This article explores the science behind shatter-resistant windshield glass, covering materials, processes, and modern technologies that improve vehicle safety.

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Check the importance of promptly addressing auto glass damage, assessing its severity, and understanding the risks of neglect. We cover temporary protection measures and the crucial decision between DIY and professional repairs, emphasizing the importance of meeting safety standards. Centennial Glass provides top-notch services to ensure your auto glass repairs uphold the highest safety measures, restoring your vehicle's integrity and your peace of mind on the road.

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Discover the future of auto glass, focusing on groundbreaking innovations such as smart windshields, advanced tinting for UV protection, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and the use of superior materials like Gorilla Glass. We discuss how these advancements contribute to enhanced vehicle safety, comfort, and environmental sustainability. Centennial Glass is highlighted for its role in adopting these technologies to provide top-notch auto glass repair and replacement services, ensuring clients benefit from the latest in auto glass innovation.

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When your car’s windshield has chips and dings, or cracks, or more extensive damage, you’ve likely wondered how to tell if the repair potentials you’ve seen advertised might apply or if you need a full windshield replacement. The reason the concept seems so befuddling is there really is no clear and easy answer. Whether or not a crack can be repaired depends on the size and how soon the issue is addressed.

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Your vehicle is exposed to harmful UV rays that can damage everything from your dashboard to your upholstery, making it important limit UV exposure. Fortunately, tinted windows can blunt the sun’s rays saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repairs, not to mention helping you avoid costly accidents by keeping the sun out of your eyes. These are just a few of the benefits of tinted windows.

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Do you clean your windshield when you fuel up your car or truck? Check out what you should know about using gas station squeegees to clean your auto glass.

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A cracked, shattered, or missing side mirror may not seem like a big deal, but that assumption can put your safety at risk. At Centennial Glass, we always stress the importance of having fully intact auto glass, regardless of whether it’s a windshield, a rear window, passenger windows, or side mirrors. If you’ve got a broken side mirror, here are 3 important reasons you need to seek out immediate auto glass replacement.

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While it is not very common, the glass on your sunroof can shatter when you are involved in an automobile accident or if a piece of road debris, such as a rock, hits your sunroof. If your sunroof has a crack or has shattered, Centennial Glass can replace the sunroof. Here are the steps that are followed by an auto glass shop when completing a sunroof repair.

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Bad windshield wipers are more than an inconvenience. They can also create hazardous driving conditions. This is especially true while driving in the rain or at night. Streaks across the glass can block your view and make it difficult to see turns, road signs, or oncoming traffic. If you think that your windshield is scratched, then below are some simple steps that you can take to have the windshield repaired or replaced.

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When a rock hits your windshield, a crack or chip gets left behind. It is recommended that you get this crack or chip filled in as soon as possible to help prevent your windshield from cracking further. Resin is injected into the crack or chip, strengthening the area. However, depending on the size of the crack and the conditions your car is exposed to, this crack or chip may occasionally still spread, even when filled. This may leave you with many questions. Here are a few of the questions you may have about your windshield chip that has been filled, yet is continuing to grow.

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