Simple answer - "No one knows" That is probably not what you want to ask. Glass is one of the hard to read. But here's some information to help you decide what the situation is and what to do.
When A Rock scrapes your windshield, small pits are made. Small pits are produced. Small pits are usually radiated from the center of the break to create a "star" break. Sometimes the legs are partially surrounded by a crescent-shaped "Bullseye" and may form a "combination" type of break. Because the windshield of your vehicle is made of two glasses sandwiching plastic PVB, stones rarely break the glass rarely. This will enable repair.
Small legs look like time bombs. Some people can have chips that last for many years without widespread and other chips can spread the chip within seconds after forming. Therefore, you can bet by just watching what happens without repairing the chip. However, the opportunity actually spreads considerably over time. Small legs of the lock tip may begin to spread easily on the windshield during road vibrations, water, dust and temperature changes caused by hot summers and freezing in the winter. I have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace it.
Even if your insurance pays to replace the windshield, why repair the chip why it pay you? Sounds like a strange question. But in our experience there are some practical reasons to consider. One may take time depending on the installation company you use to replace the windshield. But more importantly, the wrong installation method may actually cause OTHER DAMAGE. Paint may be scratched. Also, water may leak through the urethane used to bond the windshield. All of this can actually lead to serious rust that will form behind your windshield seal. (Actually, I saw a metal frame whose glass was so rusty due to this type of damage, but I needed welding, priming and painting.New glass.
Benefits of windshield lock tip repair
- Reduce glare from unfixed chips.
- Do not spread cracks.
- Please avoid replacing the whole windshield
- Avoid incidental damage accompanying replacement
- Please do not lose a car for several hours inside the store.
- I will pass state safety inspection.
