How To Take Care of Your New Windshield
You’ve just had a windshield replacement, and now you want to make sure the integrity of your new, crystal-clear auto glass stays intact. Car windshield replacement is no cheap task either. Windshield replacement cost can hit your budget heavily, running anywhere from $200 to $1000. Your new auto glass can be protected by following simple safeguard measures.
Here are some important windshield care precautions you must take to protect your new auto glass replacement investment.
Do Not Drive Your Vehicle at Least 1 Hour after Windshield Installation
After a car windshield replacement, it’s especially important to wait a minimum of one hour before driving your vehicle. The urethane, the adhesive used for an auto glass replacement, needs time to properly dry for the windshield installation to be fully complete. After one hour, the urethane will have hardened enough to pass all Federal Safety Standards. It may take several hours for the adhesive to be fully cured. Try to schedule your windshield replacement during a time when you don’t have any errands to run and have no need for your car.
Keep a Window Cracked for 24 Hours After the Windshield Replacement is Complete
Pressure build up can happen at any time during the year as your car responds to temperature changes. Be sure to leave at least one window cracked open for a minimum of 24 hours to protect against air pressure build up. Cracking a window after windshield replacement allows just enough air to escape, alleviating unnecessary pressure on your car’s new auto glass.
Don’t Wash Your Vehicle for 24 Hours after Your Windshield Replacement
It’s important to avoid power washers and automatic car washes on your vehicle for 24 hours after windshield replacement, preferably up to 48 hours. New auto glass sealant needs to be protected while in the process of fully curing. And while water will not necessarily cause problems, high-pressure jets can puncture or displace the seal, ruining the windshield installation.
Remember, DO NOT Slam the Doors After Getting a New Windshield
Believe it or not, opening and closing the doors of your car will impact the air pressure inside it and add unnecessary stress on the auto glass adhesive. When you’ve just had a car windshield replacement done, it’s essential to avoid these pressure changes. Be sure to close your car doors carefully. Also, be sure to evade potholes and bumps in the road as the jarring motion would have the same effect as slamming a vehicle door.
For More Auto Glass Tips, Visit Nuvision’s Auto Glass
The safety and quality of your windshield replacement is our highest priority and we are here to help ensure your new investment is protected through proper windshield care after installation. At Nuvision’s auto glass Works, our certified and trained technicians have the expertise to help you fully understand all the necessary precautions you need to take with your new auto glass.
For the best in auto glass replacement , call Nuvision’s Auto Glass today to schedule a consultation for windshield replacement. Or visit our blog for more great tips on auto glass care.
