Marketing Tips for Your Business
10 Marketing Tips As we flip the calendar to February, it’s still not too late to set some business goals for the new year. This practice has proven to be very beneficial, regardless of the size of your business. Longtime marketing professional Jim Connolly discusses in his marketing blog, the importance of taking a realistic […]
How can I remove windshield repair resin from the hood of a vehicle once it has cured?
Is there a way of removing windshield repair resin from the hood of a car? Question: Is there a way to remove windshield repair resin from the hood of a vehicle once it has cured? Answer: Once it has cured, the resin is very difficult to remove without damaging the paint. Initially, denatured alcohol can […]
Choosing a Carbide Bur – Tech Tip
There are three primary reasons for drilling & choosing a carbide bur has its part. Reasons for Drilling Long cracks. Drilling the end of a crack over 3” long relieves some of the stress that can cause the crack to run during the filling process. After filling and curing the resin, the drill hole at […]
Tech Tip: Get More Out of Your Burs When Drilling Glass
Various burs are used in the windshield repair business. So, how do you select the right bur for the job? How do you get the most mileage out of your burs when drilling glass? The first enemy of bur service life is heat because the drilling head on these tools is small. It does not […]
Happy 2019
The busy holiday season is upon us, and here at Delta Kits we always try to balance the needs of our customers with those of our employees. With that in mind, here’s our schedule for the upcoming weeks: Closed Monday, December 24th Closed Tuesday, December 25th Open on Wednesday (12/26), Thursday (12/27) and Friday (12/28) […]
Apps & Websites for Windshield Repair Business Owners, Technicians, & Clientele
We live in a world of computers, cell phones, and tablets. All of these devices use apps & websites to perform the functions and services that you depend upon and that allow many business owners, windshield repair technicians, and clients to function every day. Businesses need to adapt to be competitive in today’s markets. This […]
One Resin for Every Repair
Have you ever noticed how many resins are on the market? There are resins for the different seasons, resins specific to temperatures, colored resins, waterproof resin, adhesion promoting resin, acid free resin, long/short crack resin, and many viscosities to choose from. With all these choices, how do you know which is the right resin for […]
Making Bad Weather Windshield Repairs – Tech Tip
Warming the Glass All techs have been there, making a bad weather windshield repairs. When performing repairs in cold weather, be sure to warm the glass and remove any moisture from the repair. The optimal glass temperature range is between 70 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and Delta Kits recommends keeping your resin temperature within 10 […]
The Best Windshield Repair Resin on the Market?
Every day for the past couple of weeks, Delta Kits sales and customer service reps have taken calls from customers who are upset about Safelite’s most recent ad campaign. It’s also been a hot topic on windshieldrepairforum.com I must say I’m a bit perplexed by the negativity surrounding these ads, especially since many of our […]
Reducing Cold Weather Crack Outs
How to warm a windshield and remove moisture, reducing cold weather crack outs. As the seasons change, windshield repair technicians begin reporting an increase in crack outs. Rain and snow can certainly create challenges not faced in warm, dry climates. But, understanding the primary cause of crack outs is first. Then adjusting your repair procedure […]