When Does Auto Quarter Glass Replacement Become a Necessity for Your Dinged-Up Automobile?

When Does Auto Quarter Glass Replacement Become a Necessity for Your Dinged-Up Automobile?

Ideally, as soon as you notice a minuscule crack or chip in your vehicle’s glass, that’s the time you call Joe’s Glass Co. to schedule a repair. We specialize in auto quarter glass replacement and other kinds of auto glass repairs and replacements, so it’s a simple process for us. However, the sooner you get in for a repair or replacement, the less expensive and time-consuming the process will be. It could’ve been from an accident like a wreck, or you may not have noticed what happened to cause a chip or crack. Regardless of how it happened, getting it fixed sooner will prevent the spread or full shatter of your auto quarter glass.

Quarter glass is a term used to describe the smaller component of a split side window on older vehicles. Because many of those vehicles are still in good shape and in circulation, we at Joe’s Glass Co. keep abreast of the best ways to repair or replace the auto glass quarter panels. Typically, the job takes less than two hours, and repairs are more common than full replacements. However, in the worst cases, the quarter glass split to the point of affecting the main part of the side window, resulting in a complete replacement of the side window – quarter glass and all.

Will Quarter Panel Glass Cracks Fully Shatter if Left Unattended?

Over time, small cracks or chips in your auto glass will worsen due to wind pressure. As you drive, the pressure from the air outside presses onto your glass. You may not notice at first, but the chips and cracks will begin to spiderweb in increments until one crack becomes dozens. If left untreated, the cracks will weaken the strength of your auto glass, putting the glass at risk of a complete shatter.

You can learn more about auto quarter glass replacement with Joe’s Glass Co. by calling (425) 272-9460.