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1. How to Maintain Your Windshield

2. I remember when a rock flew off of a semi
truck and damaged my windshield.

3. I was shocked and mad since I only had my
vehicle for about a week.

4. Luckily for the semi truck had signs that said
not responsible for damage from falling
objects.

5. So, it would have been pointless to call the
company demanding for payment.

6. However, with my insurance I had coverage
for the windshield repair, so I didn’t have to
let go of a bunch of money to fix my
windshield.

7. From that point on though I had become a very
good at maintaining my windshield, and now I
would like to discuss some tips, so that anyone
who ever gets a crack or some kind of damage to
their windscreen will know what to do.

8. Things To Avoid While Maintaining Your
Windshield

9. On the other hand here are some tips to
what a driver should do if there is damage to
their windscreen.

10. The first is to inspect the ding, but
remember not to touch it.

11. If the ding is shaped as a deep circle, small
star with points spreading out, or a cone
shape have the damage fixed immediately.

12. Without proper maintenance these dings
can turn into a cracked windscreen.

13. Ways To Maintain Your Windshield

14. If there is ever any damage to your
windshield there are some things that you
definitely want to avoid.

15. By engaging in these activities you could
increase the chance of adding further
damage to the windshield which could have
safety risks for you, your passengers, and
other drivers.

16. The first activity to avoid when it comes to
your windshield is touching the ding or
attempting to repair it yourself.

17. By touching or trying to repair the glass
without proper training or equipment you
could cause further damage which could
increase the amount of money you may have
to spend to fix or replace the windscreen.

18. The next thing to do is to avoid washing the
windscreen either by hand or by taking your
vehicle to a car wash.

19. Soap and water can contaminate the glass,
and the high-pressure could cause the ding
to expand.

20. Another Thing To Keep In Mind While
Maintaining Your Windshield

21. Another tip for windshield maintenance
when there is a ding is to place a clear piece
of tape over the ding.

22. This will not fix the ding, but it will prevent
further contamination.