01/21/2026
We hope everyone is preparing for the winter storm and ice headed our way!
The photo below shows a product called Magna Chloride. (Some states may also use Sodium Chloride or Calcium Chloride )which is commonly used on roadways to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement. In Georgia, we call it “Brine”, and it is applied by “Brine Trucks” (see the second photo). It also makes plowing more effective by adding grit to the wintry mix that does fall.
If your windshield has chips or cracks, those damaged areas create open cavities. Magna Chloride, Sodium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride can seep into these cavities and begin breaking down the PVB layer of the windshield, softening it and making it more vulnerable to ultraviolet damage.
In addition, this chemical can interfere with the polymers in our repair resins, meaning extra cleaning and preparation are required when performing a repair on a contaminated windshield.
To help protect unrepaired chips, we recommend placing a small piece of clear box tape over each chip and then contacting us as soon as possible to schedule a repair.
