A chip the size of a dime can turn into a crack across the driver's view after one cold night. Repair it early and you keep the original glass, the original seal and the factory calibration.
Loose glass and moisture come out first. A wet chip will never hold resin.
The injector draws air out of the break so resin can reach every leg of the star.
Resin goes in under pressure, then cures under ultraviolet light.
We shave the pit level with the glass so your wipers pass over it cleanly.
A good repair leaves a faint mark you can still see if you look for it. The point is strength and stopping the spread, not making the glass look new.
Virginia comprehensive policies usually cover chip repair with no deductible, and we bill the carrier directly.
Virginia comprehensive policies often cover chip repair with no deductible, because carriers would rather pay for resin than a windshield. We bill the claim directly. If you would rather not involve insurance, we charge a flat rate per chip and a lower price for each additional chip on the same visit.
No. Once a crack passes six inches or reaches the edge, the glass needs to come out.
A properly filled chip outside the wiper sweep in front of the driver passes. We will tell you before we start if yours will not.
Yes, chip repair is one of the easiest jobs to do in your driveway or an office parking lot.