glass with a plastic laminated sheet fused in between them. The lamination in the glass keeps the windscreen from shattering and breaking into sharp fragments in an accident, which can hurt you or your passengers. Your rear windscreen and side windows are made with tempered glass. Tempered Glass The rear windscreen and side windows are made of a glass that is...
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