Repair kits are available at auto parts stores for the do-it-yourselfer.
Check Your Insurance
Car insurers differ on how they deal with cracked windshields. Most policies that encompass glass breakage Testament approve a repair provided the crack can be covered with a dollar worth. That's approximately 6 inches. For cracks larger than 6 inches your insurance provider may wish a abundant windshield replacement.
Repairing Larger Cracks
Higher damage deductibles might force you to consider repairing a crack longer than 6 inches. New repair technology can mend cracks up to 24 inches in length depending on who performs the repair and the method used.
How is a Crack Repaired?
A small hole is drilled at one end of the crack. Special tools inject a glass healing resin into the crack forcing it the full length of the crack. The access hole is also filled with resin. When the resin cures it is polished to finish the process.
Windscreen cracks should be repaired.You concern a 6-inch crack in the windscreen of your van. A windshield replacement is not likely on your current budget. Can the damaged windscreen be repaired?
