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Auto glass is tough. It’s made to withstand high winds, heavy rain, and the occasional flying pebble. However, your windshield can be chipped and cracked by your wipers. These seemingly helpful tools can become problematic under certain circumstances. Here’s how you can tell they’re damaging your auto glass and what to do about it.

Potential Causes of Windshield Wiper Damage

1. Dryness

Have you ever accidentally hit the windshield wiper button when you got in your car? If it’s not raining or snowing, this can lead to scratches or chips in your windshield as the wipers drag items like sticks across the glass. Always make sure your windshield is wet and clear of debris before turning on your wipers.

2. Dirtiness

auto-glass-lawrenceburg-inDo you park outside? Many pine trees spit sap, which can build up on auto glass and make it difficult for a simple wiper swipe to clean off. If your windshield is too dirty for simple wiper fluid to clean off, you could cause scratches by trying to get the wipers to pass back and forth repeatedly. Give your windshield a look before you turn on the wipers. If the glass is dirty, wipe it off with a sponge and hose or a clean rag.

3. Damage

Windshield wipers are made of rubber. The material can dry out, crack, and tear off due to regular use. If you turn on the wipers when they are not in perfect shape, they can leave streaks and cracks across the auto glass. Change your blades twice a year so you know they’ll properly clear away precipitation and debris.

 

Auto glass wiper blades that are in good shape can improve your safety on the road by improving visibility. To discuss further wiper issues or auto glass damages, call the technicians at GlassPro, Inc. in Lawrenceburg, IN, at (513) 874-6559 today. Visit the website for information on their Cincinnati, OH-area services on doors, windows, sliding doors, tabletops, and other residential and commercial glass needs. Remember, you have the right to select the glass company of your choice (not your insurance company).

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