How to Temporarily Repair a Broken Automobile Car Window

Though small chips in an car's windshield may seem like a minor inconvenience, they can grow into larger cracks and should be dealt as early as possible. Depending on the nature of the chip, it may be possible to temporarily fill it, allowing car owners to put off the need to completely replace the windshield. The method is recommended for small chips commonly caused by pebble strikes, not for large cracks or deep surface damage.

Instructions

1

Clean the chip and the surrounding area with acetone and allow to dry completely.

2

Remove the adhesive backing from the syringe adapter and apply it to the windshield, centered over the crack.

3

Open the syringe and attach the syringe to the syringe adapter, orienting the syringe as vertically as possible.

4

Pull the syringe handle out as far as possible. This creates a vacuum that removes air from the chip. Hold the handle in this position for about one minute, allowing the air bubbles to finish percolating up through the adhesive.

5

Release the syringe handle, allowing the suction to draw the adhesive down into the chip.

6

Repeat steps four and five until the chip is completely filled with adhesive.

7

Remove the syringe and the syringe adapter and allow the adhesive to cure for several hours.

8

Use a razor blade to remove any excess adhesive from the windshield.