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Rock Chips and Long Crack Windshield Repairs are our specialty. First Choice Windshield Repair only uses the highest-quality products and a tried and tested process to fix your rock chip. Rock chips or cracks tend to continue spreading until a repair has been performed. Dirt, grime and other contaminants will collect on the damaged surface and make it look less appealing. We offer all our Lake Forest customers a lifetime warranty and a guarantee of 100% satisfaction.

The chip can be caused by road debris or rocks. By injecting resin in the fracture, you can stop it from expanding. The resin is injected into the fracture to bond it together. Also, the visual clarity is improved. Spending less time and money by repairing your windshield instead of having it replaced will save you both time and energy. Give us a quick call to get a free repair quote. We can also provide same-day service.

It isn’t a new technique, but it wasn’t available for vehicle owners in the past. It was necessary to live with stone damage, or even replace the glass when it was small. Either way, the owner is in a bad situation. Due to the compactness of resins and injectors today, it is easy to repair a rock chip at your vehicle’s location (your workplace or home). With the combination of mobile service, quality materials and tools that are now available, repairing your windshield is a simple decision.

Great Lake Forest Windshield Repair & Mobile Auto Glass Rock Chip Fix

Be sure to check your windshield before you return the leased vehicle. You will likely be charged for a new windshield if you damage your windshield. We can fix the broken area for a small fee within 35-45 minutes. It will save you hundreds by not needing to buy a brand new windshield

We provide our customers with complete, honest and reliable information. We evaluate each client’s situation in order to understand their real needs. We will then present to our customer all of the options and recommend the best option. When our service isn’t the right option, we’ll tell you. We will work hard to earn our customer’s trust, and we won’t compromise our integrity just to get a sale. First Choice Windshield Repair offers quality auto glass and chip repair services in Lake Forest.

Windshield repairs are permanent and involve the removal of air from the broken glass, followed by the filling of it with curable liquid resin. The resin bonds to the glass break, which prevents it from spreading. It also improves the clarity. A repaired glass will only look like a minor spot or blemish. Depending on the severity of the break and the type of repair, some will be nearly invisible while others will only have a slight improvement. All of our repairs are performed using only materials of the highest quality. Repairing your windshield is safe, economical and effective. Most repairs are completed within 35-45 min.

Best Mobile Windshield Repair Procedures in Lake Forest CA

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First Choice Windshield Repair provides a mobile repair service. We come to your office or home. No need to go to the shop to have your windshield repaired.

In principle, windshield repair is a simple process. However, the actual work itself can at times be very difficult. Laminated glass can be a complex product. It never breaks in exactly the same way. You should know exactly who is going to repair your front windshield. Do they do a good job? What are the comments on the internet about the company as well as its people? The site was registered recently or has been online for a long time? What’s the warranty offered? Price is important, but it shouldn’t determine your decision. You should consider all these elements when you make your decision. Quality is as important as any other service or product.

First Choice Windshield Repair, a top-rated Lake Forest Auto Glass Repair Company in So Cal has been operating for more than 20 years. In our 20 years of business, we’ve found that many of our clients have little or no experience in the auto glass repair industry. They don’t know what qualities to look for when choosing an auto glass repair company. They will therefore choose the first auto glass repair company they find on the Internet, without doing any research into the reputation of the company or its pricing model. Call our friendly staff for assistance if you are in this situation. We will always take the time to address your problem or concern with your vehicle. We encourage our customers to compare service prices and keep them informed. Mobile service is included at no extra charge for our customers. If you choose to work with us, you won’t be charged any hidden fees or charges. Our technicians will perform at a high level on each service call. It is our goal to treat every vehicle like it’s our own.

To begin, call our knowledgeable staff to discuss any damage that has been done to the auto’s windshield. We will help you find the most cost-effective solution for your vehicle to restore it to safe driving conditions as quickly as possible. Our last priority is to not put our customer at risk of legal action by failing to follow all the California laws when we work on your vehicle. We offer one of the most comprehensive warranties in the auto glass industry. You will never have to worry about your auto glass after we’ve completed the work. Call our team with any questions you may have about our auto glass and windshield repair services. You’ll be surprised by how easy our team makes it to work with you. We look to take your phone call right away.

Lake Forest Rock Chip & Auto Glass Repair Facts

  • Chip repairs on your vehicle will strengthen and prevent further cracking of broken pieces, but as with all weak points it could still crack if subjected to stress.
  • When damage exceeds what a quarter can cover, the chances are greater that repair won’t be possible; we suggest getting it replaced as soon as possible.
  • Glass is inherently fragile and any additional pressure during repair could worsen its condition further. This is more likely to occur if the break is near to one of the edges, in which case we will stop repairs immediately if any further damage is observed.
  • Rock chips will become less noticeable following repair. While you might still be able to see their outline, some chip repairs look better than others; the sooner damage has been addressed after occurring and other factors like size of chip, amount of glass crushed upon impact and area affected all play a factor in whether or not a quality repair job can be accomplished.
  • Moisture will cause auto glass repair to fail, and on rainy days we are happy to perform repairs in a covered area, provided your car has not been driven in the rain; otherwise we simply reschedule.

Common Questions And Answers

Q. Do windshield repair kits work on long cracks?
A. Short answer: no. Long answer: HELL no. OK, probably not. The quality of the injectors and resins in these kits is average at best – not a deal breaker. Here’s the biggest issue: if the repair process you attempt is unsuccessful, neither us, nor any other windshield repair professional, can come in afterwards and fix the rock chip due to the impact point and a portion of the internal damage being plugged up with cured resin. Once it’s in there, it’s in there to stay. So, instead of saving $60 or so, now you’re buying a whole new windshield, many of which are over $1,000.

Q. When should you not use a windshield repair kit?
A. If I was king, the answer would be never. Since, I’m not, our estimation is DIY repair kits will work as promoted about 10-15% of the time. Quality of the tool and resin in these kits is main reason.

Q. Do glass repair kits really work?
A. Most of the time, the answer is no. Bullseye cracks with fairly large impact points & size of a quarter or less are the best candidates.

Q. How do you fix a cracked windshield with Permatex?
A. This is the brand name of one of the DIY repairs kits sold in auto parts stores. Bullseyes with large pits & size of a quarter or less are the best types of breaks to use these kits on.

Q. How does glass repair fluid work?
A. By fluid, we are assuming windshield resin. It goes into the breaks in liquid form. Once all cracks are filled, it’s cured with UV (ultra violet) light.

Q. How long does a windshield repair kit last?
A. Professional grade resin can have a shelf life of a couple of years if stored properly. The DIY kit resin? Your guess is as good as mine.

Q. Can you repair a large crack in a windshield?
A. Yes. Up to 14″ long. This is the current standard. And we have been doing so since the late 1990’s.

Q. Can you fill windshield cracks?
A. Yes. We have been performing this service for over 20 years. Plus, repairing maintains the original urethane seal and cost less. Sometimes ALOT less.

Q. How good are DIY windscreen repair kits?
A. Compared to doing nothing, they are good. Compared to the tools and resin used by professional windshield repair techs, they are marginal at best.

Q. How long does windshield resin take to set?
A. If it is cured by the sun, a couple of minutes. If cured by our powerful UV (ultra violet) light, 10-15 seconds.

Q. Does Solarez work at night?
A. Solarez is a product designed for use in collision repair shops for body work and is not applicable for auto glass repair.

Q. Will a black light cure windshield resin?
A. Yes. The black light will provide a stronger and faster resin cure than sunlight. Even more so if it’s cloudy.

Q. What can I use if I don’t have a UV light for resin?
A. Your best bet is to enlist the help of a rock chip repair specialist. If you absolutely have to do it yourself, cure the resin in direct sunlight, but not before damaged area is completely filled.

Auto Glass & Windshield Repair Benefits

  • Safely restores the structural strength of the windshield.
  • Windshield’s original factory urethane seal is preserved.
  • Blocks moisture entry into the glass’ plastic laminate layer.
  • Reduces the sun’s glare from the windshield’s damaged area.
  • Glass surfaces is smoothed out for best windshield wiper use.
  • Clarity of damaged area is almost completely restored.
  • A repair will save you up to 95% the cost of a new windshield.

Driving Directions From Lake Forest To First Choice Windshield Repair

Our office is located at 26040 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

  1. Head southwest on Lake Forest Dr toward Chinook Dr
  2. Turn left onto Jeronimo Rd
  3. Turn left onto Acero
  4. Turn right
  5. Turn right

Destination will be on the left.

Interesting Info About Lake Forest, CA

Lake Forest is a suburb located in Orange County, California. At the 2010 census, its population was 77,264.

Lake Forest was incorporated in December 1991. Prior to incorporation, the community had actually been called El Toro. Following a vote in 2000, Lake Forest expanded its city limits to include the master-planned communities of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. This growth brought new houses and commercial centers to the northeastern boundary of the city.

Lake Forest has 2 lakes from which the city gets its name. The lakes are manufactured, and condos and customized homes varying from big to little line their shores. Neighborhood associations manage the lakes: The Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club and The Sun and Sail Club. Each facility includes tennis courts, health clubs, basketball courts, barbecue pits, volley ball courts, several swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs and club houses for gatherings.

The “forest” for which the city is likewise called depend on the location between Serrano, Ridge Route, Lake Forest and Jeronimo roads and consists primarily of Eucalyptus trees. It is also man-made, and was created in the very first decade of the 1900s when a regional landowner, Dwight Whiting, planted 400 acres of Eucalyptus groves in the vicinity of Serrano Creek as part of a lumber operation planned to draw advancement to the area. In the late 1960s, Occidental Petroleum created the residential neighborhood around the Eucalyptus trees, which had actually spread out and grown much thicker.

In 1991, citizens picked to incorporate, and chose the name “Lake Forest“. The debate went on for months, as newer locals argued that “Lake Forest” sounded better than “El Toro”, while long-time homeowners grumbled that the name change aimed to remove the town’s history in favor of a man made name that described artificial lakes. El Toro High School kept its name and is still called by this name today. In following years as the city came to be known as Lake Forest, mentions of “El Toro” in media generally referred to the El Toro Marine Base which was decommissioned in 1999.

Is Lake Forest a good place to live?

Known for its many lush parks, gorgeous lake, and countless trees, Lake Forest is considered by many to be one of the best places to live in the entire state of California. It is a fairly new community, having only been incorporated back in December 1991.

What is Lake Forest known for?

Originally known as El Toro, Lake Forest is a city that respects the natural environment. The abundance of green parks, numerous trees and a beautiful lake are evidence of this. Although it is a new City, having incorporated on December 20, 1991, the area has a long history.

What Is Lake Forest’s Zip Code?

Known as El Toro back in the day, Lake Forest’s only zip code is 92630. The city’s land area is roughly 10.54 square miles. It’s approximate coordinates are 33.64, -117.68. Some of the city’s surrounding zip codes are 92610, 92618, 92620, 92653 and 92691.

How safe is Lake Forest?

Your chance of becoming a victim in Lake Forest is one in 113 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 40. It is for these reasons that the city is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

Can you swim in Lake Forest?

Along with 20 public parks, Lake Forest is also home to two county parks – Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park & Heritage Hill Historical Park. Within the city limits, residents and visitors can enjoy tennis, handball, basketball and volleyball courts, golf, hiking, biking, and equestrian, boating and swimming.

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