Windscreens are one of the top priorities of car owners when it comes to maintenance. Taking good care of your windscreen doesn’t only make your car look excellent, it helps you to drive safely as well. In times of impact, windscreens prevent the roof of your cars from caving in on every passenger inside. Also, they secure the airbag system to protect you from impact.
Now that i have highlighted some of the importance of windscreen, you wouldn’t want to compromise safety due to improper maintenance. Below are a list of tips to consider in order to properly maintain your windshields:

1. If you notice cracks or chips in your glass, have it repaired immediately. Trash, pebbles/stones and sand particles can fracture the glass and cause dings which, if left unattended, can turn into bigger cracks. Regular windshield check-up is even advisable. Some car owners with cracked windscreen can hardly tell when they acquired a crack because they don't perform regular checks.

2. Avoid slamming of doors. Slamming of doors causes intense vibrations to the windscreens. Also, those little dings on your windshields can spread every time vibration builds up when doors are slammed.

3. Avoid parking where your windshield can be directly hit by sunlight. Long exposure to direct sunlight shortens the life of your windshield. Also, those little cracks may get worse if there is a considerable temperature difference on either side of the windshield. So choose cool, shady places for parking. Avoid winding up when you have a crack, and the weather is hot. This can cause your crack to expand and extend.

4. For cleaning, avoid ammonia-containing glass cleaners. Ammonia-based cleaners are dangerous if inhaled and may destroy the tint. A weekly wipe of vinegar or alcohol is sufficient. Also, use microfiber or cotton towels. They are extraordinarily absorbent and do not leave streaks and dust behind after clean-up but a sparkling surface.

5. Don’t forget the wipers. A lot of scratch on the windscreens comes from sand particles and dirt from the wipers, so it is necessary that these should be checked and properly cleaned. Use a rag with a windshield fluid washer. Rub these along the blades to remove dust, sand particles and other contaminants.
6. Do not allow water on a hot windscreen or spray cold water, alcohol or any other liquid on a hot windscreen, the temperature of the water needs to be similar to the temperature of glass in order to avoid crack out because sudden temp changes causes expansion and greatly increases the chances of crack out.

Stick to these tips to keep your windscreen in good condition throughout the lifespan of your car. Remember, when it comes to windscreen maintenance, time is not your friend. As soon as you notice cracks, do not attempt to fix it yourself or else things will just get worse.

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