Stone chip repair
06-08-16, 11:07 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
I would definitely fix it before the fracture runs away from the bullseye. I have fixed my truck shields many times. It is quite easily to fix. Go to Pepboys, O'Reilly, they have shields kit repair. Post the pictures.
There are a couple of ways to fix it. 1. Use a pin tag to clean the bullseye and apply the shield kit repair on. 2. If it is big enough, use the SMALLEST drill bit to drill ( not through to the other side), clean out the debris, and apply the shield kit repair. Make sure it has enough resin to hold itself together.
If you don't trust yourself, call this guy....http://www.novusglass.com/services/
There are a couple of ways to fix it. 1. Use a pin tag to clean the bullseye and apply the shield kit repair on. 2. If it is big enough, use the SMALLEST drill bit to drill ( not through to the other side), clean out the debris, and apply the shield kit repair. Make sure it has enough resin to hold itself together.
If you don't trust yourself, call this guy....http://www.novusglass.com/services/
https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-600001...G4EP9FT6RVPZY8
And, how much would your guy charge for such a small chip/nick? Is he mobile around the Bay Area?
I'll post a picture tomorrow, when its sunny out.
06-08-16, 11:18 PM
#17
What brand of windshield kit would you recommend? I found a few on amazon, the best seller was RainX
https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-600001...G4EP9FT6RVPZY8
And, how much would your guy charge for such a small chip/nick? Is he mobile around the Bay Area?
I'll post a picture tomorrow, when its sunny out.
https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-600001...G4EP9FT6RVPZY8
And, how much would your guy charge for such a small chip/nick? Is he mobile around the Bay Area?
I'll post a picture tomorrow, when its sunny out.
I cannot recall how much. It has been a while and it was not that expensive. Look at their website to see if they are local and call them to see how they would charge. Your insurance would pay for it and you can go any where of your choice ( CA law).
06-08-16, 11:34 PM
#19
It stops the fracture from running away from the bullseye. You still can see the repaired area if one looks carefully. Even the professional do it, one still can see the repaired. It will not become totally invisible, but it serves the purpose from spreading.
Last edited by DocT; 06-08-16 at 11:38 PM.
06-09-16, 01:46 PM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Here a photo of the chip/nick.
Idk if you guys can get a clear look, but its pretty small. It did not penetrate thru the glass. I guess it nicked the top layer? And did not crack or spread.
Is it fixable with a fill?
I contacted a Co-Worker's friend from AAA, and he said this type of "chip/nick" is not repairable.
Idk if you guys can get a clear look, but its pretty small. It did not penetrate thru the glass. I guess it nicked the top layer? And did not crack or spread.
Is it fixable with a fill?
I contacted a Co-Worker's friend from AAA, and he said this type of "chip/nick" is not repairable.
06-09-16, 06:38 PM
#22
Here a photo of the chip/nick.
Idk if you guys can get a clear look, but its pretty small. It did not penetrate thru the glass. I guess it nicked the top layer? And did not crack or spread.
Is it fixable with a fill?
I contacted a Co-Worker's friend from AAA, and he said this type of "chip/nick" is not repairable.
Idk if you guys can get a clear look, but its pretty small. It did not penetrate thru the glass. I guess it nicked the top layer? And did not crack or spread.
Is it fixable with a fill?
I contacted a Co-Worker's friend from AAA, and he said this type of "chip/nick" is not repairable.
06-10-16, 07:04 AM
#23
I agree with DocT. I have one that is much larger than that one seems and it was filled and has no spread at all. Get it filled sooner versus later. Dirt getting stuck in there can cause the fill not to attach properly.
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