Gorilla Glass Hybrid Windshield

Corning Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology is a light-weight innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. Inspired by advances in consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets, the three-layer hybrid window consists of Corning Gorilla Glass, thermoplastic and annealed glass applications. A Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield is thinner than traditional laminate glass, and will improve vehicle performance by reducing weight.

Avoid Using Auto Glass Companies That Offer You Unbelievable Deals

Auto glass companies paying you to do business with them seems too good to be true. Some glass companies will bill insurance companies with inflated charges for labor and parts, and by using cheap parts and inexperienced laborers, they can afford to give some money back to you. This causes everyone’s insurance rates to increase and benefits nobody but the glass company.

You should avoid using glass companies that offer you free steaks, dinners, instant cash back or other enticements to replace your windshield. Most often these companies pay inexperienced technicians below industry standard wages and require them to work 10 to 12 hours per day using the least expensive parts they can get away with.

Companies who pay you for windshield replacements are typically only worried about their high number of sales over a short period of time than they are about being there a year from now when you may need their help.

Many of these companies change names over the course of time in order to avoid warranty issues. This means you may end up paying the costs of repairs for poor workmanship and faulty parts. Some auto glass companies have even committed fraud by submitting false claims using consumer’s insurance information.

You should do business with safe and reputable companies like Pride Auto Glass. For Lifetime No-Leak Warranty windshield and auto glass replacement in the metro Phoenix west valley, call 623-594-4388!
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Safe Drive Away Time

Your windshield is classified as a safety device because it provides structural strength to your car body and supports the inflation and performance of passenger side airbags.  As important as the windshield quality is, so too is the quality and proper installation of the glass.

All repair work done to your car is regulated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to ensure  that  all  parts and their installation meet the performance requirements that contribute to your safety.  A Safe Drive Away Time defines the amount of time that your car is required to remain out of service until the auto-glass part installed can properly operate as a safety device.

Consumers should be aware that the focus of a Safe Drive Away Time is safety. By adhering to the auto glass adhesive manufacturer's Safe Drive Away Time calculations, FMVSS requirements are met and your car is safe to drive.

Pride Auto Glass adheres to all FMVSS standards and will ensure that your windshield or auto glass is always installed correctly! Call 623-594-4388 for our great auto glass service!
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Caring For a New Windshield Installation

After having a new windshield installed on your vehicle, there are some important steps you need to follow to ensure a perfect installation. 

The adhesive used to bond the windshield to the vehicle’s body needs at least one hour to set up to a tactile strength required by Automotive Safety Collision Standards.

No sunscreens, sun shades, dash mats, antennas, wiring or any other objects that could come in contact with the windshield adhesive should be placed on or around the dash for 48 hours. Do not wash your vehicle for at least 48 hours after a windshield install. No high pressure should be applied to the windshield areas until the adhesive has completely cured.

Special retention tape may be used to secure your windshield molding while the adhesive cures, and should remain on for 24 hours.  Replace your windshield wipers if they show signs of wear. The wipers of a vehicle should be in top condition. Any damage or tear in the wiper rubber can result in scratches in the windshield.

Call Pride Auto Glass at 623-594-4388 for all of your automotive glass needs in the metro Phoenix West Valley! http://www.prideautoglass.biz

The Myth of a Windshield “Factory Seal”

It is often said that you should not replace a windshield in your automobile as it will break the factory seal. You can find this advice all over the internet, and we all know everything on the internet is true, right? Wrong!

Windshields today are placed into a new vehicle by factory robots that do nothing more than follow coded computer instructions. There is no craftsmanship involved in this process. Automobile manufacturers will do anything they can to save money in the production process, including eliminating human skills, judgement and experience.

The myth of the flawlessness of a factory windshield seal is even more diminished by the unbelievable amount of factory recalls of new automobiles due to faulty manufacturing processes and the use of defective and inferior parts and materials.

If you hire a reputable auto glass replacement company like Pride Auto Glass, you will be assured of a correct and proper seal on your replacement windshield that is just as good or better than the factory seal, with a warranty against leaking.  Just like any other automobile repair, there is a right way and a wrong way to have it done. Pride Auto Glass does it right.

By hiring a skilled an experienced auto glass installer, a replacement windshield can be installed just as well as the original windshield was, and in some cases even better, with something a robot cannot provide – Pride in Workmanship.

Call Pride Auto Glass at 623-594-4388 for all of your auto glass repair and replacement needs in the metro Phoenix west valley!
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Auto Glass Quality Control

The best way to control the quality of an automobile windshield installation and be assured of a safe application is to hire a professional auto glass installer with good verifiable history.

Accountability is the foundation of a long-standing and reputable auto glass repair and replacement company. A company with experience and a good history is bound to their reputation by accountability.

Getting a “to-good-to-be-true” deal, an unbelievable warranty or cash money back on windshield replacement seems like a great opportunity until you have a problem with the installation. What if they want their money back? What if the installer won’t return your calls, or their phone is disconnected? Uh oh.

You will get the best quality and service from a reputable and experienced windshield and auto glass repair and replacement company because they are accountable for their workmanship. 

The technicians at Pride Auto Glass have been installing quality auto glass since 1998! Call 623-594-4388 for a free quote!

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Windshield Replacement Adhesives

There are many elements that go into the correct replacement of an automobile windshield. The main factors to a quality windshield replacement on your vehicle are a professional technician, the right glass, and the correct adhesive.

Urethane, a high-quality adhesive that holds up to 600 lbs. per square inch, is the material used to secure the vehicle’s windshield into place. Urethane provides flexibility for your windshield in normal driving, but more importantly, strength in bonding to the metal in case of a crash.

Urethane is the industry standard for windshield installation and will help to ensure your safety. Urethane adhesives create a bond that will stay strong and functional, from the hot and dry climates of Arizona to the cold and wet climates of the north and east.

Pride Auto Glass uses industry leading and manufacturer approved adhesives on every windshield we replace! Call Pride Auto Glass at 623-594-4388 for a free quote!

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