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How to Care for a Newly Replaced Windshield

One of the main concerns when replacing a windshield is how to take care of it. Once your windshield is installed, the auto shop technician should provide you specific care instructions that you must follow to ensure a successful installation. 

A windshield replacement is usually done in 30 to 60 minutes. However, it’s not recommended that you drive your vehicle immediately. In this post, we will share some recommendations to follow after a windshield replacement is done. 

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Some Recommendations to follow after a windshield replacement

Don’t remove the tape. Retention tape helps you fix the positioning of the moldings and keeps the glass in place while it’s curing. We recommend you do not remove it for at least 24 – 48 hours.  

Keep one of your windows open. It is recommended to leave a ¼ inch window gap at all times to prevent any leaks or cracks. Air pressure buildup in a car may threaten the integrity of the glass. 

Do not wash your car. Avoid washing your car for at least 3 days because the moldings may need more time to get fixed into place.

Do not slam doors. With a brand-new windshield, you need to avoid any unnecessary pressure changes. Try closing car doors gently and avoiding bumpy roads and potholes during your commute for the first several days after installation of your new windshield.

Wait to drive your car. We recommend waiting to drive the car for at least one hour following installation. The technicians who install the new windshield should remind you of the time frame after the work has been completed.

 

Windshield care knowledge is important post-installation. You need to take care of it to minimize any further damage to your pocket. 

If your vehicle’s windshield or windows are in need of repair or replacement, call Y&L  Auto Glass at (833) 954 5277.  Contact us for more information – we’ll be glad to hear from you!

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COVID-19 Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Keeping our people and our customers safe

As a people-first company, the health and safety of our associates and customers is always top of mind. Like many of you, we have been closely following the news and navigating these uncharted waters since first learning of the COVID-19 outbreak.

We want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to ensure that our customers and our people remain safe and healthy. We are closely following guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent the spread of the virus.

Here are just a few of the tactics we are taking to protect our customers and associates:

  • We’ve increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing our technicians’ vehicles, our shops and our office locations.
  • We are providing access to sanitizing wipes and alcohol gel wherever possible.
  • Technicians are greeting customers from a social distance with a smile instead of a handshake.
  • As always, we encourage our associates to wash their hands frequently, refrain from touching their faces and to stay home if they aren’t feeling well.
  • If associates have recently traveled to a high-risk area of the world or been exposed to someone who has, we are asking them to self-quarantine for 14 days, as recommended by the CDC.
  • We have instituted strict international and domestic travel policies and postponed large in-person meetings.
  • We continue to update our associates across the country on procedures to help stop the spread of germs.

We know that many of you need service or have already scheduled an appointment with us. If you need our help or need to make changes, we are happy to provide assistance. You Can schedule your appointment or change your appointment on YLAUTOGLASS.COM

We will continue to monitor the situation closely to keep you and our associates safe.

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