If you have a growing crack
or chip in your windshield, you most likely know it needs to be fixed as soon
as feasible. Let us start with the do-it-yourself windshield repair technique
that can be done at home. Most auto parts stores sell or more do-it-yourself
windshield repair kits. You can repair your vehicle using windshield repair ultraviolet lights kits. Each kit comes with a
glass removal device, a suction or stabilizing device, a resin that is injected
in to the crack or chip as well as a sheet or of curing film. Some damages like
the windshield chip repair can be
done using the kit.
The first step is to be define the area you will be repairing is
neat, then you can use the device supplied in the kit or a small razor blade to
remove any loose or semi-loose glass particles. This step is important as any
loose pieces will prevent the resin from making a neat and clear seal in the
glass.
Some kits come with a plunger device for this purpose. The plunger
or tube is released and pressed against the glass several times to remove any
air bubbles. Finally a sheet of curing film is placed over the fixed area for
about fifteen minutes. Then the film can be removed and the area cleaned. If
done correctly it ought to be hard to tell where the chip or crack was.
