When your vehicle’s windshield is cracked or shattered, it’s important to have it replaced or repaired quickly so that you can drive safely again. Some vehicle owners are reluctant to bring their car into an auto glass replacement shop, either because they’re worried about cost or they just like doing things themselves.
So, are DIY windshield repairs and replacements really possible? Yes… but the better question is: Do you really want to try your hand at a DIY windshield replacement? We’d recommend against it. Read on to learn why you’re better off trusting the job to a professional windshield replacement company.
The Problems With DIY Windshield Replacement or Repairs
Replacing a damaged windshield is a tough job. Removing your shattered windshield may not seem too difficult, but installing the replacement is another story. Proper windshield installation requires the application of just the right amount of pressure. Too much pressure, and the new windshield will shatter just like the old one. Not enough pressure, and the replacement windshield won’t adhere properly.
The biggest advantage of bringing your car to a windshield replacement shop in Minnesota is that auto glass technicians know what we’re doing. We’ve replaced thousands of windshields, and that experience allows us to adapt to any difficult circumstances which arise during the installation. If you run into a problem during a DIY windshield replacement, you probably won’t know how to fix it. And if you do install your own windshield, it might not hold up for long or it may fail to protect you in an accident if your DIY installation wasn’t as successful as you believed.
But what if your windshield has only sustained a rock chip that requires a repair, not a full replacement? You might be aware that there are a ton of different windshield repair kits online, and some of them only cost about $10. Great deal, right? Well, maybe. How well a windshield repair kit will work out for you is dependent on the quality of the kit, your skill at performing the DIY windshield repair, and the extent of the damage that you’re trying to repair. If the windshield repair kit includes cheap resin, you don’t follow the kit’s instructions properly, or the damage was more extensive than you thought, then that repair kit will be a waste of money. There are no do-overs when it comes to windshield repair so if things go wrong, you’ll wind up having to replace the whole windshield.
Finally, there is the issue of auto glass insurance. As long as you pay for full glass coverage on your vehicle, your insurance company will cover the cost of windshield repair or replacement. Even if your insurance company won’t cover the full cost of a windshield replacement, the deductible you have to pay will still probably be cheaper than buying a new windshield and trying to install it yourself, and you won’t have to worry about an improper installation.
MN’s Most Trusted Shop for Windshield Repairs & Replacements
When you need to have your windshield replaced or repaired, we strongly recommend bringing it in for a team of professional auto glass technicians to work on. Contact Glass Masters today if you’d like us to perform any services on your vehicle’s glass in the Twin Cities area!
This article on DIY windshield repair is a game-changer! I was skeptical at first, but the step-by-step guide and safety precautions have given me the confidence to try fixing that annoying chip on my windshield myself. The comparison between DIY and professional repair costs is eye-opening, and I appreciate the honest advice on knowing our limitations. I’ll definitely be giving it a shot and will come back to share my experience. Thanks for the valuable insights!