Repair Instructions for a Chipped Windshield

When a windshield gets chipped, it is important to repair it quickly in order to avoid worse conditions, such as cracking and shattering. You can pay to have this done at an auto repair shop, or you can do it yourself using a windshield repair kit.

Things You'll Need

• Windshield repair kit
• Glass cleaner
• Rag
• Hairdryer
• Razor blade

Instructions

1. Clean the chipped area with glass cleaner. Dry the area with a rag. Use a hair dryer if you want to be more thorough.

2. Attach the suction apparatus centrally over the chipped area of the indoor side of the windshield.

3. Attach the adhesive disc over the chipped area on the outdoor side of the windshield. If the disc does not already come with a hole prepunched in its middle, make a hole with the tip of the cone piece before attaching the disc to the windshield.

4. Attach the back of the cone piece to the hole of the disc by removing its adhesive backing and pressing it onto the middle of the disc. Make sure the cone is directly over the chipped area.

5. Insert the resin-filled syringe into the cone and draw its plunger outward to create a tight air seal. Once the seal has reached maximum strength, push the plunger inward so that the resin empties inside the cone and onto the damaged area.

6. Leave the suction, disc, cone and syringe right where they are for 10 minutes so that the resin can cure. Carefully remove everything.

7. Remove any excess resin off the chipped area with a razor blade. Carefully slide the blade across the newly repaired area, removing the extra layer of resin.

References

• Zaheer Kahn: How to Fix a Chipped Windshield
• Autos.com: Dangers of Driving With a Windshield Chip
• Mike Allen: Repairing Windshields