The substance used to bond two surfaces together, such as auto glass to your vehicle
Auto Glass Repair
The process in which a resin is filled into the crack of a windshield
Auto Glass Replacement
The process in which the entirety of a broken or cracked glass is completely swapped out for a new one
Bond
The joining together of two surfaces by use of an adhesive
Back Glass
Used to refer to the rear window of a vehicle; click here for diagram
Chip
A small cut or break to the windshield's surface; does not penetrate all the way through the glass
Coated Glass
Automotive glass with a chemical film that can provide privacy, solar or mirror effects
Cohesion
The strength of a sealant or adhesive to hold itself together
Composite
When a window component is made up of two or more materials
Crack
A split or break in your windshield or auto glass
Cure
The amount of time it takes for the adhesive in your windshield to dry and harden
Damage
The break or crack in your auto glass
Ding
Refers to the damage caused to your auto glass caused by a rock
Fastener
An item that attaches two objects together
Flat Glass
Non-curved glass, generally not used in the automotive industry
Floating Crack
A break in the auto glass that does not extend to an edge
Gasket
A rubber seal that holds auto glass to a vehicle
Glass Color
The color of the tint on your auto glass
Heads-Up Display
Some cars are equipped with a feature that projects the dashboard information up on the auto glass
Impact
A break caused when something such as a rock hits your windshield
Keyless Entry
A system which uses a key fob to unlock the vehicle; sometimes the antenna is mounted on the rear windshield of a car
Laminated Glass
The type of glass that is used in making a windshield; created to hold together when cracked instead of shattering as other glass would
Lane Departure Warning Assist
Lane Departure warning assist camera is in the center top of the windshield, a feature that will assist you on blind spots and lane change assist.
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Light Sensor
A sensor on the windshield of your car that turns on the headlights when it gets dark
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Molding
An outer weather resistant strip used to secure the glass to your vehicle
Neoprene
Synthetic rubber; sometimes used to make moldings
No-Deductible State
Some states such as Kentucky, Florida, Arizona, Massachusetts, New York and South Carolina offer no-deductible windshield replacements, meaning your windshield or auto glass could be free to you
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Auto glass that was made by the same manufacturer that made the original part
OEE (Original Equipment Equivalent)
Auto Glass that was made with the same quality material and safety standards but manufactured by a different supplier.
Oxidation
The breaking down of rubber items caused by exposure to oxygen
Partition Glass
A divider between the front and back seat areas in a vehicle, such as what is seen in limousines and cabs
Pinchweld
The part of a vehicle's frame that the auto glass adheres to
Power Switch
Used in power windows to make them go up and down
Preformed Sealant
A factory shaped sealant
Primer
A chemical added to improve adhesion and clean auto glass damage surface
Quarter Glass
The rear or backside windows in a vehicle; click here for diagram
Rain Sensor
A sensor that detects rain and automatically turns on your windshield wipers
Rear Windshield
Same as back glass; click here for diagram
Reflective Glass
Glass that reflects visible light and solar radiation using a special coating
Regulator
A device that rolls down the vehicle's windows
Resin
A special hardener that is used to repair a chipped windshield
Sealant
Material used to seal openings to make them airtight
Shaded Glass
This glass is darker in color which improves driver visibility in glare; typically found at the top of the windshield
Shard
A sharp fragment of glass
Side Glass
This is also referred to as door glass and is found on the driver and passenger doors
Silicone
A chemical Adhesive sealant with various purposes
Sill
The bottom frame of your windshield
Solar Glass
Glass that reflects harmful sun rays
Stress Crack
The cracking of auto glass caused by sheer forces
Tempered Glass
Strong glass that if shattered, breaks into small granular pieces
Tinted Glass
Glass with an amount of color that helps reduce glare
Urethane
An adhesive that bonds the windshield to your vehicle
UV Light
An Ultra Violet light needs for curing resin on windshield chip repairs
Vehicle Make
The brand of your vehicle
Vehicle Model
The type of vehicle you have
Vent Glass
Usually triangular in shape, can be found on the side either in the front or back
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
A unique, 17-digit number assigned to your vehicle by manufacture of your car.
Windshield or Windscreen
The front glass found on a vehicle
Windshield Repair
Placing a special resin into a crack to fill it and make it structurally bonded
Windshield Replacement
The act of swapping out a defective or cracked windshield for a new Windshield install
Yes
We don’t say not to any auto glass repair and windshield replacement service.
Zero Deductible
Once you file a comprehensive claim with your insurance, your deductible is the amount that you pay out of pocket, it can start from $0 and up.