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The
Break:
In most cases windshield impact damage is caused from
rocks or other foreign objects kicked up by other vehicles
tires. The impact removes a piece(s) of glass and creates
a separation and void in the windshield. Air and contaminates
create different refractive indexes and result in silver,
black or greenish blemishes like shown below.
Tips
for Interim Care:
1.
Cover the damage as soon as possible with windshield saver
or a clear tape to minimize the negative effect of dirt
and contaminants on the repair
2. Contact Safe Glass Technologies to schedule your repair
appointment as soon as possible.
3. Until repair is made, avoid washing or cleaning vehicle
if possible.
4. Until repair is made, avoid extreme temperature changes
if possible.
The
Repair:
1.
SGT explains what windshield repair is and answers your
concerns.
2. SGT will inspect and evaluate damage to determine if
repair is optimal..
NOTE:
If REPAIR is not the safest option, SGT will inform you
of the correct replacement procedures to ensure future
windshield safety.
3. SGT then removes any loose glass at the impact point
using carbide scribes and drill bits.
4.
The damage is prepared with a cleaning agent and remaining
moisture is removed from the void.
5. Once the damage is fully prepped,
SGT checks the temperature of the glass to be within optimal repairing parameters. SGT then positions the vacuum cup and bridge assembly and adjusts the injector until it is seated at the desired height and tension.
6. Next optically matched, structural resin is injected
into the damage through the injector and plunger using alternating
pressure and vacuum cycles to remove all air. This process
is performed until the desired result is achieved.
7. Now a pit resin is applied to the surface and cured
to desired strength using a UV curing lamp.
8.
Finally SGT mils the excess resin to windshield level
and buffs repair to a high glass luster using a micromesh
polish.
The
Result:
1. The strength of the original factory seal on your windshield
is never compromised or broken which is critical for collision
safety per the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
2. The glass damage is stabilized and 100% structural
integrity is restored to the windshield.
3. The optical clarity is dramatically improved by SGT’s
process and in some cases is almost invisible.
Each
break is unique and repair results may vary.
4. Wiper performance is restored.
Replacement:
Safe Glass Technologies does not replace windshields.
If certified windshield repair is not the safest option
by our inspection or you would prefer, despite the potential
risks, a new windshield, SGT will provide you with information
to ensure a proper replacement to minimize these risks.
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