When your windshield cracks or gets damaged in any manner, it's imperative that you get it fixed as soon as possible. Driving with a cracked windshield is not only illegal, it's unsafe! There are two ways you can get your windshield repaired: you can have it resin filled or have the windshield replaced entirely.

If you need to get your windshield fixed, the quickest and easiest solution is to have a mobile window repair specialist visit your home or office. If you live in Orange County, is your best choice for mobile repair. He has over 20 years experience in the field and he doesn't take any shortcuts when installing or repairing a windshield. Give him a call today and he'll give you an instant quote to repair your windshield.

Replacing your windshield is 12 step process:

1. Purchase a high-quality replacement windshield that conforms to current regulations (windshields must be laminated, and all other windows must be tempered).
2. Examine the surface area of the vehicle for existing scraches and or dents.
3. Remove the windshield wipers. This is a common shortcut that windshield installers make. They will leave the wipers connected. This can lead to unnecessary windshield damage and even potential damage to the wipers or their motors.
4. The hood of the car and interior dashboard should be covered with a protective blanket.
5. The next step requires the molding to be completely removed. This should be quick and easy.
6. Your professional windshield installer will need to remove the urethane from between the glass and the pinch weld using a knife. If your installer has a lot of experience, this should only take a few minutes. If your installer is new at replacing windshields, this might take an hour or longer.
7. The next step is to remove the windshield altogether. Your installer should take care not to damage your hood or the interior dash during the removal.
8. The urethane that sits on the pinch weld must be completely removed or at least reduced to a very thin layer. If rust is found on the pinch weld, it will be up to you and the installer to possibly repair it or at least clean it down to the bare metal.
9. The next step is to apply a new layer of urethane for the new windshield. This layer of urethane will be placed directly onto the pinch weld.
10. Your installer will install the new windshield. It's important that the installer not touch a clean window with his bare hands during the installation because the oil on your fingertips will prevent the urethane from bonding to the windshield.
11. Reinstall the molding.
12. Reinstall the wiper blades.

As you can see, there is definitely a process to removing and installing a new windshield. Professional installers will not take shortcuts when replacing your windshield. Shortcuts can not only lead to unnecessary damage to your windshield or your car, but can be extremely dangerous should you have an auto accident and your windshield was not properly installed (could lead to serious injury or even a fatality).

If you have a star or a bullet, resin fill should do the trick. But if you have a crack of any sort, it's highly recommended that you replace the window altogether. Resin fill is not 100% reliable when it comes to a crack because the crack can still spread even after a resin fill.

If you're still unsure whether to go with resin fill or complete window replacement,