Repairing A Windshield Chip

One will not only be able to save money by fixing a chipped windshield but it could save ones life

. It could be a piece of gravel thrown up high by the vehicle ahead or an act of mischief by an unseen vandal. Either way, debris hitting your windshield will surely to leave a mark. A windshield chip can spread like a web causing a complete barrier of your view through the glass without any warning. Obviously, no one wants this to happen while on the road. In most cases, it is not legal to drive a vehicle if the drivers view is hindered because of chipped windshield.

Luckily, it is moderately easy and cheap to mix minor chips which are one inch or less in diameter. This task requires only less than half an hour and repair kits are easily available from any auto mobile stores. Follow the simple directions.

Things Needed

-Syringe-type windshield repair kit

-Box cutter tool

-Rag

-Glass cleaner

Directions

Step 1:

Use a glass cleaner to wipe the area around the chip and allow it to dry. A rag has to be placed under the chipped area, this will prevent any surplus repair substance from reaching the body paint or smearing the glass.

Step 2:

The hole in the adhesive disc should be pushed out and the paper backing has to be peeled off. The disc has to be centered over the area proposed to be repaired, press it on the windshield using a tab present on the disc facing upwards.

Step 3:

The backing on the side of the disc facing towards you has to be peeled off and a plastic supporting rod has to be attached, according to the directions specified by the repair kit.

Step 4:

The syringe cover is to be removed now and the syringe should be pressed with the repair compound into the support rod. Keep twisting till the syringe is in its position.

Step 5:

Now pull back the syringe plunger and then press and push the repair chemical on the chipped part. The plunging process has to be repeated until the syringe is emptied. Give at least half an hour in direct sunlight for the repair to sit.

Step 6:

The syringe and support rod has to be pulled from the adhesive disc. A box cutter tool or a razor blade has to be used to remove the disc and scraping any surplus repair materials.

Tips & Precautions

-It is important to take safety precautions because windshield repair kits have harmful chemicals that can cause acid burns. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and the vehicles body.

-It is always best to repair a small chip on a windshield before it enlarges into an unsalvageable crack that proves to be a road and safety hazard.

by: Tauqeer Hassan

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