Riverside Auto Trim & Glass Inc

Riverside Auto Trim & Glass Inc Riverside Auto Trim & Glass Trim Inc. is your glass and interior upholstery business and serves the Kankakee area for over 25 years.

We are family owned & operated so you will know that your car will be finished will no hassles. We employ only the finest experienced craftsmen to ensure quality workmanship and service you can trust. All of our work is guaranteed in writing. One Call Provides: -Auto & Truck Glass-Side/Rear View Mirrors-Complete Interiors - seat repair and headliners-Convertible Tops -Upholstery-Boat Interiors -In

surance Work-New and Old Vehicles We will also provide free estimates. Most glass jobs are completed in the same day with no mess left behind. We are happy to show examples of the superior quality of our work. Please call today for a fast free written estimate or stop by today!

01/18/2024

To make tempered glass, glass is placed in an atmospheric oven that heats and hardens it. After the glass is removed from the oven, it rapidly cools and develops a tough outer skin.

01/16/2024

Cars outfitted with Heads Up Display (HUD) systems require special glass for the windshield, and if the wrong glass or configuration is used, the display will not be visible. If you have a HUD system, let us know when you call, so we can bring the correct product.

01/11/2024

Every state in the country has laws in place on the amount of visible light that must be able to pass through the front windshield, as well as driver's window. These laws vary somewhat significantly from state to state.

01/09/2024

The first safety glass, called "Triplex," was discovered by accident. In 1903, French scientist Edouard Benedictus dropped a glass flask coated with a film of dried celluloid. Instead of shattering, the flask cracked, but the film held the glass in place.

01/04/2024

If your windshield is cracked and needs replacing, we do not recommend taking one from a junkyard and installing it. The quality of these products is not known, and it could already be damaged and fail at an inopportune time.

01/02/2024

The word “glass” evolved from the Old English word, "glaes," which is related to an ancient word meaning to glint or glow. According to the Roman historian Pliny (23-79 AD), glass-making was discovered by accident around 5000 BC.

12/28/2023

Cracks should be fixed as quickly as possible or taped off with clear tape if they cannot be repaired. If rain or dirt gets into the crack, it is harder to seal shut.

12/26/2023

It doesn’t always take hail or a tree falling on your car to damage the glass. Even a tiny piece of gravel that gets propelled on the highway can put a chip in your windshield.

12/21/2023

In many cases, having a small crack or chip in your windshield doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to have the entire glass piece replaced. Depending on the size and location, we can repair many damaged areas, saving you money.

12/19/2023

Fix a cracked windshield or window as soon as possible. Changes in temperature can widen the crack and make it impossible to repair, meaning the windshield would have to be replaced.

12/14/2023

By the late 1930s, tempered glass became the standard in auto glass for vehicles. This glass was used in the side and back windows for additional strength. Tempered glass gains this strength by undergoing a heating and rapid cooling process.

12/12/2023

As mundane as it seems, the glass in your car plays a vital role in your safety and the vehicle’s structural integrity. As a result, the Auto Safety Glass Council (AGSC) has established rigorous certification standards for auto glass installers.

Address

1685 W Merchant Street
Kankakee, IL
60901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18159358881

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