Rock chip on windshield question

[raaizin]

First off apologies for the poor picture, but the lighting was very bad at the time I took it. My daughter got a rock chip on her new CRV. She took it to Safelite and the guy there said he wouldn’t think he should be able to do it as it was small and it was a high-pressure area and might spread if he tried to fix it. This doesn’t make any sense to me on the second picture I outline two areas where it’s starting to spread this happened immediately after the impact I would think this needs to be filled.

 

[skyactiv]

Buy a Permatex windshield repair kit and tackle it yourself. I used it on a WRX I once owned with success.

 

[CarLuver]

get a windsheild kit and diy it . you are not really trying to make it optically perfect , but to keep it from spreading .

 

[EvoMan]

In Florida, my insurance has/did replace my windshield at no charge. Check with your insurance.

 

[eljefino]

Buy a Permatex windshield repair kit and tackle it yourself. I used it on a WRX I once owned with success.

Sounds like you have nothing to lose, worse case you buy a windshield anyway.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Try a windshield repair kit first, then go from there

 

[Danno]

I would get it fixed, not replaced. Sooner the better before it spreads. I deal with these everyday.

 

[raaizin]

Ok quick question it is very cold here about 32 degrees is that to cold to do this repair should I bring car in garage and let it warm up

 

[Nukeman7]

I have had very good results on four different chipped windshields using this $10 kit from Amazon. If you attempt it to repair it yourself, gently heat the interior of the windshield with a hair dryer to "draw" the resin deep into the crack after applying the resin with the injection tool. Let the car warm up in the garage before attempting the repair.

 

[Trav]

Check your insurance.

 

[fantastic]

I've patched my F-350 windshield like 4 times already w/good results. As others suggested start with a auto parts store chip kit epoxy.