Saturday, March 19, 2011

DIY Saturday: How to Care for Your Car Windshield

The windshield is one of the biggest panels that you will find in your vehicle. It’s also one of the most important, given the function that the said component performs. It’s the windshield which allows you to see the road ahead of you clearly when you drive, and it also protects you from the elements (incoming air, debris, etc.) while you’re behind the steering wheel.

Because of its location and its composition, however, the windshield is prone to damage. The normal form of wear and tear that it encounters is dimming. This happens because of the great amount of elements that the windshield encounters on your daily drives. In the highways, dirt and dust particles attach to the windshield surface. When you park under the shade of a tree, bird poop or tree sap can also fall into your windshield’s surface. And when these are neglected, they harden and become more difficult to remove. More serious than these, road debris like stones are sometimes thrown into the windshield, creating dings.

However, other than visiting an auto repair shop to have your windshield cleaned or to fix a ding, there are actually some things that you can do yourself to maintain the said part in good shape. When it comes to keeping the windshield clear and free from dirt, all it needs is regular cleaning. You will find cleaners in the market that are good for several uses. There are also glass treatment solutions that you can use to maintain the good condition of the part. If you have a ding on your windshield, there are repair kits that are designed to restore the windshield with ease. Many of these are formulated very simply and can be used without any complication involved.

With simple skills and with the use of the mentioned treatment solutions, it’s possible to keep your car windshield in good condition without having to go to auto repair shops.

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