Chip On My Windshield
#1
Chip On My Windshield
So I'm driving on the highway this morning and I hear a "smack!" and see a small 1 millimeter chip on my windshield. It sorta looks like a small crater and I need to get it fixed. Has anyone used the DIY kits that they sell at the auto parts shops? Or is it just better to take it to a professional and spend the $50.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2
RE: Chip On My Windshield
Most insurance companies will pay for rock chip repairs. It is a hell of a lot cheaper for them to offer that service than pay their portion of a new windshield. Give them a call and ask, it can't hurt.
Cheers!
Cheers!
#3
RE: Chip On My Windshield
My insurance company (State Farm) covers windshields, no questions. Definitely call your insurnace to arrange a pro repair. Or you could leave it as-is, wait for it to crack and get a brand new windshield.
#4
RE: Chip On My Windshield
I called my insurance co. (AIS/Mercury) today and my insurance is so cheap and bare-bones that it doesn't cover windshield damage unless I pay the $500 deductable. I picked up a chip repair kit at Pepboys and the guy at the parts counter said it works. I'll let you guys how how it goes incase you're ever in the same situation.
#7
RE: Chip On My Windshield
The DIY chip repair kit worked ok. I got the type with the syringe and the instructions sorta sucked. It filled it about half of the little chip and there's still a slight mark. I think its because I may have not put enough of the epoxy down. Of course I found an instruction video from the manufacturer of the repair kit on YouTube after I did the work.
Overall, it worked ok. If you're going to have a go at it, look at this video first http://youtube.com/watch?v=HWJ11D2PCPM
The kit was about $10 and having it done by a pro was $60.
Overall, it worked ok. If you're going to have a go at it, look at this video first http://youtube.com/watch?v=HWJ11D2PCPM
The kit was about $10 and having it done by a pro was $60.
#8
RE: Chip On My Windshield
I did the DIY kit and it turned out ok, but mine was more then a chip. Mine went down to the 2nd layer and kinda turned...if that makes sense. I didn't get enough epoxy down, or it wouldn't get down there.
I've done it before on a car w/ just a straight on chip and it filled in real well.
I've done it before on a car w/ just a straight on chip and it filled in real well.
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