Windshield Repair 101 - 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:
Windshield Repair Instructions:
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Note: the optimal windshield temperature for most repair resins is
between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, 10°C to 32°C. Temperatures outside
this range on the low side will cause the resins to be too thick and cure
or flow too slowly where temperatures above this range may cause the resin
to cure too quickly.
Caution: it is important that the resin not come in contact with painted
surfaces or any finished surface on the car as it could cause damage to
the surface.
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Preparation for Repair
Move the vehicle into a shaded area. Repairs must always be preformed
in shaded areas and on windshields that have been shaded long enough that
they are not warm or hot to the touch. There must not be any UV or sunlight
directly on the windshield during the repair process.
Place cloths near the bottom of the windshield below the damage on the
inside and on the outside of the windshield. This is to protect the car's
finishes in the event that resin runs down the windshield on either side
of the glass. It is best to have a drop cloth covering the painted surfaces
such as the hood in around the repair area to a distance that if a part
were dropped or resin dripped from a part it would land on the cloth and
not on the vehicle.
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Remove Loose Glass
Clean or remove any loose pieces of glass from the damaged area with the
pushpin. Do not touch the glass with your fingers as this might leave
oil on the glass.
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Clean Damage Area
Clean windshield around the damaged area with a dry cloth or alcohol towelette
if provided in kit. Do not use any alcohol products that may have perfume
or oils added. Make sure the area is dry and clean before moving on to
the next step. If an air supply or canned air is available, blow the
damaged area to ensure no dust or debris remain in the area to be repaired.
(DO NOT Blow directly into damage at close range as this could damage your windshield.)
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Apply Adhesive Disc to Windshield
Peel the backing off of one side of the adhesive disc. Making sure to
rotate to the disk so that the tab is pointing upward, line up the hole
in the disc with the center of the damage and carefully apply the disk
to the glass. Note; flexing the disk very slightly so that it curves
the middle towards the windshield will allow you to bring the out curved
part into contact with the glass and then curl the rest down going outwards.
Once in place, press firmly all around the adhesive disc to ensure that
the whole disc is in contact with the windshield.
Look at the disc from the inside of the vehicle checking to make sure
there are no air bubbles and that the disk has adhered to the glass all
of the way around.
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