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We strive to provide excellence as a local-family owned trusted auto glass shop by providing top tier service, safety, and workmanship.

What is the difference between OEM glass and Aftermarket glass?

  • Fit and Quality: OEM is guaranteed to be a perfect fit with identical optical clarity. Aftermarket glass must meet federal safety standards, but may have slight differences sometimes resulting in increased cabin noise or minor distortion.

  • Cost: Aftermarket is significantly cheaper, often 30-50% lower in cost. Insurances are more likely to cover the full cost of an aftermarket windshield than that of the pricier OEM auto glass.

  • Features: If your vehicle has advanced features like rain sensors, heads-up displays, or cameras (ADAS), OEM is often recommended for better compatibility and easier calibration.

  • Resale Value: OEM glass can help maintain the vehicles original value.

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Types of Rock Chips
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Types of Windshield Rock Chips

  • Surface Chip: A small, shallow crater on the surface of the glass that does not penetrate deeply or have radiating cracks.

  • Bulls Eye Chip: A circular, cone-shaped damage with a central, dark impact point, resembling a target. These are often easy to repair.

  • Star Break: Characterized by multiple small, sharp cracks radiating outward from the central impact point, resembling a starburst. These have a high risk of spreading if not treated correctly.

  • Straight Line: A clean, straight line with a visible starting and ending point.

  • Half Moon (Partial Bullseye): Similar to a bullseye, but only in a semicircle or cresent shape is visible, rather than a full circle.

  • Angel Wings: An angular, winged-shaped chip that looks like a V or a bird in flight.

  • Star Burst: A central impact point with small, spiderweb-like cracks radiating outward. These chips, often caused by road debris, are highly susceptible to spreading into long cracks due to temperature changes or vibrations, making prompt repair.

  • Extended Ray on Bullseye: A mixture of a bullseye and star break, showing both a centeral crater and radiating legs. These require specialized repair techniques to fill all legs.

Windshield Recalibration

Windshield recalibration is the essential process of resetting cameras and sensors linked to a vehicle's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)-like lane-keeping assist and automatic braking following a windshield replacement. It ensures cameras properly interpret the road, with costs usually ranging from $150 to $1200. Failure to calibrate can lead to malfunctioning safety features.

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Key Aspects of Windshield Recalibration:

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  • When It's Needed: Madatory after a windshielld replacement, especially for vehicles with camerasmounted behind the glass. Other senarios inclue collision repair, front-end alignment, or if ADAS warning lights appear.

 

Types of calibration:

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  • Static: Performed in a shop using specialized  targets and equiptment to align cameras.

  • Dynamic: Involves driving the vehicle with a diagnostic tool connected to calibrate the systems.

  • Dual: A combination of both static and dynamic methods.

  • Importance: Ensures cameras, which can be misaligned by even a millimeter during replacement, see the road accurately.

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At 3 Kings Auto Glass LLC, we value the safety of our community and to eliminate any unexpected hassle without compromising quality, service, or trust.

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