Important Things to Know About Auto Glass
Submitted by rhoebe on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 22:22.
All auto glass is important to the safety of motor vehicles. It is more than just ensuring that it is clean and repaired when needed. The products used in the replacement as well as the process of replacement are also very important.
Auto glass should always be replaced with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or OEM approved products. This should include the glass itself, any outer trims or moldings, the urethane and related bonding products and any other parts the specific vehicle might need such as clips or lock pins. There are also products that are available that are lower quality grade at a cheaper price but they are most likely not OEM approved or recommended. This means that by using these products the vehicles original safety specifications could be compromised, therefor decreasing the vehicles original safety grade.
Equally important to the product is the installation process by the vehicles auto glass installer(s). There are a lot of "short cuts" installers can take to cut down the time of install and increase production. Although this may sound beneficial, every vehicle has a specific process for the replacement of all of the auto glass it yields. It is important that these processes are followed to ensure proper installation and maintain the vehicles original safety specifications. All auto glass installers should be certified professionals in their trade or accompanied and coached by someone who is.
Here are some points to help maintain the glass and keep it looking looking great on a vehicle.
- Always keep all the glass clean on both the outside and inside
- Replace and/or keep windshield wipers clean. Used or dirty windshield wipers can cause the glass to gain distracting scratches
- If the windshield gets a rock chip, it should be repaired as soon as possible. This increases the life of the windshield and prevents small cracks from spreading to larger ones.
If you are shopping around for new auto glass to be installed to your vehicle don't hesitate to ask questions about the products the company uses as well as the installation process. If you're in the Calgary Alberta area be sure to deal with professionals.