Windshield Repair - Long Cracks - 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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Windshield Long Crack Repair:
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Applying Curing Strips
After applying resin to the full length of the crack and all of the air
has been removed, start at one end of the crack and reapply the repair
resin along the full length of the crack. Place curing strips over the
resin as you go, and lay them onto the glass in the direction you are
going. Use as many curing strips as needed, and be sure not to leave
any air pockets under the curing strips. No pressure is necessary when
applying the curing strips, just lightly place the strips on the glass
and the resin will pull them down to the glass.
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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 them
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.
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