AUTO GLASS REPAIR IN SAN DIEGO

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  Auto Glass is not all the same Know the difference. On a new car, every part comes from the original equipment manufacturer (the OEM), including the windshield. For windshield replacement, you have the option to select a replacement made by a company that manufactures OEM windshields or glass made from non-OEM manufacturers aftermarket Glass Both OEM and aftermarket glass must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, but — there are couple important OEM benefits: An OEM replacement windshield is produced from original equipment-style machine. This type of windshield will have the appearance of your car’s original windshield and will fit properly in the window opining making noise and leakage problems much less likely. Because of there close work with carmakers. OEM manufacturers have a greater knowledge of the engineering demands a car can place on the windshield and their replacement windshields are made using the same quality materials. Safety glass is used in all automobile glass. It is manufactured to reduce injury, if it breaks. There are two different types: laminated glass and tempered glass. Windshields are made from a lamination process. A windshield actually consists of two-piece of glass, bonded together by a vinyl inter-layer. This vinyl layer cushions your head during impact. If a windshield breaks during impact, the broken pieces will generally adhere to the plastic lining. Side and rear windows consist of tempered glass, by high temps. This results in the outside surfaces of the glass becoming harder than the center of glass and, therefore, is stronger than regular glass of the same thickness. Tempered glass will break-up into very small pieces, if broken. What is an OEM windshield, OEM Auto Glass or OEM Parts? First OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer.  Auto Glass Manufacturers (CARLITE, SEKURIT SAINT GOBAIN, Pilkington, PPG (or PGW now, MOPAR, CARLEX and FYG) and others are OEM glass manufacturers. You will always have the choice in deciding which window goes in your car.  It is recommended to be working with a reputable auto glass repair shop to ensure you are getting an auto glass windshield replacement that meets, and in most cases, beats NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and DOT (Department Of Transportation) standards.  

  Safety glass is used in all automobile glass. It is manufactured to reduce injury, if it breaks. There are two different types: laminated glass and tempered glass. Windshields are made from a lamination process. A windshield actually consists of two-piece of glass, bonded together by a vinyl inter-layer. This vinyl layer cushions your head during impact. If a windshield breaks during impact, the broken pieces will generally adhere to the plastic lining. Side and rear windows consist of tempered glass, by high temps. This results in the outside surfaces of the glass becoming harder than the center of glass and, therefore, is stronger than regular glass of the same thickness. Tempered glass will break-up into very small pieces when struck by an object strong enough to break the glass.