At Ralarsa, we believe our work does not end when the vehicle leaves the windshield repair workshop — it goes further. To ensure you can enjoy the results after glass repair for as long as possible, and at the same time your driving experience, we bring you today’s article.
Below you will find a list of useful tips you can apply to correctly take care of your car after windshield replacement. Remember, for any questions, you can contact us or visit any of our centres. We look forward to seeing you!
First hours: the key
If it has not been possible to repair a windshield chip, the solution will be to fully replace the broken glass. During the windshield replacement process, a special adhesive is used, which reaches maximum grip and strength after 48 hours. For this reason, the first hours are crucial for your new glass to adhere perfectly to the vehicle’s structure.
To achieve this, during these first 48 hours we advise you, as far as possible, not to drive on roads with many potholes or in poor condition to avoid vibration of the windshield. Similarly, try not to slam your vehicle’s doors, as this can create internal air currents that push against the glass.
Windshield replacement and first car wash
As mentioned in the previous point, it is advisable to avoid strong movements or vibrations on a newly replaced windshield, even if it is fully set when leaving the workshop. Still, washing the car in an automatic tunnel straight after glass repair can cause damage. The rollers and sponges along the wash tunnel can put too much pressure on the windshield.
On the other hand, since the materials used in windshield repair are resistant to moisture so as not to interfere in the drying process, you can easily wash your vehicle with water, as long as it is not high-pressure.
Return to the workshop whenever needed
As soon as your windshield receives a small impact, visit your trusted workshop so we can repair the chip and avoid having to replace it again.
Ignoring a chip is the most common reason for needing a full glass replacement. Overlooking it can cause the small chip to grow into a crack across the glass when you least expect it, but you can avoid this by repairing the glass before the chip is larger than a two-euro coin. On our blog, you can find several tips on how to prevent a windshield chip from spreading, specifically by clicking on this article.
Follow an expert’s advice
At Ralarsa workshops, you will find specialists on hand should you need information on vehicle maintenance after windshield replacement. They know 100% the materials used and their properties, as well as the drying process from start to finish. Therefore, the technicians will always be able to recommend the repair process that best suits each type of damage.
Do you need to repair a windshield chip? Count on Ralarsa!
Whether you need to repair your car’s glass or replace it entirely, you can find a Ralarsa workshop near you among our more than 240 centres across the Peninsula.
Ralarsa is fully committed to sustainability. That is why, working under Cary Group guidelines, we are moving towards climate neutrality. For this reason, whenever possible we choose repair over replacement — to help both the environment and your wallet.
So don’t hesitate to visit your nearest Ralarsa centre, or request home service if you need it. Repairing your windshield quickly and comfortably, while also helping the environment and always relying on the best-quality material suppliers, is easy with Ralarsa. Count on us!
