Every year hundreds of people get in a car accident, which causes them to get their car’s windshield
replaced. Getting a windshield replaced is a hectic task and is not easy as it seems. However,
maintaining and caring for your new windshield isn’t.
If you are someone who has just got their windshield replaced, and do not know what you should do
after this, then you have to come to the right place. Below are some of the steps that you should
follow after getting your car’s windshield replaced.

Steps to follow after getting your windshield replaced:
The most effective steps that you should follow after getting your windshield replaced are specified
below.

*Stay in the shop and review your new windshield.
You might be excited to rush out of the replacement shop after getting your new windshield installed,
but we recommend holding your horses, stay in the shop for a while, and investigate the installed
windshield.
Sometimes the installation process is not up to the mark. If you see any visible bubbles and gaps
between the frame and the glass, then tell this to the technician that installed the glass. Checking that
whether your windshield is correctly installed or not is crucial as it saves you from future problems.

*Don’t drive immediately.
As the windshield is installed using urethane, it requires a certain amount of time for the windshield to
completely settle in. Hence, driving your car immediately after the replacement can damage your
windshield.
Most technicians and we recommend you to drive your car after one hour after getting your windscreen
replaced.

*Don’t cover your car with anything.
As a new windshield takes two to three days to completely settle in within the window frame, make sure
you don’t put any exterior things on your windshield by covering your car with cover and shades for at
least 24-48 hours. Things like these can stick onto your windshield, which can damage it.
Make sure to keep your car clean from any heavy dust, and debris as this can also ruin your freshly
installed windshield.

*Don’t slam the doors.
Although slamming your car’s doors isn’t recommended at all, you must not do it within 24 hours of
getting your windshield replaced. Slamming the doors puts stress on the body of your car, which can
damage your windshield a cause it to fall off.

*Open the window
Opening the window of your for about a few centimeters will allow you to remove the build-up stress
from your car. It will help your windshield to remain leak-free in the long run.

Technicians recommend this within 24-48 hours of getting your windshield replaced.

*Avoid washing your car.
After getting your windshield replaced, make sure that you don’t wash your car for at least 2-3 days,
particularly high-pressure wash. Both ordinary washes and high-pressure washes can damage the
molding. As it takes 3 days for the windshield to settle against the molding, this can cause the
windshield to fall off and be leaky.

Don’t take off the preservative tape.
Technicians put a preservative tape after they install the new windshield. This tape holds the molding
and preserves the installation in the right place. Make sure you don’t remove this tape for 2 days after
getting your windshield replaced.

**Conclusion
The above-specified are some of the tips that you should follow to preserve the installation of your
newly installed windshield