Windshield damage. Can this be repaired?
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Probably not. Started cracking already
Yes.
It may or may not look any better, but it will arrest the traveling of the break, assuming you get it done quickly.
It may or may not look any better, but it will arrest the traveling of the break, assuming you get it done quickly.
^^^^^^^THIS!^^^^^^^
Get it repaired quickly! Fluctuating temperatures will cause the cracks to run/travel.
Been there, done that, several times.
Oh, BTW, windshield companies state that they can fix a windshield if a $1 bill will fit over the damage.
It can likely be fixed, but small edge cracks may still be visible, and I don’t like to have a repair done in the normal (straight ahead) field of vision-there tends to be distortion at the repair. My Transit has a repair somewhat similar, just 2 cracks starting to radiate, and they’re visible, but not getting worse (down at the base of the windshield).
They say a quarter here
Had that on two different cars. Go the do it yourself Prestone at Advance Auto. $15.
Fixed one so you can’t even see it.
Fixed other car, not perfect, but you can only see it if you know where to look.
Warning. Follow instructions EXACTLY, even if it sounds wrong.
If chip is in center of windshield, it is very difficult to get the template centered exactly over the chip. If you can’t center yourself directly over the chip, put a blanket on the hood and lay on it do you can see directly over the chip.
Much easier to fix if chip closer to edge of windshield.
Fixed one so you can’t even see it.
Fixed other car, not perfect, but you can only see it if you know where to look.
Warning. Follow instructions EXACTLY, even if it sounds wrong.
If chip is in center of windshield, it is very difficult to get the template centered exactly over the chip. If you can’t center yourself directly over the chip, put a blanket on the hood and lay on it do you can see directly over the chip.
Much easier to fix if chip closer to edge of windshield.
Wife's 2019 Charger SXT, about 6 months old got chip right behind the rear view mirror. I have ERIE insurance, they said $100 deduct to replace or $0 to fix chip. Since it was completely out of sight I got it fixed. Unless you know exactly where the chip was, you can't see it. It had a 1.25" side to side crack from center of chip. Those glass shops can do amazing things. Is the chip in your field of vision?
I remember when the rule was a quarter but over time, they've increased the size that is typically repairable.
Definitely worth a try.
I had someone sit in my truck and look at where I placed the tool. They told me which direction to move it to be in exact center. I used the RAIN-X kit. I bought it at WM for $9 and change.
When I had full coverage insurance I had SAFELITE come to my house and fix a chip about the size of a dime. You never could tall where it was after the repair.
Rain-X® Windshield Repair Kit - Rain-X
Rain-X® Windshield Repair Kit helps minimize the appearance and stop the spread of chips and cracks in your windshield. It removes air from the break, fills it with durable resin and makes it even stronger than before. For best results, repairs should be made as soon as possible after the damage...
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Definitely get it fixed.
Had the original windshield replaced on my Genesis a year ago. Used a good company I've used many times before, but it just isn't the same, even with it being OEM glass.
Had the original windshield replaced on my Genesis a year ago. Used a good company I've used many times before, but it just isn't the same, even with it being OEM glass.
Yep, bring by your favorite glass shop ASAP. As long as it's not in the line of sight of the new sensor lane assist cameras and stuff or driver's vision they should try to repair and if it's still or doesn't work they'll put that fee toward a new windshield. At least that's what shops I've worked with will do.
Around here no one will fix a crack anymore
Used to be places that would do a crack clear across if you waived the warranty
Bleh will have to try and drill and fill myself
Used to be places that would do a crack clear across if you waived the warranty
Bleh will have to try and drill and fill myself
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