- Bullseye:
Damage that is marked by a separated cone in the outer layer of glass that results in a dark circle with an impact point. - Chip:
Non-technical term, commonly used by the public, for damage on a windshield. - Combination Break:
Damage with multiple characteristics, i.e., star within a bullseye, short or long crack(s) emanating from the damage. - Crack:
Single line of separation that may emanate from an impact point. - Short Crack:
A crack of 6 inches (150 mm) or less. - Long Crack:
A crack of more than 6 inches (150 mm). - Edge Crack:
Any crack that extends to an edge. - Floater Crack:
Any crack that does not extend to an edge. - Stress Crack:
Any crack that extends from an edge and lacks an impact point. - Damage:
A break in laminated glass. - Ding:
Non-technical term, commonly used by the public, for damage on a windshield. - Half Moon:
Partial bullseye. - Impact Point:
Location on the glass that was struck by an object and results in damage. - Laminated Glass:
Two or more layers of glass with a non-glass inner layer(s). - Legs:
Subsurface cracks that emanate from the break. - Lite:
A single layer of glass. - Pit:
Impact point from which a small piece of glass is missing. - Repair:
A process that removes air from the break either by vacuum or displacement and fills the break with resin. - Star Break:
Damage that exhibits a series of legs that emanate from the break. - Stone Break:
Non-technical term, commonly used by the public, for damage on a windshield. - Surface Pit:
A nick in the glass associated with normal wear and tear that does not penetrate to the plastic interlayer.
Figure 1 - Bullseye
Figure 2 - Combination Break
Figure 3 - Edge Crack
Figure 4 - Floater Crack
Figure 5 - Starbreak
Figure 6 - Surface Pit