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Archives : 2012 : January

Headlight Restoration Gains Momentum

As more consumers opt for headlight restoration for aesthetic, economic and safety reasons, more automotive glass repairtechnicians are becoming trained by GlasWeld to do just that—at a price point that benefits both.

GlasWeld lit up the news airways last winter when they announced their professional headlight restoration products. The news that got the most attention was the fact that the system featured an equivalent coating to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) UV coating. This news, along with the proprietary UV curing process, made their headlight restorer more attractive than ever to technicians.

Thanks to GlasWeld

Sun exposure, road debris, climate, age and even design can all contribute to the discoloring and degrading of headlights. Thanks to GlasWeld, now there’s a cost effective headlight restore solution. So join your peers; expand your service offerings; and choose from two GlasWeld headlight repair kits available.

Windshield Crack is Sign of Stress

There are things that we take for granted. When we get home after a long day’s work, we expect the heat to be working and the TV to instantly click on upon our command.  When we get into our automobile the next morning, we expect the engine to start right up and expect our windshield to be free and clear.

Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Several things can stress a windshield: driving over an uneven road or pothole, having gravel or sand spray up causing a windshield chip, and extreme weather forcing the glass to expand and contract. All of these situations can cause a small defect that, in turn, can lead to a windshield crack.

Understanding that a windshield is already stressed before a repair, windshield chip repair technicians do their best to avoid adding more stress to the windshield during the repair process. Additional training and practice is the best defense against cracks and creating more stress in a windshield.

Learn more about our windshield repair kits and patented ProVac™ technology that provides maximum vacuum for complete repairs.

The Art of Flexing

It’s debatable whether “flexing” is considered an art form—but it’s certainly an acquired skill.  Ask a technician and they will say that the real skill comes into play by knowing how much pressure to apply when flexing. Through one’s experience and intuition, a good auto glass technician will know what the crack is doing all the while they are repairing windshield and especially during the flexing process.

Flexing and Vacuum Work in Concert

GlasWeld’s windshield repair kit products utilize flexing and vacuum to help eliminate any resistance the crack might have to the resin.

By working in concert, the products help the technician judge each stage better and ensure a better outcome.

For those auto glass technicians who have mastered the skill of flexing and want the products that will best support their skill, GlasWeld products are for you.