Mobile Auto Glass Repair Irvine

There are three different types of glass that auto glass repair companies use for repairs.

1. OEM or Original Equipment Manufactured glass. This the glass that the manufacturer puts on the vehicle when it is made. By the industry's standards, it's considered to be of the highest possible quality because of its strict adherence to the manufacturer's standards.

2. Factory Equivalent glass. This glass is of the same high quality as OEM glass, but since the glass is not supplied directly to the car manufacturer, it is only considered an equivalent. As a result, you're able to get the same quality as OEM at a lower price.

3. Generic glass. Just a note: We don't recommend this. This glass is typically made by domestic or overseas companies that have not been approved to supply glass to car manufacturers for use use on their vehicles. You'll generally find lower quality here, and cheaper prices.

We're going to be honest with you here--you should have that cracked repaired as quickly as possible. It takes virtually no time for small cracks to become long cracks, and then you'll be looking at a more dangerous situation for you and your passengers as well as a more costly repair.

This depends on a number of factors. Although we have been successful in repairing large cracks, some cracks just cannot be repaired safely. The location of the crack also matters. If the damage has occured in a portion of the driver's "critical area,"--the area above the steering wheel about the size of an 8.5x11" sheet of paper--a windshield replacement is typically recommended. Our expert technicians will determine if the damage can be repaired or if a full replacement is necessary.

Unfortunately, these cheap at-home windshield repair kits just do not work. We understand that the low cost can be appealing when unexpected auto damage occurs, but trust us on this one. The epoxy products sold in these kits have not been used by professionals for decades for good reason. The modern resins are more advanced and complex acrylic compounds to completely fill the entire crack. And if a crack is not completely filled, it is not truly repaired.

For a full replacement, we're talking about an hour for the actual service, but the car will need to sit for more time while the urethane cures. So depending on weather conditions, you're looking at 2-4 hours before you're able to drive the car away.

Our professional auto glass technicians will assess the damage done to your auto glass to let you know whether a repair or replacement would be the best course of action. You can trust our highly trained, certified and qualified industry technicians to make the correct call with your safety in mind, and an honest, fair quote.