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Windscreen repair requires clearing the impact area and removing air through vacuum creation. A transparent fluid is used to fill the crack. The fluid is than treated with UV light to chemically solidify the fluid. Professional repairs can achieve clarity up to 95% with complete structural integrity.
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Vehicle glass other than the windshield shatters on impact and hence needs replacement. Most vehicle body glass is not bonded and does not require adhesive for installation. Windscreens, sunroofs and rear window glass are generally bonded. They require adhesive to bond the glass with the vehicle
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679:Japan black
674:Instruments
659:Curb feeler
525:Hood/bonnet
199:Replacement
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601:Greenhouse
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558:Gull-wing
548:Butterfly
509:Trunk lid
452:Monocoque
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