How to get rid of a crack in the windshield

Dealing with cracks and splinters to your car’s windshield is crucial to ensuring the safety of you and other people traveling in the car. Cracks are often caused by rocks, stones and other debris on the road bouncing off the windshield. In most cases damage is insignificant, but repair should be carried out as soon as possible to stop the weakening crack of the entire structural system of the windshield, which can lead to more serious damage.

Explanation

• Leave the crack alone until you have the time and tools to attempt a repair. Modern automotive windows typically have a laminated plastic coating, which means that while the windshield parts may break or be damaged, underlying glass layers will not explode just by a small crack or chip. There is enough strength in the windshield to keep it intact long enough for you to take the car to a garage or auto repair shop.
• Apply clear tape to the crack if it is more important; Keep a roll in the glove compartment for quick and easy access. Use a large roll so that any small, loose glass fragments are kept intact and to provide adequate preservation of the glass layers and laminate coating. Do not go to the water with the tape though, as you do not want it to restrict your view while driving.
• Park your car on a level surface when you are ready to repair the crack.
• Clean the windshield with soap and water, making sure to remove all dirt from the crack using the motorized rotary tool in your repair kit. You can use the tool to widen the crack slightly as this will make it easier to apply the resin.
• Place the repair stickers on the inside of the cracked windshield. Properly applied, the adhesive should cover as large a section of the cracked windshield as possible.
• Inject the resin into the crack using the pump or syringe included in the repair kit. Avoid air bubbles by maintaining a uniform flow of resin. The resin must contact the inside surfaces of the windshield.
• Attach the remaining stickers onto the resin and allow it to cure for a minimum of four hours to give it time to put on the windshield. When removing the stickers inspect the place closely to make sure the resin has completely cured.
• Take your car to a qualified professional if you do not feel safe to get rid of the crack yourself. In severe cases, if the windshield is broken, the entire glass sheet will have to be replaced.