Rock Chip In Windshield
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Rock Chip In Windshield
It's small, less than a half-inch in diameter. Classic looking, and clean.
Anybody ever used the services of those that use a very thin resin and vacuum to fix this?
What were your results?
Clear?
Cost?
Would you do it again?
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Anybody ever used the services of those that use a very thin resin and vacuum to fix this?
What were your results?
Clear?
Cost?
Would you do it again?
Pop
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From: Monroe Michigan
Pops, my shop repairs a half dozen stone chips a day, and about 80% of them you can barely tell. Get it done as soon as possible, because you get the best result if it clean. We charge $ 30.00 first one, then ten dollar their after. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of the repair. and it should take about 15 to 20 minutes. If it is in your direct vision, (Eye level) you may get a noticeable glare at night with on coming lights. Good luck.
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I have had it fixed. 20-30 bucks and you can't even tell now.
The guy used a small diamond dremel bit to drill a hole in the center of the chip, then used this suction cup doo dally to pump the clear resin, then used a cig lighter to cure it.
I'd say I could do it with one of those kits not after seeing him.
The guy used a small diamond dremel bit to drill a hole in the center of the chip, then used this suction cup doo dally to pump the clear resin, then used a cig lighter to cure it.
I'd say I could do it with one of those kits not after seeing him.
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maevans,
It just happened, and I've got it covered by a small piece of electrical tape to keep it clean and dry.
What kind of shop do you have, general body-repair, or a specialized glass shop?
Pop
It just happened, and I've got it covered by a small piece of electrical tape to keep it clean and dry.
What kind of shop do you have, general body-repair, or a specialized glass shop?
Pop
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SpringerPops...I had one done on a older PU that I had and it turned out ok...BUT......was warned by the repair shop that it might take off like a wild fire during the repair and turn into a big crack!
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
I have had that service performed for me numerous times (Houston area) and have never had a problem. The guy that I use would probably charge around 25-30 dollars and it is guarunteed not to fail.
In short, I woulnd't hesitate for a second to have it filled.
In short, I woulnd't hesitate for a second to have it filled.
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This thing is a classic. Round all the way, with no spider cracks at all. Just a bulls-eye. I'm not worried about it spreading during a repair, just that it will be really visible. It's right in my view.
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Pop, I've had many chips repaired over the years. Some were invisable, some very apparent. It seems to be mostly dependent on the knowledge of the repair person. Just about any auto glass company can do the repair but there is an outfit that is pretty nationwide called NOVIS. I have had good luck with them.
Insurance companies will normally cover the repair charge totally, even if you have a high deductable on glass. Since the winter roads here will sandblast a windshield in 2-3 years, I carry $0 deductable on glass.
Insurance companies will normally cover the repair charge totally, even if you have a high deductable on glass. Since the winter roads here will sandblast a windshield in 2-3 years, I carry $0 deductable on glass.
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
maevans,
It just happened, and I've got it covered by a small piece of electrical tape to keep it clean and dry.
What kind of shop do you have, general body-repair, or a specialized glass shop?
Pop
It just happened, and I've got it covered by a small piece of electrical tape to keep it clean and dry.
What kind of shop do you have, general body-repair, or a specialized glass shop?
Pop