Process to Get Your Cracked Windshield Repaired on Your Car

There will come a day where almost every vehicle will have to deal with a chipped or cracked windshield. Luckily auto glass can be repaired if the chip or crack is small enough, which can save you from purchasing a new windshield. You can even repair a cracked windshield yourself.

Have Your Auto Glass Professionally Repaired

Auto glass can be repaired if the crack is not longer than 12-inches. A chip in the windshield can be no larger than the diameter of a quarter.

You can search MerchantCircle for local auto glass repair locations or consult your phone book. Most auto repair companies do not charge upfront fees; however, they do bill your insurance. If you do not have glass coverage, your insurance company may not pay and the cost will be passed onto you.

Try to find an auto glass repair company that uses the latest computer aided prism method of repairing auto glass. Although the old suction method is still a good way to repair a cracked windshield, the prism method creates a stronger, longer lasting bond.

These companies usually guarantee their work, so you’re protected against further damage if they failed to do the repairs correctly.

Repair Auto Glass Yourself

You can purchase a do-it-yourself windshield crack repair kit at most auto parts stores like AutoZone. These kits use a clear resin that bonds with the glass and restores its integrity. It is a simple and easy process to fix a cracked windshield yourself.

• Remove any lose glass from the crack


• Clean the area completely


• Dry thoroughly


• Place suction cut over the crack


• Pour repair material into the tube and plunge


• Remove the suction cup after one minute


• Place film over the cracked area and smooth


• Wait 15 minutes


• Remove the film and scrape excess material from glass