How to repair damaged Auto Glass

Any rock or piece of road debris can cause damage if it hits the windshield at highway speeds. Even when your car is parked, a lawnmower or weed trimmer can start a small rock in the window causing a chip or crack. Fortunately, there are repair kits to seal the damage and prevent the crack from spreading.

Explanation

Assess the damage. Home corrections require a small area of ​​damage, of 1 inch or less. If you are trying to repair a higher damage, consult a workshop auto glass professional. Do not wait. The more time passes, the more likely dirt contaminate the glass. Grit road and even dust prevents the repair material adheres to the glass.

Purchase a repair kit car. You can find kits windshield repair shop in your local auto parts or through an online retailer. Because the repair compound requires daylight to set up, make sure the repairs are carried out during the day.

Clean the damaged area with glass cleaner. Make sure the surface is completely dry before attempting repairs.

Use a small nail or leather punch to punch a hole in the center of the adhesive disc that comes with repair kit. Remove the adhesive backing from one side of the disc, rotating the exposed adhesive side towards the glass. Place the disc on the splintered glass and center the hole in the center of the damaged area.

Remove the adhesive backing from the other side, and attach the pedestal of the syringe. Remove the protective cap from the end of the syringe and push the pedestal, twisting the syringe until it is fully seated.

Pull the plunger of the syringe to remove air from the damaged area on the disk. Hold for a moment, and then slowly push the plunger down to apply the resin on the damaged surface. Repeat 10 times. From inside the car, inspect repair air bubbles. Repeat if necessary. Wipe excess resin compound with a damp cloth. Allow 30 minutes to dry. Pull the syringe from the pedestal and cut the disc and the pedestal using a knife.

Tips & Warnings

  • Purchased repair kit should contain an adhesive disc to keep the resin on the damaged portion of the vessel until dry. The disc has a hole in the center where the syringe is placed. Such kits generally comprise a syringe pedestal resin composition, adhesive disk and syringe. Each kit contains enough resin to repair a chip.