Introduction: We have touched on the importance of windshields in your car as well as the difference between OEM and Aftermarket Windshields. Today we will try to share a more in-depth view of the broken windshield installation procedure. Being a safety feature of your car, it is necessary to understand the procedure that your windshield replacement company should follow.
Standard Procedure Windshield Store service centers follow the:
- Protecting your car interiors: We use specialized covers designed to protect your car interior parts which our technicians work on your windshield. It is highly recommended to cover the dashboard and other parts to avoid scratching due to broken glass pieces that may scatter during removing the broken windshield.
- Removing your car wiper blades: We use specialized tools to remove your wiper blades. Sometimes blades get rusted and hence require skill as well as patience to avoid undue damage to other car parts.
- Removing Old Windshield: Now as your interiors are covered and wipers removed. We are ready to remove your old windshield. Here it is important to note that it’s a skillful task and needs proper training to use tools. Technicians at Auto Glass Masters take great care to avoid any damage to your car’s body paint. It is also important to get old windshield disposed off well to protect against environmental hazards.
- New Windshield Selection: We advise all our customers to go for only OEM windshields which are recommended by your car manufacturer. You can check the difference between a Genuine and Aftermarket part. Though money does matter it’s always wise to go for a Genuine part.
- Apply Primer and Adhesive: Once you chose your new windshield we apply a primer to your car body to protect it from rusting and using a gun we apply OEM-approved Adhesive to the car body. To prevent it from drying technicians need to work fast but keep safety standards.
- New Windshield Installation: Our Technicians use specialized vacuum pumps during the installation of new windshields to keep the windshield in the proper place and without damaging it. Once placed correctly it is pressed gently and excess adhesive is wiped clean and wipers are fitted again.
- Once the Installation is complete. It needs adequate time for the sealant to dry before you can drive your car again.
Conclusion: Replacing a broken or old windshield is precise work that needs expertise and specialized tools. We recommend you to visit your nearest Auto Glass Masters Service center for further advice or call us at 9278783578. We also offer home service facilities and cashless insurance claims for windshield replacement. All windshield installations have standard workmanship and quality warranty as per our warranty policy.