Before we delve into the steps involved in doing windshield repair Tulsa, it is important to appreciate basic concepts and facts concerning auto glass. Generally, there are two types of auto glasses: Laminated and Tempered Glass. Laminated auto glass is made from two sheets of glasses, separated by a thin layer of plastic beneath them, which are joined together through intense heating and pressure.
The procedure used in making tempered glass also involves heating and pressure. The glass then undergoes “quenching” which is a high pressure cooling system. It is worth to note that tempered glass is four times stronger than ordinary glass while laminated glass is the strongest because of the thin sheet of paper in between, technically referred to as polyvinyl butyral (PVB).
Both types of glasses do not shatter. The former breaks into small pieces of glass that don’t cut while the latter holds together its pieces when tension is applied, courtesy of the PVB layer. Evidently from the foregoing, tempered glass cannot be repaired and in case of breakage, replacement must be effected. Windshield repair of laminated glass is however possible, and it’s always done depending on the degree of the damage.
What then are the simple steps to be followed in effecting windshield repair Tulsa?
The process of windshield repair is threefold. First, the technician will have to probe the area of breakage for dirt, debris or moisture. Cleaning of the area can be done meticulously through a paper towel or dry cloth.
Secondly, the windshield repair expert will have to inject resin – the hydrocarbon secretion of plants with superior adhesive qualities – and wait for a few minutes. This will involve the use of a syringe plunger, such as the B300 Bridge.
Thirdly, the technician will have to apply pressure and vacuum the area to herald the process of curing the crack on the windshield. This is mostly done through the combination of ultraviolet light (UV) and the curing tab. The process will take approximately five minutes following which the expert will gently remove excess resin than may protrude above the normal glass surface using a razor blade. To give the glass a smooth finish, additional resin is to be applied around the repaired area lightly. And that is all that is required. Sounds easy, right?
However there is more than meets the eye in this procedure. The process of injecting the resin in the damaged area requires skill and expertise. On one hand, you risk applying a little amount of resin and on the other, failure to exercise good judgment might lead to the application of too much of the substance. Both extremes will compromise the strength of the windshield. Also in this regard, the application of pressure on the repaired area requires some basic skills – information which only professionals possess. The repair is best done in warm weather.
In the light of the foregoing, it is prudent to end by giving a disclaimer that windshield repair is best done by professionals – especially if the damage is extensive.
