Crack Repair

guycollegesj · 10-20-2006, 03:54 PM

Hi Guys,

I was driving today and a huge rock hit my car somehow -- i wasnt even following closely, at least a few car lengths.

Anyways, it made a crack the shape of a * ( asterisk ) the size of a penny. The crack did not go through fully.

I've heard you can have crack repair can make the crack unnoticible is that true? Its hard to believe.

What do you suggest?

CG

zzinco79 · 10-20-2006, 03:56 PM

Ignore it......

scm6079 · 10-20-2006, 05:32 PM

I go through at least a windshield a year, sometimes 2 or 3, and yes, you can have it repaired. Depending on the depth of the crack, and how much glass was actually removed from the hit it can be repaired amazingly well. DO NOT just ignore it, as it may spread, and cause you to have to replace the whole windshield. Also, DO NOT wait to get it repaired-- or it will fill with tiny dust particles that will keep it from being repaired properly.

When you have the repair (about $40-$50 out here typically) it will either almost completely vanish, or leave a very small imperfection -- all MUCH better than where you are at now. It will also never spread.

Some shopes recommend covering it with a small piece of residue free tape to keep contamentants out until it is repaired.

Call your local glass shop (like safelite, etc)... When you live in the desert, where everything around you is small rock landscaping, you go through lots of windows...

_Scott

PS - The repair is typically a high pressure epoxy injection process, the "do it yourself" ones are too low a pressure and do not work as well. It only gets "invisible" if the epoxy can reach ALL parts of the crack.

guycollegesj · 10-20-2006, 06:01 PM

Thanks alot i just called Safelite, they even come to your place, charges 49.99. hopefully it does not leave a ugly scar...

Asiann · 10-20-2006, 11:28 PM

My wife somehow always damages the car when she drives it. The last episode resulted in a crack in the upper part of the drivers side. She didn't even notice it!:mad: The dealer wanted $1600. I told them for what. The windshield doesn't even cost that much and they cited $500 for the windshield and the rest for labor. I'm waiting until absolutely necessary to replace it. I'm going to lower my deductible to $0 when I do.

guycollegesj · 10-21-2006, 02:20 PM

wow...thats way too much, you can get generic glass for cheaper...

neuronpetkowski · 10-21-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by guycollegesj

Thanks alot i just called Safelite, they even come to your place, charges 49.99. hopefully it does not leave a ugly scar...

Let us know how it turned out. Post a pic. Good luck.

Kyoshi71 · 10-22-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by guycollegesj

Hi Guys,

I was driving today and a huge rock hit my car somehow -- i wasnt even following closely, at least a few car lengths.

Anyways, it made a crack the shape of a * ( asterisk ) the size of a penny. The crack did not go through fully.

I've heard you can have crack repair can make the crack unnoticible is that true? Its hard to believe.

What do you suggest?

CG

What kind of crack? Windshield; paint; headlights; controlled substances??

guycollegesj · 10-22-2006, 07:20 PM

ops...sorry it was a windshield crack lower left corner. Good thing the crack hasnt grown at all, im posting a pic before and after to see how repairs look.

GoRomeo · 10-25-2006, 12:12 AM

me too. a rock cracked mine on the top corner (passanger side) its like "lunar shape" and its spreading a bit to the right. i try to ignore it but its hard..any ideas guys? thanks

guycollegesj · 10-25-2006, 01:17 AM

yehhhh

Ok the pics are in... The crack repair looked pretty good, you can see a minor hair like crack with 3 branches....but the surface is now smooth and looking much better.

neuronpetkowski · 10-25-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guycollegesj

yehhhh

Ok the pics are in... The crack repair looked pretty good, you can see a minor hair like crack with 3 branches....but the surface is now smooth and looking much better.

Hey, it came out great!

mds82 · 10-25-2006, 11:30 AM

that bottom image doesnt work

AM335 · 03-02-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guycollegesj

yehhhh

Ok the pics are in... The crack repair looked pretty good, you can see a minor hair like crack with 3 branches....but the surface is now smooth and looking much better.

Can you repost the bottom picture please? Thanks.

10-20-2006, 03:54 PM	#1
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scm6079 First Lieutenant 121 Rep 390 Posts Drives: '16 M3, Lotus Exige S260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 Lotus Exige S260 [8.50]	I go through at least a windshield a year, sometimes 2 or 3, and yes, you can have it repaired. Depending on the depth of the crack, and how much glass was actually removed from the hit it can be repaired amazingly well. DO NOT just ignore it, as it may spread, and cause you to have to replace the whole windshield. Also, DO NOT wait to get it repaired-- or it will fill with tiny dust particles that will keep it from being repaired properly. When you have the repair (about $40-$50 out here typically) it will either almost completely vanish, or leave a very small imperfection -- all MUCH better than where you are at now. It will also never spread. Some shopes recommend covering it with a small piece of residue free tape to keep contamentants out until it is repaired. Call your local glass shop (like safelite, etc)... When you live in the desert, where everything around you is small rock landscaping, you go through lots of windows... _Scott PS - The repair is typically a high pressure epoxy injection process, the "do it yourself" ones are too low a pressure and do not work as well. It only gets "invisible" if the epoxy can reach ALL parts of the crack.
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guycollegesj Immunocal 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Thanks alot i just called Safelite, they even come to your place, charges 49.99. hopefully it does not leave a ugly scar... __________________ Immunocal
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guycollegesj Immunocal 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	ops...sorry it was a windshield crack lower left corner. Good thing the crack hasnt grown at all, im posting a pic before and after to see how repairs look. __________________ Immunocal
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1009 Rep 3,898 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	me too. a rock cracked mine on the top corner (passanger side) its like "lunar shape" and its spreading a bit to the right. i try to ignore it but its hard..any ideas guys? thanks
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guycollegesj Immunocal 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Crack Before and After yehhhh Ok the pics are in... The crack repair looked pretty good, you can see a minor hair like crack with 3 branches....but the surface is now smooth and looking much better. __________________ Immunocal
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