How To Repair Cracks and Chips in Your Windshield
Introduction
Maybe you've heard the wince-inducing ping of a rock hitting your windshield the wrong way, or maybe you bought a used vehicle already knowing it had a cracked or chipped windshield. No matter the source, these damaged surfaces should be repaired. They can be distracting for drivers. If ignored, they can spread and widen, turning a simple repair into a complete windshield replacement.
A professional windshield repair can run from $35 to $120 and leaves your schedule at the whims of the repair company. An alternative, DIY windshield repair kits, cost less than $15, can often be used more than once and give you the freedom to do the work at your leisure.
I've seen how well these kits can work, but I wanted to make things a little more interesting for this project. The instructions in these kits often stress the importance of treating the windshield as quickly as possible after damage occurs. So I got my hands on a vehicle with a 10-year-old 'spider' chip, and decided to find out if a little DIY work could make that damage disappear!
Tools Required
Materials Required
- Paper towels or rags
