"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
03/23/2019 at 12:23 • Filed to: Windshield
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"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
03/23/2019 at 12:23 • Filed to: Windshield | 0
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A long time ago I got a chip in my 911 windshield, that I’m finally getting around to fixing. Called a local repair shop and they kept trying to upsell me that I need a new windshield, saying that their manager thought it would certainly spread. Given the miles and summer temps I’ve put it through, I personally think if it was going to expand, it would have done already. After saying the sales rep then started going on how noticable the repairs are.
piece of tape to show location.
From the inside it looks like one of these.
Given how tiny it is (@ dime) do you notice the resin? or does it leave a ring where the suction cup is? Thank you
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 12:57 |
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Most of the time, the repairs come out almost unnoticeable. I’d say you have little to loose by repairing it, considering I’ve usually been charged $40 or less to have them done. I’ve gotten the DIY kits from the parts store for around $10 and had good results with them on small chips.
DipodomysDeserti
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 13:01 |
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Sealing chips is really easy. They sell a $15 kit at most stores. Just do it yourself and if it’s too noticeable or spreads have it replaced.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 13:10 |
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When you do find out, let me know. I had my windshield replaced last fall, and about 3 months after, got a chip just like the picture on the left.
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gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/23/2019 at 13:21 |
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My be a couple weeks, as Im going to be swamped at work for the next 9 days.
Gerry197
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 13:23 |
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A proper repair will not spread. In fact, on my old Ford Ranger, I have 3 cracks that I didn’t bother to fix, and none have expended for many many years.
However, my new F150 has had two small cracks that grew to be about a foot long each after a few hours sitting there. Probably due to the curvature of the windshield and stress put on it.
I choose to repair those long cracks because they are located on the passenger side away from my field of view. They are quite noticeable however due to their sheer size, but I don’t plan on replacing the windshield unless I get a large crack in my field of view.
It would suck to go through the process of replacing a windshield only to have to do it again in a short time. I recommend you chip repair that and wait until you get one right in your face before you get a new windshield.
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> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 13:57 |
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The repairs are pretty invisible once all done. But go to a pro, don’t try the DIY kits, they don’t last. I’ve got one windshield with three separate chip repairs that are holding up fine. $30 a pop and your good to go.
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> DipodomysDeserti
03/23/2019 at 13:58 |
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No! Those kits don’t last. Just pay the $30 for a pro to repair it
66P1800inpieces
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 14:20 |
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How is the rest of the windshield? My Golf windshield needed to be replaced and I am glad I did as the old one was 18 yrs old an generally peppered with little imperfections. The new one is so much clearer that I enjoy driving the car even more.
Urambo Tauro
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
03/23/2019 at 16:08 |
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Same here. I used the Permatex kit, and followed the instructions to a T. I t’s held up pretty good t hrough the heat cycling of Michigan weather for several years now.
facw
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/23/2019 at 19:16 |
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Certainly seems like it should be repairable from what I’ve seen.
Note also that some insurers waive deductibles for repairs (presumably on the assumption that preventing larger cracks may save them money down the road).
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gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> 66P1800inpieces
03/23/2019 at 22:01 |
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The rest is good which makes me hestitate fi ling for a small chip unless necessary. When my 914 had a chip the rest was so pitted, it was fuck replace and go new. thank you mercy chip