A bit about windscreen repairs

A modern windscreen consists of a thin plastic layer (PVB) or resin sandwiched between two sheets of glass. When the glass is cracked or broken, it is this layer which holds the fragments in place. Once a screen has been damaged, the fragmentation can usually be repaired; acting swiftly will prevent the damage from becoming worse as the break will be susceptible from exposure to temperature changes (i.e. heating and cooling / ice forming in the damaged area) and stress (i.e. pressure and flexing / vibration and uneven road surface).

A windscreen repair is a quick, convienient, on-the-spot service which usually takes about 20 - 30 minutes to complete and allows your vehicle to be driven away immediately. It is significantly cost-effective - repairing a windscreen is a fraction of the price of replacing it and is often fully covered for by your motor insurance company (without affecting your no-claims); it also has the advantage of not only saving your screen but also retaining the factory seal. As laminated glass is not recyclable, windscreen repairs also contribute to the protection of the environment.

No two windscreens will ever suffer identical damage and I fully believe that every repair must be treated as a unique occurance. Before commencing remedial work, I will always discuss with you, the type of damage and how the repair will be effected, before tailoring my approach accordingly. I never adopt a one-size-fits-all mentality to repairs (favoured by many other windscreen companies) and by using specialist tools, I am able to repair damage anywhere on the windscreen, right up to the edge of the glass. I will never suggest the option of replacing a new windscreen if the existing one can be repaired. All repairs are backed by a life-time warranty.

Once a repair strategy has been established, there are four stages involved:

1. Removal of debris and air from the damaged area

2. Insertion of resin into the damaged area

3. Ultra-Violet curing of the resin

4. Sealing, smoothing and polishing of the repair surface