Auto Glass Repair

Get Your Auto Glass Repair at Master Repairs Body Shop in Austin, TX

When you’ve been in an accident or incident that has left your automobile’s windshield or windows with cracked/fractured glass, you need a reliable solution that is fast and fits your budget. At Master Repairs Body Shop in Austin, TX, we understand how frustrating and stressful this is and have seen and dealt with every possible auto glass repair and auto glass replacement job over the years.

We’re here to give you a solution for your auto glass repair or replacement that fits your needs, your timeline and your budget. We’ve helped many people just like you by repairing or replacing windshields, windows and other types of auto glass.

At Master Repairs Body Shop in Austin, TX, we are experts in auto glass repair and have all the tools and skills to restore your vehicle fully and get you back on the road. Our team will evaluate your cracked or broken windshield or glass – hoping to find solutions to repair rather than replace (which saves you money), and then choose the best action that provides a safe repair for your car and gets you back on the road as quickly as possible. Here is some helpful information about auto glass repair so you can have as much information as possible before scheduling an evaluation.

Windshield Patch

Windshield patches are usually sold in do-it-yourself repair kits and are not a permanent fix. A film is applied over the small crack or chip in the windshield to ‘patch’ the cracked area. The film is then smoothed out allowing it to cure and harden effectively strengthening the cracked area. Surrounding glass does not receive much support from the patch film and serves mostly as a band-aid until more permanent measures can be applied.  

Windshield Resin

The most common and widely used auto glass repair method is the Windshield Resin method. Professionals and consumers prefer this method for it’s wide range of applications and effectiveness in restoring minor cracks in auto windshields and windows. Resin is injected into the crack or chip in the glass. Applied heat serves as the catalyst for a chemical reaction that causes the resin to harden and expand into the cracks of the glass essentially filling damages and strengthening surrounding glass.

Replacing the Windshield

Unfortunately, auto glass repair is a serious safety issue, and many cracked/broken windshields are simply too severe for current repair methods. Usually, if a chip or crack is larger than a quarter, it is not able to be filled. If a crack has branches expanding from it, this is also a sign of permanent damage and should be replaced for safety. The replacement process involves removing your current windshield and replacing it with a brand new one.

Hail Damage Repair

Hail is also a major auto glass damager and can result in cracked/broken windshields, mirrors, lights and windows. Sizes of hail ranges from as large as baseballs to what seems like ice pellets. Along with glass damage, hail can also cause damage to your hood, top and trunk. They can do significant damage to your hood, trunk and top.

While the damage to your vehicle may seem minor, hail damage is notorious for reducing your vehicle’s resale value and cracks in your windshield, lights, or windows is a safety hazard. Like other auto glass repairs, Master Repairs Body Shop in Austin, TX are experts at hail damage repair and can assist in the evaluation and repair of hail damage in the following areas: