You can be as careful as possible, and one day a pebble flies up and cracks your windshield. Now you need windshield glass replacement. Below are three tips that you can use after you have had windshield glass replacement to make sure that the replacement glass is able to do its job.

Open a Window

Air pressure often adds more stress to your glass’s seal while drying. That’s why it’s a good idea to leave a window open a minimum of an inch for at least 24 hours following installation of your new windshield.

Leave Retention Tape on

Some companies will put retention tape on so that the moldings or windshield stays in place. It isn’t attractive, but it’s a good idea to leave it there for the time that the shop tells you.

Don’t Use a Power Washer or Car Wash

You want the moldings to be completely set and make sure they’re protected from shifting or damage. So, you want to avoid using a pressure washer, an automatic car wash, or a power washer. If you really want to wash the vehicle less than 48 hours following the installation of the windshield, gently handwashing it is best.

These are three things that you want to make sure that you are doing after windshield glass replacement. It will help to make sure that your windshield glass is able to do its job and that it’s safe to use. otherwise, you may find that you have to start the process all over again.