Windshield & Autoglass Repair
Expert Windshield & Autoglass Repair Services
That small chip or crack in your windshield might seem like a minor annoyance, but it’s a problem that should never be ignored. It’s a compromise to your vehicle’s safety and your clear line of sight. At Horizon Autoglass, LLC, we specialize in professional Autoglass Repair services designed to stop damage in its tracks, restore the structural integrity of your glass, and save you from the higher cost of a full replacement. Our expert Windshield Repair service is fast, effective, and conveniently performed at your location, ensuring minimal disruption to your day.
Led by Daniel Sherrell, our team understands the science behind a quality repair. We use industry-leading technology and premium-grade resins to make chips and small cracks virtually disappear, returning strength and clarity to your windshield. Before you assume you need a costly replacement, let our technicians assess the damage. In many cases, a professional repair is the smarter, faster, and more affordable solution.
Why Choose Repair Over Replacement?
When it comes to minor windshield damage, choosing Autoglass Repair is often the superior option for several key reasons:
- Cost-Effective: A windshield repair is significantly less expensive than a full replacement. In fact, many insurance policies will waive your deductible and cover the full cost of a repair, meaning it could cost you nothing out of pocket. We work with most insurance providers to make this process seamless.
- Time-Saving: A typical Windshield Repair can be completed in under 30 minutes. You can have your vehicle serviced while you’re at work or home, and since the original factory seal is not broken, there is no cure time required. You can drive your car immediately after the repair is finished.
- Safety and Integrity: Repairing your windshield maintains the original factory seal. This seal is crucial for the overall structural integrity of your vehicle, proper airbag deployment, and preventing leaks. A repair restores the strength of the glass without compromising this critical component.
- Environmentally Friendly: Opting for a repair keeps your old windshield out of a landfill. Windshields are difficult to recycle due to their laminated construction, so repairing them is the greener choice, reducing waste and conserving resources.
What Types of Damage Can Be Repaired?
Our certified technicians are skilled at repairing a variety of common windshield damage types. The viability of a repair depends on the size, location, and type of the damage. Generally, we can perform a high-quality Autoglass Repair on:
- Chips and Dings: Small impact points, usually caused by rocks or debris. If they are smaller than the size of a quarter, they are typically excellent candidates for repair.
- Star Breaks: A short crack radiating from a central impact point, resembling a star.
- Bull’s-Eye Breaks: A circular, cone-shaped break.
- Combination Breaks: Damage that features both a star and a bull’s-eye pattern.
- Small Cracks: Single linear cracks that are typically less than six inches long can often be successfully repaired.
It is crucial to act fast. A small chip can easily spread due to changes in temperature (like using your defroster or air conditioner) or vibrations from driving. Once a chip spreads into a long crack, a full Windshield Replacement becomes the only option. Contacting us for a prompt assessment is the best way to ensure a repair is possible.
The Horizon Autoglass Repair Process
Our Mobile Autoglass repair service is a precise, multi-step process designed for maximum effectiveness and durability:
- Damage Assessment: First, our technician thoroughly inspects the chip or crack to confirm it is a candidate for repair and to identify any hidden fractures.
- Cleaning and Preparation: The impact point is carefully cleaned and drilled to remove any debris, air, and moisture. This ensures the repair resin can fully penetrate the entire damaged area.
- Vacuum and Pressure Cycle: We mount a specialized tool over the damage. This tool first creates a powerful vacuum to remove any trapped air from the break. Then, it injects a high-quality, optically matched resin under pressure, forcing it deep into every crevice of the crack.
- Curing: A UV light is placed over the repaired area. This light cures and hardens the resin, bonding the glass back together and restoring its strength.
- Polishing and Finishing: Finally, any excess resin is scraped off, and the surface is polished until it is smooth and clear. The result is a structurally sound repair that is often 85-95% less visible than the original damage.
Trust Daniel Sherrell and the Horizon Autoglass team to provide the expert Windshield Repair you need. Contact us today for a free quote and schedule a convenient mobile service that puts your safety and clarity first.