Damage to a windshield marked by various-sized cracks radiating from the central impact point.

The clinging or sticking together of two surfaces. The ability of an adhesive to stick to a surface.

Adhesive failure indicated by the material’s failing (pulling loose) at the surface of the substrate. Similar to “scotch” tape peeling off a plastic substrate.

Any substance that is capable of bonding other substances together by surface attachment. In an auto glass replacement context, it is a high-strength polyurethane material unless otherwise specified.

The branch of physics that deals with the motion of a solid body through air and other gases.

The progressive change in the chemical and physical properties of a sealant or adhesive over time.

A passive restraint system that uses an explosive device to inflate a bag at a high rate of speed. The bag inflates with a gas and then quickly deflates when a vehicle occupant is thrown into it. It i [..]

The controlled process of cooling glass after manufacturing to strengthen glass and make it less brittle.

The controlled process for making glass stronger and less brittle in which the glass is heated and then cooled.

An abbreviation of the after market auto glass industry. Automotive Replacement Glass/After market Glass Replacement.