Windshield repair

cruzthepug · 01-20-2015, 06:27 AM

I caught a small rock yesterday and it made a little ding in my windshield. It's down low and can't even see it from inside but I can from the outside and it bugs me. Anyone had any luck using one of those windshield repair kits from AutoZone etc..... I think 3M has one and Permatex and I'm sure there are others. The spot is small, about the size of a pencil lead.

I would like something to kinda fill up the nick where it can't been seen as easily.

Datsun240Z71 · 01-20-2015, 06:40 AM

Call around to one of the windshield repair companies like Safelite. The charge is minimal ($75 or so), and your insurance company MAY pay for it 100%. I'm sure they can do a better job than DIY.

JARblue · 01-20-2015, 08:10 AM

If your insurance doesn't already cover this 100%, you should consider different insurance

kenchan · 01-20-2015, 01:28 PM

i think griots sold those repair kits, not sure if they still do.

id give it a try. i think they're pretty much all the same besides the packaging.

SouthArk370Z · 01-20-2015, 02:24 PM

I haven't used any windshield repair kits but I know several people that have done so with good results.

Safelite, et al, will do a good job and, as mentioned by others, your insurance should cover most, if not all, of the cost.

Kenwoodturbo · 01-20-2015, 05:44 PM

I've used them with a good deal of success. If chip is fresh. If it's old then it likely will be more noticeable. What I do is when pushing fluid in I use a lighter and heat up the chip from inside the car. Heat the good side of the glass. I typically have insurance handle but have repaired many beater cars with wal mart kit and even when I had safe lute fix one in my work parking lot they did the same lighter trick I mentioned.

YzGyz · 01-20-2015, 06:51 PM

Call around the local glass places. My local Glass place had a deal on unlimited repair as long as it's within there "repairable" specs for for the low low price of $30 for two years coverage. They basically fix all chips that a quarter can hide. Can't beat that.

YzGyz

Memphis370Z · 01-20-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If your insurance doesn't already cover this 100%, you should consider different insurance

Agreed. I had a small nick in my windshield and my insurance covered the repair at no cost. Even sent someone (Safelite probably) to my office to take care of it in the parking lot. I think my insurance company saw it as preventive maintenance - cheaper to fix before it became a big issue and they had to pay for a new windshield. I can't even tell where the nick is after they fixed it.

cruzthepug · 01-22-2015, 06:07 AM

Thanks for the replies....I know my insurance would take care of it but my wife just had to have hers fixed about 2 weeks ago and didn't want it to look strange that we both had to have our windshields fixed within a couple of weeks. I thought if one of the DIY kits would work (without making it look worst) I would try it. The nick is really small, almost like the rock didn't hit it square and just skipped off.

I'll probably just call the insurance

JARblue · 01-22-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzthepug

I know my insurance would take care of it but my wife just had to have hers fixed about 2 weeks ago and didn't want it to look strange that we both had to have our windshields fixed within a couple of weeks.

lol I wouldn't worry about this.

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Originally Posted by cruzthepug

I'll probably just call the insurance

I would do this

01-20-2015, 06:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	Windshield repair I caught a small rock yesterday and it made a little ding in my windshield. It's down low and can't even see it from inside but I can from the outside and it bugs me. Anyone had any luck using one of those windshield repair kits from AutoZone etc..... I think 3M has one and Permatex and I'm sure there are others. The spot is small, about the size of a pencil lead. I would like something to kinda fill up the nick where it can't been seen as easily. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

01-20-2015, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	Call around to one of the windshield repair companies like Safelite. The charge is minimal ($75 or so), and your insurance company MAY pay for it 100%. I'm sure they can do a better job than DIY. My370zpearl likes this. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

01-20-2015, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If your insurance doesn't already cover this 100%, you should consider different insurance Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I haven't used any windshield repair kits but I know several people that have done so with good results. Safelite, et al, will do a good job and, as mentioned by others, your insurance should cover most, if not all, of the cost. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-22-2015, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the replies....I know my insurance would take care of it but my wife just had to have hers fixed about 2 weeks ago and didn't want it to look strange that we both had to have our windshields fixed within a couple of weeks. I thought if one of the DIY kits would work (without making it look worst) I would try it. The nick is really small, almost like the rock didn't hit it square and just skipped off. I'll probably just call the insurance JARblue likes this. __________________ Ark Performance / Eibach / Forgestar (CF10's Daily, F14's Race)/ Project Kics / K&N / Z1 / TWM Performance / RJM Performance / Koni / Hawk Performance

01-20-2015, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think griots sold those repair kits, not sure if they still do. id give it a try. i think they're pretty much all the same besides the packaging.

01-20-2015, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kenwoodturbo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 124 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 11	I've used them with a good deal of success. If chip is fresh. If it's old then it likely will be more noticeable. What I do is when pushing fluid in I use a lighter and heat up the chip from inside the car. Heat the good side of the glass. I typically have insurance handle but have repaired many beater cars with wal mart kit and even when I had safe lute fix one in my work parking lot they did the same lighter trick I mentioned.

01-20-2015, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Call around the local glass places. My local Glass place had a deal on unlimited repair as long as it's within there "repairable" specs for for the low low price of $30 for two years coverage. They basically fix all chips that a quarter can hide. Can't beat that. YzGyz

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