A Blog for Auto, Home or Commercial Glass Repair tips & Windshield Replacement safety

Hope for Haiti Now: Red Cross Donations for Local Retweets

by RickJanuary 26, 2010
Share this post and Rapid Glass will donate to the Red Cross

On behalf of Hope For Haiti Now, Rapid Glass will be donating much needed funds to the Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter. For every Retweet of this blog post on Twitter, we’ll donate $0.20 to this incredibly important cause.

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6 Totally Free Car Hacks for Better Mileage

by RickJanuary 19, 2010
Learn how to improve your gas mileage with these easy, free tips.

It’s no secret- we’re trucking through a tough economy. When it comes to your car, you’re forgiven a little penny-pinching here and there. But in the long run, taking care of your vehicle pays off big… for your wallet and the environment.

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Replace Rear View Mirrors Without Breaking the Bank

by RickDecember 11, 2009

mirrorWe all know the importance and safety implications of our rear view mirrors. Yet, not a week goes by when I don’t see a car or truck driving around with a cracked, or worst yet, missing rear view mirror glass. Even if it’s not illegal in your area, they are a necessity for safe driving.

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How to Remove Water Spots on Glass Shower Doors

by RickNovember 15, 2009

mirrorFor decades people have been struggling to keep their glass shower doors looking like new. The harder your water, such as well water or city water heavy with nutrients, the harder it is to keep those glass shower doors looking transparent.

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How to Prevent Black Edges on a Mirror

by RickOctober 23, 2009

mirrorWe occasionally receive calls from repeat home window customers and other consumers about what can be done about the mirrors in their homes when they start to look like they are pealing around the edges.

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Debunking Fake Experts & Bogus Advice in 5 Steps

by RickSeptember 13, 2009

mirrorEvery day we receive phone calls and e-mails from customers asking us various questions about glass for their cars or trucks and commercial glass for their businesses. Regardless of the industry, there appears to be a great void out there for consumers in need of accurate information.

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How to Remove Stickers, Window Tint and Shoe Polish

by RickAugust 20, 2009

mirrorOften when our auto glass replacement and windshield repair technicians are working on someone’s vehicle they are asked how to remove a Park or Transportation sticker, window tint film, shoe polish or some other type of permanent marker that some used car lot or teenage prankster has applied to the auto glass.

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