Month: January 2021

Is a Windshield Replacement as Safe as the Factory Bond?

Through our experience we have noticed not all factory bonds are created equal. Factory’s use a slow cure adhesive and sits in the parking lot until it’s ready to move. Most cases it’s several days. We have replaced windshields on brand new vehicles and the glue was still wet. We also notice many imperfections with… Read more »

Why is tape left on the windshield?

A car windshield being repaired.

Have you ever had a windshield replacement and the technician told you to leave the tape on for 24 hours? This is a dangerous practice and let me explain why. Urethane takes time to set up to be able to bond to the glass. If a conventional adhesive was used it takes several hours approximately… Read more »