Cracked/shipped/heavily scratched windshields should always be repaired as soon as possible. Small chips and cracks are liable to soon grow larger, so it’s important to quickly fix them so you don’t have to replace your entire windshield. And if your windshield is significantly blemished, then your view of the road ahead will be significantly impeded, creating a serious safety hazard. At Magic Touch Paint and Body, our technicians provide top-quality auto glass repair in the greater Lewisville, TX area. Here are four kinds of windshield damage that should be promptly repaired.

Windshield Crack

When a windshield crack is more than five inches long, it usually means the windshield will have to be replaced. And if there are more than three windshield cracks of any size, then replacement will probably be needed. But if there are one or two cracks on your windshield that are smaller than five inches, you’ll want to repair them before they grow larger and require you to get a new windshield. Also, it’s worth remembering that, in the state of Texas, you can get a ticket if there’s a driver’s side window crack that impedes the line of sight. 

Star Chip

This type of rock chip has lines shooting outward from a central point of impact. This type of chip is particularly prone to expanding, so it should be quickly fixed. When a rock chip grows larger than a quarter, the windshield often has to be replaced.

Bullseye Break

The bullseye break is a rock chip with a central impact point that is surrounded by rings. This kind of rock chip can usually be fixed easily.

Half Bullseye Break

When an object hits the windshield at a sideways angle, a half bullseye break may occur. This type of rock chip can be a little more challenging to fix, but an expert technician should be able to handle it. 

Auto Glass Repair in Lewisville, TX

When you need auto glass repair in Lewisville and the surrounding area, contact Magic Touch Paint and Body at (469) 300-3489. At our nearby body shop, we can expertly address any of your vehicle’s cosmetic needs. Give us a call today to make an appointment! And feel free to use our easy online estimate tool!