It can be inconvenient and frustrating when your car window breaks, as you’ll automatically be worrying about whether you can drive your car anymore. Sometimes all you need is a temporary fix that can keep your car functional just long enough to get you to work, or even to the mechanic. So if you’re wondering how to cover a broken car window, then have a read through our guide – we’re here to help you stay safe until you can find a permanent solution.
Reasons Why You Should Cover Your Broken Car Window:
- If you don’t clean up the window and remove any shards of sharp glass, then you could easily hurt yourself.
- Leaving the window open and exposed is an invitation for someone to steal your car – don’t leave it in a car park with no window!
- If you care about appearances, then it does look a lot better when you aren’t driving around with a dodgy, broken window.
- You will need to protect the inside of your car – and yourself – from the weather, especially if it’s winter.
Temporary Fixes for a Broken Car Window:
There are several options for a broken car window temporary fix, but the most practical choices are a plastic bag, a plastic sheet, or clear packing tape. You just need a temporary car window cover that will be transparent and weather-proof, and plastic is perfect for this. If you chose something like cardboard, then it would start to disintegrate in the rain and would hinder your vision – which is dangerous when you’re driving.
How to Apply the Temporary Car Window Cover:
- Remove debris:
You will need to remove any glass shards and glass debris from the car to ensure it’s safe. Make sure you wear gloves to protect your hands from cuts, and use a hammer to dislodge any glass pieces that are still sticking out of the window. Vacuum the inside of the car to get rid of any stray bits of glass. - Clean window:
Use a wet cloth to wipe all around the window and the door, this will remove any residual dust and glass so that the plastic window cover can stick to the car. The cover will need to seal properly so that rain doesn’t come in the edges. Make sure you let the door dry completely before applying the cover. - Attach the window cover:
Apply the plastic cover from the inside of your car, so that it doesn’t damage your paintwork, is more sealed to the weather, and looks much neater. If you’re using a plastic bag, make sure it’s durable and thick, and stretch it tight across the window so it won’t blow around. For the packing tape option, apply the strips of tape so that they overlap and don’t have any gaps. The plastic sheet is a similar application process to the bag, just stretch across the window and secure with packing tape.
Why You Need to Permanently Fix the Window Quickly
It’s essential that you have your car window fixed permanently as soon as possible. This is to protect you from having your car stolen, but also it’s illegal in Western Australia to drive your car when your vision is impaired – so you don’t want to run into any trouble!
If your car window is broken and you require the help of a professional, then Champion Autoglass is the right choice. We’re a reliable, family-run auto glass repair company, with over 15 years of industry experience – so you trust us to make your car safe again. Get in touch with our friendly team today to learn more.
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STEVE CHAMPION
CHAMPION AUTOGLASS | OWNER
Steve has been in the mobile autoglass game for over 17 years, and with over 80 5-star reviews on his personal work on Google, it’s pretty evident that he knows what he’s talking about. Read Steve’s personal tips & advice on all your autoglass questions!
