The use of hard plastic resins to repair auto windshields can now make a damaged windshield stronger than when it was new. But not all Phoenix auto glass services are using the newest and best systems. It is worthwhile when choosing a company to ask them what technology they are using. Using outdated systems can cost you more down the road and can be a threat to your safety when driving your car.
Windshield glass consists of three layers: a poly layer is sandwiched between outside and inside layers of glass. The flexibility of the middle layer prevents splintering and provides strength to the roof of the automobile. When the outside layer gets a crack or a hole from an object that hits it, air leaks into the poly layer causing contamination. This contamination can be so small that even water can not leak in but the air will result in a brownish stain inside of the windshield. It is important for the technician to remove all the air from the damaged area before a plastic resin is injected.
A new system, Prism Technology, uses a dry suction technique to remove all the air. The older methods would remove the air using the same apparatus that injected the resin so that the air would actually have to pass through the resin leaving air bubbles if not done carefully. The Prism technology makes the technician’s job much easier and accurate.
Most windshield repair services still use the old methods of repair. It is worth asking the repair service if they use the Prism method. If you see the old hand pulled plunger then they are not using the Prism method. The old systems can leave weak spots in your windshield that will cause problems for you down the road. It is better to spend a little more now than to have replace the entire windshield later.
Another pitfall to avoid is to make sure you are talking to the people who are going to do the repair. Sometimes you may think you are talking to a repair service but you are really talking to a third party referral service that may be located in another state or even another country. Using a search engine on the internet is fine as long as you ask the right questions. Do not try to find just the cheapest price through a third party search engine. Remember you often get what you pay for. Keep in mind that the unbelievably low price they quote you might be because they are using poor quality materials and unskilled technicians. Again asking the right questions can keep you from problems down the road. The cheapest price might not be the best price in the long run.
It is always important to determine how a company is going to stand behind their services. Ask about warranties. Get your estimates and warranties in writing. Check with the Better Business Bureau. A windshield shattering while you are driving can be fatal. Your health and safety and your family’s health and safety depends on the repair service doing a good job.
So while there are many Scottsdale auto glass companies that are easy to find via the internet or in the phone book it is worthwhile to ask those important questions: are they using the latest and best techniques, are the technicians well trained, do they back up their work with warranties? The answers to these question are important to both your pocketbook and your safety.
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