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Auto Glass Tips
What is a Rock Chip or Ding?
A rock chip occurs when a rock (or other object) hits your windshield and breaks the first layer, the outer layer. What you see in a rock chip is an air pocket. What can be done to repair the rock chip is to inject an ultraviolet light (UV) resign into the air pocket which then hardens as hard as glass. This prevents the windshield from breaking 99.99% of the time.
Why should the little chip be repaired?
The chip should be repaired, because it may eventually break. Most rock chips break when it is cold outside and you turn on your heater or, when it is hot outside and you wash your car with cold water. A fast temperature change on your windshield will break your glass. Insurance companies should pay for the rock chip repair if you have comprehensive insurance.
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