Auto glass technician injecting resin into a windshield chip

Windshield Chip Repair · Albuquerque, NM

Rock Chip Repair.
Starting at $60.

A $60 repair today beats a $400 replacement next month. We inject professional-grade resin, cure with UV light, and restore your glass in 15-30 minutes at your location.

Quick rule: if the damage fits within a dollar bill and is outside your line of sight, it's probably repairable.

Ask Us About Your Chip

Types of Windshield Damage

Know What You're
Dealing With.

Not all chips are the same. The type and size of the break determines whether repair or replacement is the right call. Here's what each type looks like and what it means for your windshield.

Repairable
Star break chip pattern on windshield glass, central impact point with radiating legs
Repairable

Star Break

Legs radiate outward from the impact point like a starburst. Usually repairable if the total diameter is under 3 inches and the break is not in the driver's direct line of sight. One of the most common chip types.

Bull's eye chip on windshield glass, tight circular impact crater
Repairable

Bull's Eye

A circular impact with a cone-shaped crater, like a target. Usually caused by a round object such as a ball bearing or stone. Clean and easy to repair if caught early before dirt and moisture work into the break.

Combination break chip on windshield glass
Repairable

Combination Break

A combination of two or more break types radiating from a single impact point, often a bull's eye with star legs or multiple leg types together. Repairable in most cases as long as the overall size stays under the dollar-bill rule.

Partial bull's eye chip on auto glass
Repairable

Partial Bull's Eye

Similar to a bull's eye but with an incomplete circle, usually because the stone hit at an angle. Can be mistaken for a simple edge chip. Repairable depending on depth and location.

Replacement Required
Edge crack on a vehicle windshield requiring replacement
Replacement Needed

Edge Crack

A crack that starts within two inches of the edge of the windshield. These are structurally more serious because windshield edges bear load during airbag deployment. Edge cracks typically require full replacement, not repair.

Long crack across windshield glass
Replacement Needed

Long Crack

Any crack longer than 6 inches. Long cracks have spread too far for resin to stabilize effectively. While some short cracks can be injected to stop further spread, a crack that has traveled more than 6 inches means replacement.

Edge chip with spreading crack on windshield glass requiring replacement
Replacement Needed

Edge Chip with Spreading Crack

An edge chip that has already propagated into a running crack along or across the glass. The combination of edge damage and active crack spread makes repair impossible. Full replacement is the only option.

Not sure which category your damage falls into? Send us a photo and we'll tell you right away.Contact us here.

How It Works

The Repair Process

Four steps. Fifteen to thirty minutes. At your home, office, or wherever your car is parked.

1

Inspect the Damage

We examine the chip size, location, depth, and type. Most chips smaller than a dollar bill that are outside the driver's direct line of sight qualify for repair. We'll tell you immediately if replacement is the better call.

2

Prepare the Surface

The damaged area is cleaned to remove any dirt, moisture, or debris that could interfere with the resin bond. Getting this step right matters. Contaminants trapped inside the chip will make the repair visible.

3

Inject Professional Resin

Resin injection uses cycles of vacuum and pressure. Vacuum draws air and debris out of the chip, creating room for the resin. Pressure then forces optical resin into every void in the glass. Professional-grade equipment, same process used industry-wide.

4

UV Cure and Polish

A UV lamp cures the resin, hardening it to near-original glass strength. The surface is polished until smooth. Additionally, most repairs are nearly invisible from normal driving position. The whole process takes 15-30 minutes.

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What a Repair
Actually Looks Like.

A star break on a box truck windshield, photographed before and after the resin went in. This is the typical outcome, not a best case. The break is stabilized, the original glass stays in the truck, and what is left is a faint mark instead of a spreading crack.

Star break rock chip on a box truck windshield in Albuquerque before repair, showing white radiating legs from the impact pointBefore

Star Break, Untreated

Air and debris in the break scatter light, which is why the damage reads bright white. Left alone, temperature swings and road vibration push the legs outward until repair is off the table.

The same box truck windshield rock chip after resin injection and UV cure by Longevity Auto Glass, damage no longer white or spreadingAfter

Filled, Cured, Stabilized

Resin fills the voids so light passes through instead of scattering. The white is gone and the break can no longer run. A faint scar where the impact landed is normal, and we would rather show you that than promise it disappears.

Have a chip that looks like this? Send us a photo and we will tell you straight away whether it can be saved.

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Pricing

Simple. Transparent.
No Surprises.

Pricing is upfront before we start. No surprise fees. If the chip can't be repaired after inspection, you don't pay for a failed attempt.

Schedule a Repair

First Rock Chip

Any location on the windshield (subject to repairability assessment)

$60

Each Additional Chip

Same vehicle, same visit

$10

Most comprehensive insurance covers chip repair at $0 out-of-pocket.

How insurance works with chip repair

Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

Every installation is backed by a lifetime warranty against product defects and workmanship. Coverage lasts as long as you own or lease your vehicle. Does not cover new damage from road debris or impact after the installation is complete.

If the Repair Fails, Your Money Follows It

If a chip we repaired grows or spreads, either during the repair process or any time after it, the amount you paid for that repair is applied toward the cost of a windshield replacement through Longevity Auto Glass.

Questions

Rock Chip Repair FAQ

Rock chip repair starts at $60 for the first chip. Each additional chip on the same vehicle is $10. Most comprehensive insurance policies cover chip repair at $0 out-of-pocket, and we handle the claim for you.
The dollar bill test: if the damage fits within the size of a dollar bill and is not directly in your line of sight, it can likely be repaired. If the crack is at the edge of the windshield, or if the inner PVB layer is damaged, replacement is the safer call. We'll assess it on-site and give you a straight answer.
Most chip repairs take 15-30 minutes from start to finish. For multiple chips on the same vehicle, add about 10 minutes per additional chip. You don't need to leave your car at a shop. We come to you.
Yes. Unlike a full replacement, chip repair requires no cure time. The resin sets almost immediately under UV light. You can drive away as soon as we're done.
Most repairs are nearly invisible from normal viewing distance. The goal is to restore structural integrity and stop the chip from spreading. Very small chips in good glass often disappear almost completely. Older chips with dirt worked in may show a faint mark. We won't overpromise on aesthetics.
If a chip we repaired grows or spreads, either during the repair process or any time after it, the amount you paid for that repair is applied toward the cost of a windshield replacement through Longevity Auto Glass. Not every break is a candidate for repair, and we tell you upfront when we think replacement is the safer call.
In most cases, yes. If you carry comprehensive coverage, chip repair is often covered at $0 out-of-pocket because it's less expensive for the insurer than paying for a full replacement later. You call your agent to open the claim, and we handle all the billing and paperwork from there.
Chips spread. Temperature changes, road vibration, and car washes all stress the glass. A $60 repair today can prevent a $300-$600 replacement in a few weeks. And if a damaged windshield can't support your roof in a rollover, the consequences are far worse than the cost of glass.
Rock chip repair is specific to windshields. Rear and side glass is tempered (single-layer) rather than laminated, so it cannot be repaired the same way. If you have damage to other glass on your vehicle, the likely solution is replacement.

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