Glass Care Tips & Tricks

Keep your windshield clear, strong, and chip-free year-round

Cleaning Done Right

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Use ammonia-free glass spray



Ammonia degrades tint & rainy-sensor gel.

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Two-towel method



First towel lifts dirt, second polishes = zero streaks.

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Lets you see which side a streak is on.

Crack-Prevention Tips

  • Three-second rule: stay at least 3 seconds behind gravel trucks—triple that on dirt roads.
  • Avoid shade-to-sun blasts: rapid 40 °F swings stress the glass; crack windows ¼″ when parked.
  • Keep wipers fresh: swap blades every 6 months; frayed rubber drags grit that scratches.
  • Tire pressure counts: under-inflated tires throw more rocks; keep PSI at automaker spec.

Summer & Winter Glass Care

90 °F to 30 °F swings are normal in Arizona. Park nose-out of the sun so the shaded dashboard cools the glass evenly, and never defrost on “High” before you’ve scraped ice.

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After-Service Dos & Don’ts

Do

  • Leave blue tape on for 1 hour.
  • Crack windows ¼″ for 24 h.
  • Hand-wash only for 48 h.


Don't

  • Slam doors.
  • Use ammonia cleaners.
  • Power-wash moldings before 1 week.

What Happens During Mobile Service?

  1. Tech texts ETA
  2. Tech arrives & sets up job site.
  3. Old glass is removed
  4. Pinch-weld is cleaned + primered.
  5. New glass installed with 1-hour cure urethane (OEM-spec).
  6. ADAS calibration & post-scan (if applicable).
  7. Drive-away time: 90 min or less.

Recommended Products

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Invisible Glass Aerosol



Ammonia-free, lint-free finish.



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Bosch ICON blades



Beam design hugs curved glass, lasts 40 % longer.

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3 M Blue Painter’s Tape



Residue-free for post-install support.



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Rain-X 2-in-1 Washer Fluid

Adds hydrophobic layer between pro Rain-X treatments.

FAQs

  • How often should I clay-bar my windshield?

    Twice a year—removes embedded sap & road film the sprayer can’t lift.

  • Is ceramic coating worth it on glass?

    Yes—professional SiO₂ coatings last 12–18 months and repel chips ~10 %.

  • Can small pits be polished out?

    Light pitting can be lightly cerium-polished; deep sand-pits need replacement.

  • Do DIY chip-repair kits work?

    They help temporarily but lack vacuum seal.