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How to fix scratches in auto glass in 8 easy steps - 5 Star Auto Glass Calgary

Calgary auto glass replacement and repair is a common service due to so many rock chips from the Alberta roads in the winter. Having a little scratch on your windshield or car window might seem like an easy fix, but depending on the depth of the scratch and what kind

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Ways to care for a newly replaced windshield - 5 Star Auto Glass Calgary

With the number of miles an RV normally sees, it’s no wonder the windshield wears out. You will likely need a repair or a replacement sometime over the vehicle’s lifespan – just know that after you get your RV windshield replaced or repaired, it is important to wait until the

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Autoglass replacement Calgary

It’s not something we want to think about while on a road trip, but it’s something that can and does happen while driving on the open highway – a cracked windshield. Our vehicle’s windshield is one of the top safety components of a vehicle, which becomes especially heightened when you’re

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You’re driving down the highway when a rock comes flying out of nowhere and bounces off your windshield, leaving behind an unsightly chip. Unfortunately, this scenario is quite common on Calgary roads. When it does happen, you’re left with a few options – ignore the damage, head to the nearest

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Windshield Cracks

Windshield cracks and rock chips in Alberta are a real thing and if you don’t get a little rock chip fixed as soon as possible, it can turn into a big crack that takes up your entire windshield. Because it’s so common in Calgary, mobile windshield replacement and rock chip

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Windshield Manufacturing

In 1886 when cars were invented, there was not such a thing as windshields and people would drive around wearing goggles to handle the elements. Eventually, people got smarter and things changed. The relentless pursuit to always improve the auto industry started. This happens when companies have competition. Windshields eventually

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Windshield Chips

Most windshield chips and cracks can be fixed, but it all depends on the size, type of windshield crack repair, depth, and location of the damage. Additionally, if you’ve waited too long to fix a crack or chip, it may have spread and become irreparable to the point you’ll need

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Factors that can damage car’s sunroof

With the push of a button, a sunroof makes your vehicle feel more spacious and luxurious. Having a sunroof open on those really beautiful days can make your driving experience that much more enjoyable.
Sunroofs have been growing in popularity over the past few years with most vehicles coming in

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DIY windshield chip repair vs Professional windshield chip repair

If you are preparing your car for sale or simply restoring it to like-new condition, there are plenty of DIY repairs you can do. You can restore your headlights, buff out scratches in the paint, and do a detailed clean.
When it comes to windshield chip repair, there are a

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Rock chip repair Calgary

A car’s windshield typically consists of two sheets of curved safety glass with a plastic layer laminated in-between. It’s designed to withstand heavy forces, including weather fluctuations.
When a windshield is damaged, the chip or crack penetrates the outer layer of the windshield. A windshield chip cannot cause your vehicle

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