Dose Mosture affect the repair quality of the repair

Moisture definitely impacts the quality of the repair. For Rock chip repair or crack repair. The repair needs to be dry at least 2 to 3 hours prior to a rock chip repair, depending on temps. The colder the temp, the longer it needs. A hot day after some rain could be little as an hour.

For crack repair, it may take a little longer, like 3-4 hours before the crack is dry enough.

What can I do to keep it dry leading up to a windshield repair appointment?

Few Options

• Keep in a covered area like a garage or a carport

• Rock chips, you can put a piece of packaging tape over it.

• Tape a plastic bag or a piece of plastic over it with clear packaging tape all sealing all the edges and put some paper towel inside over the repair to keep the condensation from getting in the rock chip repair.

• Cracks?

• Tape a plastic bag or a piece of plastic over it with clear packaging tape all sealing all the edges and put some paper towel inside over the repair to keep the condensation from getting in the crack repair.

• Keep in a covered area like a garage or a carport for keeping the repair dry for best results.

Do Rock Chip Claims Impact My Insurance Rates? Insurance Agency Weighs In.

 

We’ve all seen the tents around claiming, “Free rock chip repair!” but clearly there is a hidden cost somewhere. Sure, the insurance companies will pay the people at the tent to inject an epoxy into the chip in hopes that it doesn’t run and turn into a non-repairable crack. After all the insurance company clearly sees that 50.00 is better than the $250 to have the windshield replaced.

So the question is: Can a rock chip claim impact my insurance rates? The short answer is typically no, but it is possible.

Depending on your insurance company, you may upset a delicate balance of claims loss. Most insurance companies use rating factors in their algorithms such as zip code and certainly previous losses. Some insurance companies claim that people who turn in multiple glass claims have an overall higher loss rate and cost them more money in future claims. Furthermore, it depends on how many claims you have over a certain period of time. For instance, if you file a theft claim, then you have a rock chip claim the next week, this may flag your policy for filing too many insurance claims over a certain period of time generating a rate increase. This happens because when you stop at a rock chip repair tent or call a mobile repair company t that comes to your home, they will ask you for your policy number and turn in an insurance claim, so they can get paid (if you have comprehensive insurance).

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.  Or give us a call to schedule an appointment, at 385-219-9100