Auto Glass Repair in 30 Minutes30 min

Auto glass repair is done in the case of damage to the front windshield, while rear and side windows most often have to be replaced.

Repair is done for damage whose diameter is smaller than 3 cm. If the damage is located in the driver’s field of view, that is, directly in front of the steering wheel, we recommend repair only for damage whose diameter is up to 1 cm. It is best to have the glass examined by trained technicians who, immediately after the inspection, will tell you

Different types of damage to auto glass (circle, half-moon, line, star, dot) carry a different degree of risk of the glass cracking and require the use of different repair techniques. Here the installer’s experience is very important, especially if the damage is of a combined type. For example, round damage does not carry as great a risk as star-shaped damage (damage with several legs), where it is very important to fill each leg properly, so that the damage does not spread and the glass does not crack. If the repair is not performed properly, a line can form that inevitably leads to the glass cracking.

On rear and side windows repair is most often not possible, so it is necessary to replace the glass. The exception is rare cases when these windows are laminated, which only a small number of newer, more expensive cars have (e.g. Audi A8, Mercedes S class, and similar). Repair is generally done only on the front windshield, and that is when the auto glass damage is smaller than 3 cm. If the damage is located directly in front of the steering wheel and exceeds 1 cm in diameter, auto glass replacement is necessary. In addition, repair is not recommended when the damage is located on the edge of the windshield.

As soon as you notice damage to the auto glass, it is very important to protect it as soon as possible from dirt and moisture getting in, which you can do by sticking adhesive tape over the damage. If dust and moisture get into the depth of the damage, it is much harder to draw out the dirt, that is, to successfully carry out the repair.

Once you have protected the damage, the car should be brought to a specialized service in good time. In order to prevent the glass from cracking and the damage from spreading further, it is recommended to do the repair as soon as possible, as soon as you notice even the smallest damage to the auto glass.

Auto glass repair at the Black Glass service takes about 45 min, and at most 1h for more complex damage. The vehicle is safe to drive immediately after the repair.

For experienced technicians, repair is a simple process that consists of cleaning the glass, filling the glass with a special auto glass resin, curing the glass with a UV lamp to restore its strength, and polishing the glass to achieve good optical clarity.

A well-done repair also means aesthetically minimal visibility of the damage, which should be in the range of 5-10% visibility. If the damage is noticeable more than 10%, it significantly affects the aesthetics of the glass, and thus the success of the repair itself. The consequences of a poorly done glass repair include visibility of the damage on the glass, and even cracking of the glass after the repair.

Auto glass repair is possible only once, which is why it is very important to do the repair at a specialized service where you will get a guarantee that the glass will not crack. If the repair is not done well, the glass must be replaced. The installer’s experience and the quality of the materials are of key importance for a successful glass repair. That is why it matters where you have your auto glass repaired

After a repair done at the Black Glass service, you receive a 5-year warranty.