I just recently got a cheap windshield for my car. Unfortunately, now there are some scratches on it. I learned from a friend that I can remove those scratches, what materials should I buy?
Emily
Lincoln, NE
I’m sorry to hear that Emily. Although there are scratches on your cheap windshield, the good thing about it is that a lot of them can still be repaired. However, it is best to fix those scratches right away because they are not only unsightly but also post danger for you and your passengers. As you can see, scratches on your windshield reflect light and hinder your visibility while driving which could lead to accident on roads.
To help you in fixing scratches on your cheap windshield, you need some materials such as cerium oxide or also known as jeweler’s rouge. You can purchase this from a hobby or a jewelry shop. When choosing the cerium oxide, make sure that you purchase the one in red color. Also, you need to get firm felt pad, clean rags, small bowl, window cleaner (just a little of it), and nail polish in clear color. Lastly, glycerin is also needed and you can buy it from pharmacies.
That’s all that the materials that you need to fix the scratches on your windshield. Make sure to fix those scratches the soonest possible time to ensure your safety when driving. If you haven’t experienced fixing scratches before I would recommend that you ask your friends to help you.
You may also get free windshield quotes online to make sure you are getting the best deal in the market. Good luck!
I’m having problem with my windshield, I need to have it replaced. Can you give me tips about cheap windshield replacement?
Lily
Fresno, CA
I’d be happy to help you Lily. As you can see, windshield is more than just a laminated glass placed in a vehicle; it is a protective shield that safeguards people and elements inside the car. In fact, it is considered as the most important part of a vehicle. Hence, if you are in a situation where your windshield needs to be replaced or repaired, you need to do it the soonest possible time.
For you to be able to save on money, one of the most common ways to get cheap windshield repair (and also the quickest way) is through a mobile windshield repair company. Through this, the windshield can be repaired wherever the vehicle is located. Cheap windshield replacement may cost around $60 as compared to replacing the windshield which is around three hundred dollars or even higher.
Another way of having cheap windshield repair is by purchasing repair kits and repairing your windshield by yourself. There are various repair kits available in the market today. By simply following the instruction inside the repair kit, you will be able to repair your own windshield which will save you a lot of money. However, before you do this, make sure to have your windshield check by a technician to make sure that the damage on your windshield can be fixed through repairing it.
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Car windshields are actually composed of 3 layers of materials – a plastic middle layer sandwiched between two glass layers. Unlike the mirrors we have in our closets or the glasses we use for drinking, windshields are more durable and can be repaired. A simple stone or rock that produced a crack on your windshield may not damage your windshield to a great extent. It usually will just cut through the first layer and tools which you can use to repair your own windshield are easily available on the Internet and some items like the resin may even be bought from your local windshield repair shops.
Note also that if you are going to repair your windshields, you will be needing a lot of tools. You will need a bridge with a piston, which may cost you anywhere from 350 to 400 dollars; a drill with a set of carbide bits for 60 to70 dollars; a torch for 70 to 80 dollars; cellophane and glass cleaner for 10 dollars; and resins for 25 to 30 dollars. All of these can be bought from suppliers online, but some may be bought from auto repair shops, especially those that specialize in glass repair like windshields.
If you are on a tight budget, you must still carefully plan what to do before you actually repair it on your own. You may ask various windshield repair shops for quotes on how much will it cost you to get it repaired, or have it replaced with a new one. If the quoted repair fee is just about the same as buying one of those cheap windshields, you may also just consider installing it on your own.
However, the most practical thing for you to do is let a professional just replace the windshield using one of those cheap windshields. It might even cost you more to repair it on your own, especially buying those tools which you may not need again in the next few years. Indeed, both for time and for the money involved, it is better to just seek professional help when getting your windshield replaced.
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