A chip on your windscreen occurs when it is struck by a rock or other debris. These chips can turn into cracks if not repaired immediately, which causes problems later and will require that the entire windscreen be replaced. Fixing a chipped windscreen yourself is easy with a windshield repair kit. They are available at any hardware store. This will save you money on a mechanic, and you can do it in your driveway.
Instructions
- 1
Clean around the chipped area with glass cleaner and paper towel. Let the area completely dry.
2Punch out the hole in the center of the adhesive disc that comes with the windshield repair kit. Peel off the side of the adhesive backing facing the glass, and place the hole directly over the chipped area.
3Peel off the side of adhesive facing out, and place the pedestal that comes with the windshield repair kit on it.
4Insert the tip of the syringe that comes with the windshield repair kit into the pedestal. Twist it in, until it sits firmly in the pedestal.
5Pull the plunger out from the syringe to suck any air from the chip. Push the plunger back down, slowly, to release the epoxy compound into the chip. Repeat this process 10 times.
6Leave the plunger in the pedestal, and wait for 30 minutes for the epoxy compound to dry.
7Remove the tip of the syringe from the pedestal. Cut the pedestal and the adhesive disc from the windscreen with a razor blade. Clean the area with glass cleaner.
