Before you know it, that little chip in your windshield can expand and form a large crack. The key to treating a crack in a windshield is repaired quickly; otherwise, you may need a complete replacement of the same. Several companies produce kits windshield chip repair including a syringe, adhesive and apparatus to fill the crack. If this method seems too daunting a home remedy simple can be enough to stop a splinter from spreading and avoid the need for an immediate trip to the garage.
Instructions
Repair Kit
- Move your car to a shady area. The sun can dry the adhesive chip too fast.
- Completely dry the windshield clean fluffy towels. When water enters a crack, it moves quickly and acts as abrasive. This moisture can spread cracks and needs to be removed before performing a repair.
- Apply one of the adhesive strips centered on the chip kit windshield. Attach the device on this strip with the cylinder pointing up.
- Remove the cap from the syringe provided and put the tip into the opening of the appliance. It is full of adhesive used to fill the chip. Pull the handle of the syringe up and leave at the peak for a minute. This brings any crack and bubble adhesive prepared for injection.
- Release the handle of the syringe, allowing the adhesive to be pushed into the crack. Repeat this process until a suitable amount of adhesive has been inserted.
- Removes the syringe, the device and the windshield adhesive strip. A small bump should be visible above the crack. Let dry for an hour before removing it with a razor blade. Use a towel soaked in alcohol to remove any remaining adhesive out of the crack.
Nail
- Move your car to a shaded area to prevent premature drying.
- Applying a layer of nail polish transparent outside and inside of the windshield using a nail polish applicator. Brush over any cracks that need repair. Nail polish serves as a temporary adhesive that fills the cracks and prevents them from expanding.
- Move the car in the sun to dry and clean any blasting polish with a clean towel.