Windshield Chip Repair in Norco, CA

Windshields have two layers of glass with a clear plastic layer between them, and a chip usually damages only the outer layer. We clean the break, remove the air from it, fill it with clear resin and cure the resin with UV light, so it bonds the glass and stops the damage traveling.

Much better, but not brand new. You can usually still see where the stone hit if you look closely; most people won’t notice it. The real point of the repair is to stop the chip spreading, so you don’t end up needing a new windshield.

It depends on your policy. Some policies cover chip repair and some don’t, so check with your insurer before you book — we can’t promise what they’ll pay. Either way, a repair costs far less than a replacement windshield, so it’s usually worth doing quickly.

We don’t charge for any repair that fails, and we judge that by the strength of the glass, not by how the repair looks. A faint mark where the stone hit is normal and doesn’t count as a failed repair.

No. Small, fresh chips away from the edge repair well. Long cracks, damage at the edge, breaks through both layers and chips right in the driver’s line of sight usually need a new windshield. We’ll tell you honestly which kind you have before any work starts.

As soon as you can. Heat, cold air on hot glass, bumps and slammed doors can make a chip run, and dirt and water getting into the break make the repair less clear. Until you come in, cover the chip with clear tape and skip the car wash.

Far less time than replacing a windshield: it’s a repair, not a glass swap, so the original windshield and its factory seal stay in place. Tell us about the chip when you book and we’ll let you know how long to allow for your visit.