Car glass is built to be sturdy and withstand the chipping and cracking caused by most road debris. However, when even the tiniest piece of asphalt comes barreling towards your car at top speed your windshield is vulnerable to all sorts of damage.
The rock chip ‘rule of thumb’ is that while they start out small they will inevitably expand. Rock chips come in all sorts of patterns and sizes. Here is a list of the most common types:
- ‘Bulls eye’ and ‘half bulls eye’ are circular with a dent in the center
- ‘Star’ has lines running off from the center
- ‘Bees wing’ is shaped like the letter “V”
- ‘Combination’ is a mix between a star and bulls eye.
- ‘Spider’ cracks can start out tiny but stretch to 10-12” inches long.
Hot tip #1: if your windshield is white beneath the rock chip damage you don’t need to worry about repairing it right away. If it’s black or silver in color you’ll want to get it repaired immediately to avoid spreading.
Hot tip #2: If a chip is smaller than a 50 cent coin they are repairable. If they are larger, you will probably need to replace your windshield. However, some experts say that a rock chip 6” or larger only requires windshield replacement. Because almost all types tend to spread it’s best to contact your reputable Utah auto body company for assistance.
Rock chip repair is always cheaper than rock chip replacement and we can come to your house or place of business and replace it on the spot. Call us today!