Auto Glass Repair: Some Do It Yourself Tips

It's a beautiful day; the birds are singing, you love your life, job, children, everything. You're singing along to your favorite tune driving down the freeway, when BAM! A rock flies through the air and lands smack dab in the middle of your windshield. What can you do? Well, depending on the extent of the damage, it is quite possible to repair a the place that is cracked or chipped. In this article, we will outline instructions set in place to help you perform a DIY auto glass repair.

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Step 1 – Begin by purchasing a windshield repair kit through your local auto supply shop. These bundles typically include a small bottle of resin, suction cup, and various rags. Most are fairly inexpensive.

Step 2 – Make sure the surface of your windshield is clean. Using a razor, pick out any loose, or small pieces of glass from the chip or crack. Wipe the area with window cleaner and allow drying.

Step 3 – Attach your suction cup to the problem area. Make sure the hole is directly over the chipped surface. Press the device down toward the glass and slide the arms of the X-frame in order to adjust the position of the hole if needed.

Step 4 – Insert the threaded plastic tube into the hole on the suction device and screw it in until it is tight. Take a minute to enter the car to make certain the rubber tip of the tube is placed just above the chip.

Step 5 – Place the resin tube into the tube situated in the suction device. Be sure that the resin cap is open. Squeeze roughly three drops of resin into the tube and onto the crack or chip. Next, take the plastic tube's center plunger and twist all the way down, pushing the resin into the chip.

Step 6 – Wait a few minutes in order to allow the resin to settle and remove the entire kit from the windshield. Place a sheet of clear finishing film over the surface, and using the dull side of the razor, smooth the resin over the crack or chip.

Step 7 – Remove the finishing film after a 10 minute period and make sure the resin had dried completely. Scrape away any excess resin from the surface.

And that's it! Congratulations on your new windshield repair. You can rely on it and sit back and enjoy.