John's Auto Glass

The reason the windshield is so large and the rearview mirror is so small is because what’s happened in your past is not nearly as important as what’s in your future. Joel Osteen

A plate glass manufacturing strike was resolved in 1937. For the first time, safety glass was required for all new cars after this strike.

Windshield production saw several changes during the 1920s. Police Flyers, a variety of Lincoln sedans, were outfitted with bullet-proof windshields during this time. The glass and polycarbonate used to make these windows was nearly an inch thick!

When it comes to replacing your windshield, you have a choice of parts that are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an aftermarket manufacturer. If you are using your insurance, they may require OEM; if you are paying for it out of pocket, you can save money with an aftermarket product.

In the 1920s, windshields became more difficult to penetrate when they broke. Car structures were actually strengthened because of this property, as they didn’t fall apart as easily if they rolled over.

The vinyl layer between the glass on many vehicles serves a purpose more than just making the glass stronger. If you’re in an accident, that vinyl layer can help catch flying debris before it enters your car and injures you or your passengers.

Did you know that auto glass technicians need to wear gloves when installing or replacing a windshield or other glass? Otherwise, the grease from their hands can prevent the adhesives from bonding correctly.

J.H. Apjohn invented the first set of windshield wipers in 1903. It involved a pair of brushes that moved up and down. This allowed the driver to periodically stop the vehicle to clean the windshield.

Are you seeing flowers? As auto glass restoration and repair experts, we know nicks, chips, and cracks come in all sizes and shapes. If the damaged area is generally round, and the missing glass forms a petal-like pattern, then you have a flower chip.

A crack in your windshield can spread over time, potentially impairing vision and severely affecting the protection offered by the windshield.

Many restorers use a specially formulated clay resin that so thoroughly cleans glass, it can remove deeply embedded dirt and grime found in the microscopic pores found on the surface of all glass.

Our modern word window is derived from the Middle English word, "windoge," meaning "wind eye." The word first entered our language in the 13th century, when German and Venetian glassmakers perfected techniques for making the sheet glass used in windows.

So what does FMVSS stand for? This refers to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, which have set a number of standards regarding auto glass. FMVSS must be adhered to with every windshield installation.