To repair a windshield, resin is injected into the chipped area and holes can be drilled in the cracks to prevent them from spreading. Either way, it takes someone experienced to do the job, according to Popular Mechanics. Repair a damaged windshield as soon as possible. Sometimes the only answer is a complete replacement of the windshield.
But at Safelite, if a splinter or crack is six inches or smaller, you may just need a quick repair. Whether it's two or 10 inches long, or somewhere in between, a crack has always been the main reason for replacing a windshield. Damage to the windshield perimeter increases the risk of total windshield failure in the event of an accident. If there are small gaps left after installing the windshield, the windshield will deteriorate quickly.
Another place where windshield repair should not be performed is within the driver's line of sight (the glass covered by the driver's windshield wiper). Usually, the front windshield is hit hard, but regularly check the rear windshield for imperfections. Sensors and cameras may be close to the windshield, and replacing the windshield could mean recalibration. With all the safety and recalibration sensors when replacing a windshield or even a rear window with defogger or antennas built into the glass.
I took a screenshot of the paragraph in which you explain that, for safety reasons, it is highly recommended to replace the windshield instead of repairing it. I just told myself that it was against the law for him to repair a splinter on my windshield because there were more than 5, none big or near the edges, chips all over my windshield. You don't realize what's tied to that windshield in terms of technology until you need to replace it.
