Windshield Replacement in Omaha

Your windshield is a structural safety component—critical to how your vehicle protects you in a crash. It supports roof strength, keeps airbags positioned correctly, and helps prevent occupants from being ejected. An improperly installed windshield can fail during an accident and lead to life-threatening consequences.

Because windshield replacement is one of the most critical glass services we perform, we follow manufacturer-verified procedures, certified adhesive systems, and an installation process designed around safety from start to finish.

We follow this process because your windshield is engineered to perform as part of the vehicle’s crash structure, and it must be installed exactly right to protect you the way the manufacturer intended.

Why This Matters

• Your windshield supports roof strength during a rollover.
• The passenger-side airbag relies on the windshield to position and deflect correctly during deployment.
• The glass helps keep occupants inside the vehicle during a collision.
• A poor installation can fail under crash forces and lead to life-threatening consequences.

When Windshield Replacement Is Needed

In many cases, smaller rock chips and short cracks can be safely repaired instead of replaced, depending on size, location, and condition. When repair is possible, we’ll recommend it.

Replacement is required when the damage compromises visibility, weakens structural retention, or affects the urethane bond. Common examples include:

• Cracks that reach two edges or span a large portion of the glass
• Spreading or multiple cracks
• Damage in the driver’s primary viewing area
• Deep or contaminated impact points
• Previous poor repairs or improper installation

If windshield damage compromises visibility, structural retention, or the urethane bonding area, replacement is required for safety.

Our Windshield Replacement Process

We treat the windshield as part of the vehicle’s safety system—not just a piece of glass. Every step is performed to preserve structural retention, ensure proper airbag support, and meet adhesive manufacturer requirements.

1. Vehicle Intake and Initial Assessment

We begin with a full inspection of the surrounding components:

• Cowl, trim, moldings, and paint surfaces
• Previous glass work indicators
• Visible or suspected rust along the pinch weld

Any rust or surface defects affecting the bonding area must be addressed before safe installation.

We also verify if the vehicle uses a forward-facing camera or sensor so we can explain any required calibration during the quote process.

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, an OEM-approved adhesive system consisting of the specific cleaner, primer, and urethane engineered to work together.

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 full adhesive system is necessary to maintain crash performance and meet FMVSS windshield-retention requirements. Minimum Drive-Away Time (MDAT), as specified by the adhesive manufacturer, is followed precisely to ensure the windshield achieves proper retention strength and supports correct airbag deployment.

5. Setting and Aligning the New Windshield

• Controlled placement and even compression
• Proper contact along the entire bead
• Correct depth and alignment

6. Controlled Environment and Adhesive Curing

All installations occur in our climate-controlled shop to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and a clean bonding area for correct adhesive curing.

7. Safe Drive-Away and Aftercare

• Keep one window slightly open for 24 hours
• Keep any 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 warning, automatic braking, and similar safety systems. Anytime this type of windshield is replaced, camera calibration must be considered because these systems rely on precise camera alignment to function correctly.

When you request a quote, we determine whether your vehicle supports ADAS, what type of calibration is required, and whether the calibration can be completed through our shop or arranged with a trusted provider.

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

Experience, Local Service, and Warranty

123 Glass Company has served Omaha, Bellevue, La Vista, Papillion, Millard, and the surrounding communities for more than 18 years, providing professional windshield replacement services throughout the Omaha metro area. All windshield installations come with our lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.