Expert Q&A: How well does glass repair work in colder weather?
Question: How well does glass repair work in colder weather? I live in Michigan and am interested in windshield repair. Answer: The optimal glass temperature range is between 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and Delta Kits recommends keeping your resin temperature within 10 degrees of the glass temperature. There are various ways of warming the […]
Expert Q&A: How big should my insurance policy be?
Question: How big should my insurance policy be? Answer: To bill the insurance companies for windshield repair, you must obtain a $500,000 general liability insurance policy. Often, general liability policies do not cover damage to the vehicle. So, we recommend discussing garage keeper’s coverage with your insurance agent. Determine if this add-on policy is right […]
Expert Q&A: What are the steps for starting a windshield repair business?
Question: What are the steps for starting a windshield repair business? Answer: We have several worksheets that should help you get started with your windshield repair business. Two popular worksheets are New Business Checklist-Windshield Repair and New Business Checklist-Insurance Billing Worksheet. To view a complete list of other helpful windshield repair worksheets click here.
Expert Q&A: Is there a way to remove dirt from windshield damage?
Question: Is there a way to remove dirt from windshield damage? Answer: Chip savers are a good option for preventing liquid and solid contaminants from entering the damage but once contaminates have entered the damage your options are limited to using filtered compressed air and a steel scribe to remove contamination on or near the […]
Expert Q&A: Is it advisable to repair a long crack without drilling the ends?
Question: Is it advisable to repair a long crack without drilling the ends? Answer: Long cracks can be very unstable and should be anchored to achieve the best results. The risk of the repair failing increases considerably if you do not take this cautionary step. The process is simple, though we would recommend practicing on […]
Expert Q&A: What is the most popular carbide bur?
Question: What is the most popular carbide bur (drill bit)? Answer: Our two most popular carbide burs are the tapered 26020 and round 26030. However, there are several different reasons for drilling. In order to determine which bur would best suit your needs, we recommend reviewing this article: Choosing a Carbide Bur.
Expert Q&A: What is the best way to repair damage in the shape of a “Y”?
Question: What is the best way to repair windshield damage in the shape of a “Y”? Each of the legs are between 4″-6″. Answer: All repairs should start at the impact point whenever possible. Due to the length of the legs we would recommend you anchor them by drilling just past the end of the […]
Christmas Shoe Donations
Around this time every year, we like to give back to the community and to those less fortunate all around the world. All of us at Delta Kits understand the need for helping others, which is why we’re donating $600 to LIFE’s Christmas Shoe Project this December. Donating is the easy part – the hard […]
Meet A Delta Kits Team Member!
It’s time to meet another Delta Kits team member! If you’ve ever spoken to one of us on the phone, or seen our social media posts, or better yet wondered what we do in our free time other than think about windshield repair… now’s your chance to put a name or voice to a face […]
Product Reviews (& Gift Ideas…)
We’ve been making a list and checking’ it twice, trying to find out which products are super nice… and here are some product reviews. Okay – we are better at selling windshield repair and headlight restoration products than we are at Christmas lyrics, but we’ve been monitoring our product reviews all year long and want […]