Windshield Rock Chip Repair Advice

[IslaDelDan]

I-45 in Houston has plenty of rocks and debris due to road construction. One hit my Mav's windshield this month and caused a chip about dime-sized. It did not crack past that. Wish I took a pic but did not.
Checked YouTube reviews and used a Blue Star Windshield Repair Kit following all directions. I did the repair in the shade then moved my truck into the sun to cure. I've got to say that I'm impressed with the results and recommend this product for small rock chips like mine.
For under $15 (Amazon and others) you can do your own repair with excellent results. Not perfect as there is still a small mark but I'm pleased with my end product. If you've got a better product let us all know as more windshields are going to get chipped!
Mileage approaching 8K and all is excellent for my Mav!

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[Motorjunkie]

Usually a free repair done by Safelite via your comprehensive policy.

 

[Deleted member 6544]

I-45 in Houston has plenty of rocks and debris due to road construction. One hit my Mav's windshield this month and caused a chip about dime-sized. It did not crack past that. Wish I took a pic but did not.
Checked YouTube reviews and used a Blue Star Windshield Repair Kit following all directions. I did the repair in the shade then moved my truck into the sun to cure. I've got to say that I'm impressed with the results and recommend this product for small rock chips like mine.
For under $15 (Amazon and others) you can do your own repair with excellent results. Not perfect as there is still a small mark but I'm pleased with my end product. If you've got a better product let us all know as more windshields are going to get chipped!
Mileage approaching 8K and all is excellent for my Mav!

That's awesome didn't know there were 'home repair kits'. Don't feel bad about the center mark. I had, I think it was safelite repair a chip on my new Willys. The tech did a great job but it also had the center mark.
Are you sure the glass just isn't soft and thin?

 

[IslaDelDan]

Thanks for the input. The rock was a pretty good smack on the windshield so I don't think it was the glass quality. I've had smaller ones smack and not leave a mark.

 

[Deleted member 6544]

Thanks for the input. The rock was a pretty good smack on the windshield so I don't think it was the glass quality. I've had smaller ones smack and not leave a mark.

I was being facetious. All the talk about crappy paint, soft & thin.

 

[Edge Haley]

Will order the kit asap. My understanding is that the "Blue Star Windshield Repair Kit" needs to be done pretty quickly to minimize the damage. Have a feeling that a major glass repair would be a little pricey if they have to remove replace and realign the windshield camera.

 

[IslaDelDan]

I agree about making the repair pretty quickly and did mine about a week after the rock cracked my windshield. As an update, the repaired chip is hardly noticeable and holding up perfectly.

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