Business Details
36 Years
experience
Premium Windshield Repair Tools & Supplies Since 1990
U.S. Windshield Repair is a family-owned business founded in 1990 by William Penrod, a seasoned windshield repair technician with over 30 years of experience and 100,000+ repairs completed. Our expertise stems from operating a full-service windshield repair business, which provided firsthand insights into industry challenges and opportunities. This hands-on experience drove the development of proprietary tools, resins, and curing lamps that outperform competitors' offerings. We collaborate directly with chemists, machine shops, and lighting experts to engineer products that deliver unmatched clarity and durability.Our commitment to quality is reinforced by our decision to eliminate traditional sales teams and advertising, focusing instead on product excellence and direct customer support. As industry pioneers, we hold a U.S. patent for windshield repair apparatus and have contributed to advancements like the first LED curing lamps. Our business philosophy prioritizes transparency, technical superiority, and customer success, ensuring clients receive honest guidance and solutions that have been rigorously tested in real-world applications.
Services
Windshield Repair Supplies
Curing Lamps
Repair Resins
Precision Tools
Marketing Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1990 with 30+ years of hands-on technical expertise
- First U.S. patent for windshield repair apparatus innovation
- Owner-operated with direct support from experienced technicians
- Proprietary resin formulations developed with chemical industry leaders
- Free shipping on domestic orders over $75
Associations and certifications
- National Windshield Repair Association (N.W.R.A.)
- National Glass Association (NGA)
Services
Windshield Repair Supplies
Our comprehensive repair kits include patented tools and proprietary resins engineered for maximum clarity and structural integrity. Developed through 30+ years of field testing, these supplies enable technicians to achieve professional-grade repairs that meet industry standards. Each component undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure consistent performance in diverse environmental conditions.
Curing Lamps
We pioneered the first LED curing lamps that combine rapid 60-second curing cycles with extended durability. These precision-engineered lamps ensure complete resin polymerization, producing optically clear repairs that resist yellowing and degradation. Backed by decades of lighting industry collaboration, our lamps deliver consistent performance across temperature extremes and high-humidity environments.
Precision Tools
Our tool line features CNC-machined components designed for exact resin application and damage removal. Each tool addresses specific repair scenarios, from bullseye fractures to complex star breaks. The ergonomic designs reduce technician fatigue while maintaining precise control, ensuring repeatable results that meet insurance industry requirements for optical clarity standards.
Repair Resins
Formulated in partnership with leading chemical companies, our resins achieve unmatched refractive index matching and impact resistance. The product line includes specialized formulations for varying crack depths and environmental conditions. All resins comply with federal safety standards for optical transmission and maintain structural integrity through extreme temperature fluctuations.
Marketing Services
Drawing from 30+ years of operational experience, we provide strategic marketing guidance based on proven success models. Our approach focuses on digital visibility optimization and local market targeting, avoiding traditional franchise-style marketing costs. Clients receive actionable insights derived from our own business expansion strategies that have sustained growth since 1990.
People
William Penrod
Owner
William Penrod founded U.S. Windshield Repair in 1990 after establishing a successful mobile repair business. With over 30 years of technical experience and 100,000+ windshield repairs completed, he holds a U.S. patent for repair apparatus design. His hands-on approach ensures product development remains grounded in real-world application requirements.
Questions
What sets your windshield repair products apart from competitors?
Our products incorporate 30+ years of field experience and patented technology developed through direct industry collaboration. Unlike competitors, we maintain active involvement in both product design and technical support.
Do you offer technical support for your products?
Yes, our technical support team includes experienced windshield repair technicians who use our products daily. You'll speak directly with experts who understand real-world application challenges.
Are your curing lamps compatible with industry standards?
Our LED curing lamps meet or exceed all federal safety requirements and are engineered to work with both our proprietary resins and standard industry formulations.
What shipping options are available?
We offer free domestic shipping on orders over $75. Most orders ship same-day from our Utah facility via standard ground delivery.
Do you provide product warranties?
All tools carry a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Electronic components, including curing lamps, include a one-year replacement guarantee under normal use conditions.
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