Windshield Repair 201 - Making the Repair
Learn how to repair windshields with our free course on Windshield Repair. Know which Windshield Repair Kits are available and which kits fit your repair needs.
Be informed by seeing a comparison of the kits and processes before
you begin, and be able to determine whether a windshield can be repaired
or needs to be replaced.
These kits are used to repair bullseye, spider web, star, chip, and combination windshield
damage. Some kits can repair cracks. See kit comparison chart
for specifics.
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Making the Repair:
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If the Repair is Incomplete, Repeat 8 & 9
If there is any damage still visible, repeat steps 8 and 9 until satisfactory
results are achieved. Check the resin level in the resin applicator to
make sure there is enough repair resin remaining in the resin applicator
to use for one more time. If necessary, add a few more drops of repair
resin.
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Removing Resin Delivery Device
Remove the apparatus by lifting up on the small tabs or edges of the suction
cups. Have a towel handy to catch excess resin when lifting device from
the windshield, and wipe away excess repair resin from the applicator
so it does not drip down the windshield. Also take care not to allow
any resin to come in contact with the vehicle's finish.
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Apply Curing Strip
Remove resin tube cap with tube tip slanted upward.
While holding the resin tube in one hand and curing strip in the other
hand, lightly squeeze a drop of the remaining resin onto the hole of the
damaged area. Then quickly place curing strip over damaged area laying
it against the glass from bottom to top. This will hold the resin in
place and flatten it to the contour of the glass.
Use the safety razor as a squeegee running it lightly over the curing
strip to push any air bubbles out from under curing strip.
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Curing the Resin
Move the vehicle to an open sunlight area in direct sunlight and let sit
in sun for 15 minutes, or a minimum of 1 hour on cloudy days. Resin will
cure from the natural UV light from the sun. Optionally you can use an
ultraviolet light to activate the UV agent in the resin and begin the
curing process.
Allow the repair resin to cure completely before removing the curing strips.
If the repair resin is still liquid under the strips, leave the strips
in place until the repair resin cures. It could take an hour or more
on cloudy days or with a week UV light.
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Finishing Touches
Once the resin has cured, remove curing strip by carefully peeling it
away from windshield.
Then gently scrape the resin from the surface of the glass using the safety
razor with the blade at a 90 degree angle to the glass.
Finish up by cleaning windshield again with an alcohol towelette or paper
towel and an automotive glass cleaner.
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