Windshield Replacement in Omaha

If you’re planning around work or transportation, this guide explains how long windshield replacement typically takes and what affects the timeline .

Your windshield is a structural safety component. It supports roof strength, keeps airbags aligned, and helps prevent occupants from being ejected during a collision. When installed incorrectly, it can fail under crash forces and create severe safety risks.

Because of this, we follow manufacturer-verified procedures, certified adhesive systems, and a safety-focused installation process designed to restore your vehicle’s crash performance.

Your windshield is engineered to work as part of the vehicle’s safety cage, and proper installation is the only way to ensure it protects you the way the manufacturer intended.

Why This Matters

• Your windshield reinforces roof strength during a rollover.
• The passenger-side airbag relies on the windshield for correct positioning and support.
• The glass helps prevent occupant ejection during a crash.
• Incorrect installation can fail under crash forces and lead to serious consequences.

When Windshield Replacement Is Needed

Many rock chips and short cracks can be repaired depending on size, location, and condition. When repair is possible, we recommend it.

Replacement is required when visibility, structural retention, or the urethane bonding area is compromised. Common examples include:

• Cracks reaching two edges or covering a large section of the glass
• Spreading or multiple cracks
• Damage in the driver’s primary viewing area
• Deep or contaminated impact points
• Previous improper repairs or installation issues

If the damage affects visibility, retention strength, or the bonding surface, replacement is the safe option.

Our Windshield Replacement Process

We treat the windshield as part of the vehicle’s safety system. Every step is done to maintain structural retention, proper airbag support, and adhesive-system performance.

1. Vehicle Intake and Initial Assessment

We begin with a full inspection of surrounding components:

• Cowl, trim, moldings, and paint surfaces
• Signs of previous glass work
• Any visible or suspected rust along the pinch weld

Any rust or defects affecting the bonding area must be corrected before installation. We also verify ADAS camera systems and explain any required calibration during the quote.

2. Safe Removal of the Old Windshield

1. Protect interior and exterior surfaces
2. Cut the glass free without damaging the pinch weld
3. Remove loose urethane and contaminants

3. Pinch Weld Preparation

• Remove loose or contaminated material
• Clean and treat light surface issues
• Correct significant corrosion before bonding

4. Certified Adhesive System and Surface Preparation

We use the integrated BETASEAL™ system — the cleaner, primer, and urethane engineered to work together and approved by OEMs for proper crash retention.

1. Clean and decontaminate bonding surfaces with the specified cleaner
2. Apply primer(s) with correct dwell times
3. Apply BETASEAL urethane at the proper bead height and profile

Using the complete adhesive system preserves crash performance and supports FMVSS retention requirements. Minimum Drive-Away Time (MDAT) is followed exactly so the windshield reaches the needed strength before the vehicle leaves.

5. Setting and Aligning the New Windshield

• Controlled placement with even compression
• Full contact along the urethane bead
• Correct depth and alignment

6. Controlled Environment and Adhesive Curing

All installations take place in a climate-controlled shop to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and a clean bonding area for safe curing.

7. Safe Drive-Away and Aftercare

• Keep one window slightly open for 24 hours
• Leave protective tape on for about 24 hours
• Avoid car washes for 48 hours
• Close doors gently the first day

ADAS Windshield Cameras and Calibration

Many vehicles use windshield-mounted cameras for lane departure, automatic braking, and similar systems. When this type of windshield is replaced, camera calibration must be considered because the system relies on precise alignment.

When you request a quote, we confirm whether your vehicle has ADAS equipment, what type of calibration is required, and how it will be completed for your specific situation.

Windshield replacement is one of our primary safety-focused services, and protecting your safety is our highest priority.

Experience, Local Service, and Warranty

123 Glass Company has served Omaha, Bellevue, La Vista, Papillion, Millard, and surrounding communities Since 2007. Every windshield replacement comes with our lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.