Tired of getting chips and cracks?
Rock Chip Prevention Treatment
Windshield damage is easier to prevent than you might think. Guardian Windshield Repair is the Bay Area expert in permanently protecting your glass. Once we repair your damage, it makes sense to have us chemically treat the glass to make it harder, stronger, and safer. Our treatments are backed by a lifetime warranty through Guardian, ensuring long-lasting protection and peace of mind.
After
Before
Topical Windshield Coating
A Windshield Coating is a chemical applied topically to the glass surface, designed to be hydrophobic (promoting water-shedding) and facilitate easier removal of bugs and other surface contaminants. There are two primary types of Windshield Coatings: silicones and ceramics.
Silicone Coatings:
Silicone windshield coatings like RainX provide quick and easy water repellency to glass surfaces. However, they do not address the irregularities of the windshield and wear off quickly, typically within days or weeks. These coatings are affordable, DIY-friendly, and offer immediate benefits.
Ceramic Coatings:
Ceramic coatings are solvent-based resins applied topically to glass surfaces for durability, lasting over a year depending on conditions. They do not address glass irregularities and require careful application due to a curing period of up to 24 hours. Originally designed for metal and paint protection, they can cause visual distortion if not applied correctly on glass.
Windshield Treatment
A glass treatment reacts with the silica in glass to form a covalent (permanent) bond, integrating into the windshield. This chemical reaction fills microscopic voids, smoothing out the glass's surface irregularities, as shown in the accompanying illustration.
The smoother surface enhances water repellency, facilitates easier removal of snow, ice, bugs, bird droppings, and other contaminants, significantly reduces nighttime glare, improves optical clarity, and boosts resistance against chips and cracks.
While a glass treatment provides water repellency, it is not hydrophobic like a glass coating, so water beads rather than sheets and runs off. Applying a windshield treatment requires optimal conditions, thorough glass decontamination, precise preparation, and application techniques for effective results.
The SaveMyWindshiel.com Difference
Windshield Treatment + Coating
Windshield Treatment + Coating
Our Glass Treatment has been specially formulated to bond a glass treatment and coating together, creating the strongest treatment available. After applying the Glass Treatment base coat, we then apply the Glass Coating directly on top. This fusion results in an ultra-hydrophobic surface that effectively protects and seals the glass. The final step in the process is the application of a spray-on activator layer that binds all three layers together.
Benefits
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One-time, professional application
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Replacement reimbursement
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Completely clear
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Does not chip
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Does not crack
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Does not change color
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Does not peel
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Lifetime guarantee
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​Scratch-resistant
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Chip resistant
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Sheds water
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Protects against oil/grease build-up
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Reduces glare
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Reduces the need for wipers
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Prevents hard water stains
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Makes driving in the rain and snow much safer
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Makes glass much easier to keep clean
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Enhances reflections
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Free glass polishing
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Hard water stain removal
SaveMyWindshield.com's glass treatment strengthens windshields by forming a protective layer that distributes impact forces, reducing the likelihood of cracks and chips. The treatment fills microscopic imperfections in the glass, enhancing durability, minimizing glare, and improving visibility, especially in rainy conditions. This advanced chemical bonding also makes the glass more hydrophobic, leading to safer, clearer driving.
The Process
Step 2 - Protective Layer
The first layer is the protective layer, applied by hand and buffed into the glass. This layer is designed to redirect the force of an impact, spreading it over a larger area. This helps prevent rocks and small debris from reaching the critical depth of 21%, which is the breaking point of the glass.​
Step 1 - Glass Prep
Machine polishing and decontamination open the pores and ensure the treatment bonds directly to the glass surface. This process removes all oil, grease, and dirt, making the glass as clean as possible.
​Step 3 - Hydrophobic Layer
The second layer is the hydrophobic layer, which bonds to the first layer and provides the glass with a slicker surface. By reducing surface friction, this layer allows rocks and small debris to slide off the glass more easily. This not only helps in maintaining the clarity and cleanliness of the windshield but also further prevents potential damage from small impacts by ensuring debris doesn't linger or cause additional wear.
Step 4 - Activation
The third layer is sprayed on and buffed into the glass. This final layer binds all three layers together and instantly activates their bond. Once buffed into the glass, all three layers cure instantly, allowing the vehicle to be driven immediately.
