{"id":1306,"date":"2019-03-18T13:23:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T18:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:26:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T20:26:49","slug":"the-different-types-of-windshield-glass-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/18\/the-different-types-of-windshield-glass-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"The Different Types of Windshield Glass Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re driving down the road one day behind a big gravel truck, and it hits a bump. Bam! A flying rock just hit your windshield, leaving a two-inch crack in its wake. You feel your stomach tighten up as your mind starts racing. Can it be repaired, or will the entire windshield have to be replaced? Windshield glass damage comes in various forms, and fortunately auto glass repair shops are now able to fix most in-lieu-of a total replacement. What follows are the different types of damage they see. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cracks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Auto glass technicians treat cracks frequently, and a crack will first appear as a line in your windshield. Some cracks look like small, straight lines with starting and ending points, or they can be longer with several branches protruding from the main line. There are also subcategories of windshield cracks, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Stress crack. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These oftentimes form without anything even hitting the windshield because of large temperature fluctuations. For example, a windshield that\u2019s exposed to the sun\u2019s intense summertime rays, or covered in ice during extreme cold, can get a stress crack. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Edge crack. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An edge crack starts within 2\u201d of the windshield\u2019s edge, or extends out to it. These usually form quickly and are between 10\u201d and 12\u201d in length.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Floater crack. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A floater crack starts in the middle of the windshield more than 2\u201d from the glass\u2019 edge. These cracks can be of varying lengths, including longer ones that extend across most of your windshield. Extreme temperatures can cause a floater crack to get worse. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Crack chip. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These smaller cracks have an impact point that\u2019s less than a quarter in diameter. &nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In general, cracks that are less than 3\u201d in length can usually be repaired. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chips<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also called \u201cdings\u201d by drivers, a chip is usually formed by a flying rock and its appearance means that a small piece of glass is missing. For that reason, a chip is also referred to as a \u201cstone break\u201d or \u201cpit\u201d by professionals. If the chip doesn\u2019t have any longer cracks extending from it, is less than an inch in diameter, and didn\u2019t penetrate all the way through the glass, it can usually be filled by a technician. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bulls-Eye<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another type of windshield damage that results from an object\u2019s impact is called a \u201cbulls-eye\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">because the resulting circular pattern looks like a dart board. Bulls-eyes are like chips in that a piece of glass was removed upon impact, but they\u2019re usually much larger and non- repairable. There are also partial bulls-eye cracks, or \u201chalf-moons\u201d, that are similar in appearance but not completely symmetrical. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stars<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Windshields can also sustain damage known as \u201cstars\u201d. Those are typically small chips with multiple cracks radiating out from the center that resemble a fireworks explosion. Smaller star patterns can usually be repaired, but after the affected area is filled in it will always be slightly visible. For that reason, when you\u2019re ready to sell it could lower your vehicle\u2019s value. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Combination <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the name implies, combination damage refers to a diagnosis where the glass is suffering from two or more of the aforementioned-types. Repairs in these instances are also more complicated, and oftentimes a total windshield replacement is recommended. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Should You Repair or Replace? <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A trained auto glass specialist will inspect your windshield\u2019s damage and then let you know if it can be fixed safely versus a total replacement. If repairs are possible, the technician will first clean all dust and debris from your windshield, and do some drilling to prepare the area. Once a smooth surface has been created, they\u2019ll inject a clear resin material into the opening, allow it to cure, and then polish it up like new. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your auto insurance policy may include coverage for windshield damage repairs or replacements, so check with your agent if you\u2019re not sure. And, most auto glass repair shops offer mobile on-site services for your convenience! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find Good Auto Body and Glass Repair Shops Nearby <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finding a good auto body or glass repair shop nearby can be challenging, and that\u2019s why we started the nationwide Carwise referral network. All repair shops listed through Carwise employ ASE and I-CAR certified technicians with the training, experience and equipment to restore your vehicle like-new again promptly and reliably. Most shops work directly with insurance companies, so you don\u2019t have to, and warranty their outcomes to put your mind at ease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Search your zip code now for a customer-reviewed auto body or glass repair shop nearby:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carwise.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cvsoni%40cccis.com%7Cc29975d38528483acddc08d7d7f8918d%7C1a188ae6a00241498234e47371d17cce%7C0%7C0%7C637215334904620133&amp;sdata=%2FL2oXqmDNYxBuaMnfDf7w1DNuiSeUA4u%2FKn%2BYvufgZc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carwise.com%252F%26data%3D02%257C01%257Cvsoni%2540cccis.com%257Cc29975d38528483acddc08d7d7f8918d%257C1a188ae6a00241498234e47371d17cce%257C0%257C0%257C637215334904620133%26sdata%3D%252FL2oXqmDNYxBuaMnfDf7w1DNuiSeUA4u%252FKn%252BYvufgZc%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586967667063000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEOTHaHViurP5deYygF-1gSeR_ZeQ\">www.carwise.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,291],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips","category-glass-repair"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Different Types of Windshield Glass Damage - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You\u2019re driving down the road one day behind a big gravel truck, and it hits a bump. 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