Windsheild - I'm mad & sad

[x5user]

On the way of work, a rock, pretty big one about size of quarter, flew onto the windsheild and made damage.


I was so mad but nothing I can do about that. So, I went to windsheild repair shop wihich is called Safelite auto glass. They told me that the damage is not deep enough to do anything.

Is there any DIY to fix the small chip?

Thanks

My X5 is less than 3 weeks old

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by x5user

On the way of work, a rock, pretty big one about size of quarter, flew onto the windsheild and made damage.
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Macro picture please

[UCrewX5]

Over the years I have had several windshield chips repaired. What they can do is so good that you'll have a hard time finding where the chip was. The key is to get it fixed BEFORE it starts to spread into a crack. Once a crack starts then the only option is a complete replacement.

Many insurance companys will pay for a chip repair and waive the deductable because they know that it will save them in the long run by not having to pay for a complete windshield replacement once a crack occurs.

[x5user]

I will post a picture as soon as I take it.

What are they mean by not deep enough? I can feel it with fingertip and visually very noticeable.

I tried to fix the chip with a product called "Fix a Windshield" but didn't do anything.

I about to replace windsheild.

[phil47]

Originally Posted by x5user

I will post a picture as soon as I take it.

What are they mean by not deep enough? I can feel it with fingertip and visually very noticeable.

I tried to fix the chip with a product called "Fix a Windshield" but didn't do anything.

I about to replace windsheild.

Did the chip actually extend between the 2 glass laminates? If so, you will see a dark spot in the middle of the chip. If not, the chip didn't go deep enough and there is nothing that can spread (and therefore nothing really to repair). If it is just a surface chip, it is difficult to repair permanently as any resin tends to wear down or pop out over time.

[Randolph]

That sucks - sorry - I had my windshield replaced a few months ago $1182. I paid 500 and insurance paid the rest

[UCrewX5]

I wouldn't trust a DIY kit for something like this. Do a Google search for "windshield chip repair", and try to localize it by putting in your city/state. There are usually mobile repair services that will come right to you in most major metro areas.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

I wouldn't trust a DIY kit for something like this. Do a Google search for "windshield chip repair", and try to localize it by putting in your city/state. There are usually mobile repair services that will come right to you in most major metro areas.

In addition, many higher end car wash places have repair guys sniffing around.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by x5user

On the way of work, a rock, pretty big one about size of quarter, flew onto the windsheild and made damage.


I was so mad but nothing I can do about that. So, I went to windsheild repair shop wihich is called Safelite auto glass. They told me that the damage is not deep enough to do anything.

Is there any DIY to fix the small chip?

Thanks

My X5 is less than 3 weeks old

I got a crack in my windshield the first week I had it. Yep a rock. Dealer replaced it insurance paid. For your chip?

Yep here's a fix option.

http://tinyurl.com/9gxfk

[x5user]

Originally Posted by phil47

Did the chip actually extend between the 2 glass laminates? If so, you will see a dark spot in the middle of the chip. If not, the chip didn't go deep enough and there is nothing that can spread (and therefore nothing really to repair). If it is just a surface chip, it is difficult to repair permanently as any resin tends to wear down or pop out over time.

It didn't extend btw laminates. But I will try other product that I found from the website that Qucksiver posted.

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I got a crack in my windshield the first week I had it. Yep a rock. Dealer replaced it insurance paid. For your chip?

Yep here's a fix option.

http://tinyurl.com/9gxfk

Thanks Quicksilver I will try to fix it. I will post before and after picture this weekend. Hope it works.

It also says that ultraviolet rays will cure repair compound. I have portable Ultraviolet light gun, I will try it to see if it helps.