Windshield Maintenance Tips - compliments of PPG Industries

Add Windshield Check to Safety List in Spring; Car Owners Urged to Inspect Their Windshields When They Set Clocks for Daylight Savings Time This Spring...   SOURCE PPG Industries, Inc.

PITTSBURGH, March 2  -- The windshield is a critical component
of a car's safety system, but experts in the auto glass industry worry that car owners don't understand its importance.

In an effort to keep drivers and their families safe, the Certified Auto
Glass Technicians at PPG PROSTARS suggest car owners check their windshields on April 1, a day when they will set clocks forward for daylight-saving time and test their home smoke alarms.

"Semi-annual windshield inspections take only a few minutes, but they are an important part of assessing your car's safety," says Russ Corsi, manager of technical services, PPG Industries, Inc. "In an accident, the windshield helps support your car's roof so that cave-in potential is minimized, and allows your airbag to function properly."Corsi and the Certified Auto Glass Technicians at PPG PROSTARS offer the following windshield safety tips for spring:

►Keep your glass clean. Make sure you have enough washer fluid at all times. Keep extra fluid, de-icer, glass cleaner, and a squeegee or
cloth handy for when you need them. A clean windshield provides better vision for the driver. 

►Prevent scratching your windshield by replacing wiper blades at the
first sign of wear. Never run them over dry glass, because worn wipers
can damage the glass and impair vision.

►Apply a long-lasting rain repellent treatment to your windshield for
improved vision on rainy days.

►While cleaning your auto glass, also clean your headlights. Often car owners do not notice that dirty headlights can decrease night vision.

Any windshield damage should be fixed right away, especially if it
obscures your vision. That's why it's important to choose a professional auto glass shop that offers replacement glass made by an original equipment manufacturer such as PPG, LOF or Carlite. Auto glass needs to fit precisely in the window frame to perform its safety functions.

"Minor windshield damage that only affects the outer layer of the
laminated safety glass can be repaired before it spreads and requires
additional time and money to fix. Chips smaller than the size of a quarter and not in the driver's direct line of sight can be repaired in about 30 minutes," says Corsi.

If damage appears in the driver's line of vision, state law requires that
the windshield be replaced. Installation time depends on the adhesive used, weather conditions, and the thoroughness of the auto glass technician. Corsi advises car owners to ask glass shops for an estimate, including the amount of time the car needs to sit before its safe and legal to drive again.

One source for quality workmanship is PPG PROSTARS Certified Auto Glass Technicians. Their technicians have a minimum of three years' glass installation experience or National Glass Association (NGA) certification. They also have special certification from the manufacturers of adhesives used in windshield replacement.

PPG PROSTARS shops offer a national warranty and glass made by original equipment manufacturers. And they provide quality in-shop as well as convenient mobile service. To locate the PPG PROSTARS near you, call 1-800-PPG-7011 or visit http://www.ppgprostars.com.

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