It can be inconvenient to have your vehicle's windshield replaced. Still, it's not something you should put off for safety reasons if your windshield is shattered or cracked. If you've recently had your windshield replaced, you'll want to make sure everything went smoothly. Unfortunately, lousy technique and even negligence when replacing a windshield can lead to significant problems in the future. Some telltale indicators that your windshield replacement was done incorrectly.

One person only installed the glass.

A quality windshield replacement process usually necessitates at least two trained technicians to handle the glass and guarantee perfect alignment before attaching it. If you only witnessed one glass specialist work on your windshield, likely, it wasn't done correctly.

The installers did not wear gloves.

New windshield glass installers must wear gloves to prevent oils from transmitting from the worker's hands to the glass. This is because new windshield glass is coated with urethane, which is required for the glass to be properly fastened. If oils are transferred to the urethane, the adhesive strength of the urethane will be reduced, resulting in leaks. A new set of nitrile gloves should have been worn by the technician who worked on your glass. If not, it's time to have your windshield glass inspected to ensure no leaks or other problems.

You don't know where your replacement glass came from.

Get your windshield glass replaced with original glass directly from your vehicle manufacturer to ensure a proper fit and long-lasting repair. Suppose you don't have documentation that your windowglass replacement came from your manufacturer. In that case, it's possible that the installers cut corners by using aftermarket parts. Worse, they could have snatched your replacement glass from a scrapyard. To ensure a perfect fit, a respectable business will trace the glass back to the manufacturer.

Your Windshield Allows Water to Infiltrate

Have you checked your new windshield glass for cracks or leaks? If not, consider going for a drive in your car while it's pouring. Alternatively, take your car to a local car wash and pay attention to the places where the glass meets the windshield's borders. If even a drop of water seeps into your vehicle, it signifies your glass was not put properly and needs to be replaced.

At higher speeds, you hear a strange noise.

The unexpected development of a dull "whooshing" or similar sound, especially at higher speeds, is another common symptom: the poorly placed windshield glass. Sound coming is most likely the sound of wind seeping into the cracks and crevices where your windshield was placed incorrectly. Depending on how well the installation job was done, this noise can range from hardly audible to audible. Consider turning off your radio, AC/heat, and windows the next time you're traveling at highway speeds. This will allow you to hear any noises coming in through your windshield more clearly.

The Glass Has a Visible Wavy Pattern

Your windshield glass should seem smooth and consistent when viewed in direct sunlight. If you detect any ripples or lumps in the glass, it's a solid sign that your new windshield glass isn't up to par. Another clue that your installer did not acquire your windshield glass from the manufacturer is cracked.

Shortly after installation, you drove your car.

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