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Consumer Alert: Windshield Replacement Risks

A cracked windshield isn’t a cosmetic problem. It can be a safety problem that should be replaced as soon as possible. It impairs your vision when you’re driving and it puts your passengers at risk in a crash. 

Most people don’t know how important the windshield is to their safety. You’d get the airbags fixed if you knew they wouldn’t work 100 percent in a wreck. If the windshield is cracked, then in some vehicles you should consider the airbags broken.

When a vehicle with a cracked windshield is in a crash, the passenger airbag may fail to deploy properly because the cracked windshield is not strong enough to withstand the airbag’s force.

"The real tragedy is even if you have the cracked windshield replaced, a bad installation of the replacement windshield may leave the vehicle more unsafe than with the original cracked windshield," said Larry Patterson of Glass Doctor of North Texas. "The glass and adhesive should meet industry standards and the installer should follow the industry’s best practices as advocated by the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS)."

Often the main safety issue isn’t the quality of the windshield glass, but the quality of the windshield installation. If the correct adhesive is not used, or if the adhesive isn’t allowed enough time to cure, then the windshield could fly out of the vehicle during a crash. Without a good windshield, not only would the passenger airbag not properly deploy, but the vehicle’s roof could be crushed in a rollover.

When you need a windshield replacement, ask the auto glass technician some basic questions before the installation:

• Will the old adhesive be removed from the vehicle frame? If the old adhesive isn’t removed down to the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended level, the fit may not be tight and the new adhesive won’t bond right between the windshield and the frame. The adhesive bond must meet 500 pounds per square inch.
• Will the installer wear gloves to keep from contaminating the glass? If oil and dirt get on the edges the new adhesive (called urethane) may not bond correctly.
• Will the new urethane adhesive stand up to the high deployment pressure of airbags? The best available manufacturer equivalent urethane adhesive should be used, not butyl tape. Ask for urethane adhesive made by Dow, Sika or the original equipment supplier of adhesives to the original car makers.
• How long does the urethane adhesive need to set until the vehicle can be driven? Every urethane has a “safe drive-away time.” Ask for adhesives that allow you to safely drive away in one hour. This also reduces the chances of leaks occurring. The last thing you want is a leaky windshield.

After the new windshield is installed, inspect it before driving the vehicle. An auto glass technician who follows industry best practices should have given you a service checklist with the safe drive-away time. Don’t drive the vehicle before the curing time is completed. Here are the signs of a proper installation:

• See if the windshield is centered on the vehicle. The glass should have a relatively smooth curve, not waves or bows. Some aftermarket windshields do not fit perfectly.
• Look at the molding around the edge of the windshield. It should be flat and unbroken. If it’s wavy or has gaps, it should be re-installed.
• Make sure the glass is flush with the vehicle’s frame. If the glass is not flush with the frame, a salvage windshield or a defective windshield may have been installed. A salvage windshield is taken from another similar vehicle, but the adhesive may not bond properly. A defective windshield may not be manufactured to the exact dimensions to fit in the vehicle’s frame. This will definitely cause leaks and the windshield may be loose.

Glass Doctor uses OE (that’s glass-speak for “original equivalent” manufactured by a company that supplies the auto makers) quality glass windshields. Glass Doctor also guarantees its windshields for 12 full months against breakage and for a lifetime against leaks. Ask a local Glass Doctor shop for details. To schedule an appointment call Glass Doctor at 1-866-318-9304 or go to www.glassdoctor.com.

Glass Doctor voluntarily supports the best industry standard glass replacement procedures approved by AGRSS. AGRSS is the only auto glass replacement safety standard in the U.S. More than 155 of the 370 Glass Doctor independently owned and operated locations nationwide are accredited by AGRSS, and more will be accredited throughout the coming months. Consumers can find AGRSS-approved locations at www.safewindshields.com.

About the Author

About Glass Doctor®:
Glass Doctor is the largest chain of full-service glass franchises in the nation. From windows to windshields to storefronts, Glass Doctor can handle any glass need. Glass Doctor also offers custom glass services, such as tub and shower enclosures, entry door glass and mirrors. Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Wash., today Glass Doctor offers complete glass repair, replacement and services to the residential, automotive, and commercial markets at more than 375 locations in the United States. Glass Doctor began franchising in 1977 and joined The Dwyer Group, Inc., an international franchisor of service industry companies, in 1998. Today there are more than 165 Glass Doctor franchise owners across the United States and Canada. For further information or to find the location nearest you, visit www.glassdoctor.com.

Sika Adhesives Overview

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Anchor Fix 1 Adhesive 112729 $17.16 10 anchor fix 1 adhesive A 2 component, solvent, and styrene-free, modified acrylic anchoring adhesive Can be used as a fast-curing anchoring adhesive for all grades of rebars, threaded rods, bolts, and special fastening systems It can be installed in concrete and masonry base materials, and can be dispensed or mixed with a standard, good quality caulking gun (10 fl. oz.) or sausage gun (20 fl. oz.) 10 fl. oz cartridge Color: Gray Brand #: Sika Corp. 112729 UPC: 033886001380 Keywords: adhesive anchorfix anchor fast curing concrete fix 1 masonry rebar anchoring

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Sikabond Con Adhesive 106403 $5.54 10 sikabond con adhesive High-performance, polyurethane construction adhesive with superior bond strength to most construction materials, especially concrete and masonry Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, remains flexible to allow for minor movement in building materials offering superior durability Can be used as a spread, as a bead, or for spot bonding Fast tack-free time, 1 to 2 hours, for fast strength build-up Paintable, sandable, and stainable One 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear feet of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner or other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge Color: Gray Brand #: Sika Corp. 106403 UPC: 033886000475 Keywords: construction adhesive flexible polyurethane pl premium

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10oz Anchor Fix 2 112718 $19.39 10oz anchor fix 2 Sika AnchorFix-2 is a fast curing, high performance anchoring adhesive It has passed all the ETA requirements and is now ETA approved Anchor Fix-2 addresses the regulated anchoring market for damp concrete and for structural applications with high loads It can be used for anchoring rebars, reinforcing steel, threaded rods, bolts and special fastening systems in concrete, solid rock, and solid masonry Fast curing Can be used with a standard extrusion gun Styrene-free and low odor Nonsag Brand #: Sika Corp. 112718 UPC: 033886001472 Keywords: anchor fix 2 adhesive epoxy fast curing

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Tan Sflx Cons Sealant 107840 $4.36 10 tan sflx cons sealant Commercial grade, polyurethane construction sealant for sealing cracks, construction joints, doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, sills, thresholds, basements, vents, skylights, wall penetrations, and precast panels Superior adhesion to most common building materials including concrete, wood, brick, aluminun steel, glass, tile, marble, stone, and etched PVC Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Will not harden or shrink Paintable, sandable, and stainable after cure Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner to other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge Capital tan Brand #: Sika Corp. 107840 UPC: 033886000338 Keywords: masonry sealant caulk construction commer grade polyurethane concrt&masonry concrete & masnry sealnt

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Wh Skflx Cons Sealant 90618 $4.36 10 wh skflx cons sealant Commercial grade, polyurethane construction sealant for sealing cracks, construction joints, doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, sills, thresholds, basements, vents, skylights, wall penetrations, and precast panels Superior adhesion to most common building materials including concrete, wood, brick, aluminun steel, glass, tile, marble, stone, and etched PVC Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Will not harden or shrink Paintable, sandable, and stainable after cure Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner to other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge White Brand #: Sika Corp. 90618 UPC: 033886000413 Keywords: masonry sealant caulk construction commer grade polyurethane concrt&masonry concrete & masnry sealnt

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Brz Sflx Cons Sealant 90958 $4.36 10 brz sflx cons sealant Commercial grade, polyurethane construction sealant for sealing cracks, construction joints, doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, sills, thresholds, basements, vents, skylights, wall penetrations, and precast panels Superior adhesion to most common building materials including concrete, wood, brick, aluminun steel, glass, tile, marble, stone, and etched PVC Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Will not harden or shrink Paintable, sandable, and stainable after cure Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner to other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge Dark bronze Brand #: Sika Corp. 90958 UPC: 033886000376 Keywords: masonry sealant caulk construction commer grade polyurethane concrt&masonry concrete & masnry sealnt

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Lms Sflx Cons Sealant 90959 $4.36 10 lms sflx cons sealant Commercial grade, polyurethane construction sealant for sealing cracks, construction joints, doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, sills, thresholds, basements, vents, skylights, wall penetrations, and precast panels Superior adhesion to most common building materials including concrete, wood, brick, aluminun steel, glass, tile, marble, stone, and etched PVC Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Will not harden or shrink Paintable, sandable, and stainable after cure Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner to other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge Limestone Brand #: Sika Corp. 90959 UPC: 033886000390 Keywords: masonry sealant caulk construction commer grade polyurethane concrt&masonry concrete & masnry sealnt

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 29 Gr Slf Level Sealant 106711 $12.18 29 gr slf level sealant Fast curing, self-leveling polyurethane sealant used to seal horizontal expansion joints in concrete, masonry, and cementitious slabs such as: Driveways, garages, sidewalks, balconies, pavements, terraces, warehouses, factories, plazas, and civil structures Excellent adhesion, bonds to most construction materials without the use of a primer Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Joint depth not to exceed 1/2? or use foam backer rod to control joint depth Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type 1, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade P, and Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead 29 oz. cartridge yields 70 linear ft. at a 1/4 ? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner or other approved solvent 29 oz. cartridge, gray Brand #: Sika Corp. 106711 UPC: 033886000451 Keywords: crack sealant polyurethane concrete self leveling expansion joint concrte sealnt filler masonry polyurthne level fast curing urethane

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 29 Ss Slf Level Sealant 107748 $12.18 29 ss slf level sealant Fast curing, self-leveling polyurethane sealant used to seal horizontal expansion joints in concrete, masonry, and cementitious slabs such as: Driveways, garages, sidewalks, balconies, pavements, terraces, warehouses, factories, plazas, and civil structures Excellent adhesion, bonds to most construction materials without the use of a primer Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Joint depth not to exceed 1/2? or use foam backer rod to control joint depth Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type 1, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade P, and Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead 29 oz. cartridge yields 70 linear ft. at a 1/4 ? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner or other approved solvent 29 oz. cartridge, sandstone Brand #: Sika Corp. 107748 UPC: 033886001014 Keywords: crack sealant polyurethane concrete self leveling expansion joint concrte sealnt filler masonry polyurthne level fast curing urethane

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Gr Slf Level Sealant 91065 $6.29 10 gr slf level sealant Fast curing, self-leveling polyurethane sealant used to seal horizontal expansion joints in concrete, masonry, and cementitious slabs such as: Driveways, garages, sidewalks, balconies, pavements, terraces, warehouses, factories, plazas, and civil structures Excellent adhesion, bonds to most construction materials without the use of a primer Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Joint depth not to exceed 1/2? or use foam backer rod to control joint depth Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type 1, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade P, and Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead 29 oz. cartridge yields 70 linear ft. at a 1/4 ? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner or other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge, gray Brand #: Sika Corp. 91065 UPC: 033886000437 Keywords: crack sealant polyurethane concrete self leveling expansion joint concrte sealnt filler masonry polyurthne level fast curing urethane

Sika Corp. Sika Corp. 10 Al G Sflx Cns Sealant 90629 $4.36 10 al g sflx cns sealant Commercial grade, polyurethane construction sealant for sealing cracks, construction joints, doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, sills, thresholds, basements, vents, skylights, wall penetrations, and precast panels Superior adhesion to most common building materials including concrete, wood, brick, aluminun steel, glass, tile, marble, stone, and etched PVC Seals out radon gas Permanently elastic, cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional resistance to cutting, tearing, aging, and weathering Will not harden or shrink Paintable, sandable, and stainable after cure Meets or exceeds Federal specifications TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A; ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 (1) 10.1 oz. cartridge yields 24 linear ft. of adhesive in a 1/4? bead Fresh adhesive clean up immediately Old adhesive clean up with paint thinner to other approved solvent 10.1 oz. cartridge Aluminum gray Brand #: Sika Corp. 90629 UPC: 033886000291 Keywords: masonry sealant caulk construction commer grade polyurethane concrt&masonry concrete & masnry sealnt

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