How to Repair a Rock Chip in a Windshield

Minor chips and cracks in a windshield don't always require a trip to the repair shop. Left untreated, the damage may spread quickly in cold weather, a rainstorm or from bumps in the road. If a minor crack spreads, you also risk failing a state inspection or receiving a fix-it-ticket. However, with a windshield repair kit and an hour of time, repairing a chip is a fairly simple process.There are numerous windshield repair kits available at most auto parts stores.

Instructions

1

Remove any loose glass inside the chip with a razor blade.

2

Clean the chip as well as a 2-foot radius around the area with a mixture of dish washing soap and water followed by denatured alcohol. If the kit has a doughnut-shaped or O-shaped adhesive, press it firmly onto the windshield around the chip. This will prevent the resin from trickling down the windshield.

3

Press the plunger on the resin-filled syringe to completely fill the chip with resin.

4

Use the razor blade to gently shave off any protruding adhesive after it has cured for several hours.