Windshield repair
01-30-2008, 04:04 PM
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Had to use it a couple times,totally covered by insurance,no charges.
It works great on small chips,and stars;you HAVE to know where they were.
And the repairs last;had a rock chip,(star,the size of a dime)repaired on the CRX,about 4 - 5 years ago,and it still as good as day one.
Not sure on cracks though,specially,if they are long cracks;anyway,the tech.will tell you if he can do a proper job,or not.
Good luck.
It works great on small chips,and stars;you HAVE to know where they were.
And the repairs last;had a rock chip,(star,the size of a dime)repaired on the CRX,about 4 - 5 years ago,and it still as good as day one.
Not sure on cracks though,specially,if they are long cracks;anyway,the tech.will tell you if he can do a proper job,or not.
Good luck.
01-30-2008, 04:17 PM
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[QUOTE=RedY2KS2k,Jan 30 2008, 06:00 PM]Headchef,
That's a snapshot from an airshow in September in Columbus, OH. They had the P51's flying formation with modern jets as well as with each other: the difference in size is indeed impressive. I think that's an F15, but I wouldn't argue if someone says different.
That's a snapshot from an airshow in September in Columbus, OH. They had the P51's flying formation with modern jets as well as with each other: the difference in size is indeed impressive. I think that's an F15, but I wouldn't argue if someone says different.
01-30-2008, 04:37 PM
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I had a chip repaired on my '01 and on my '05. It helped. I was told that it would stop the chip or crack from getting worse and the chip or crack didn't get worse. I guess it works.
01-30-2008, 04:49 PM
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When I worked at Fedex we had a guy come in periodically to fix the nicks in windshields. He told me as long as a crack hadn't started and the chip was smaller than a dime it could be fixed.
He fixed several for us, and they all held with no bad results. There really wasn't an issue with visibility unless it was directly in front of your face.
This was about 8 years ago, I'm sure the technology is even better now.
Willinathen
He fixed several for us, and they all held with no bad results. There really wasn't an issue with visibility unless it was directly in front of your face.
This was about 8 years ago, I'm sure the technology is even better now.
Willinathen
01-31-2008, 02:54 PM
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Had several chips in an accord. You had to look really close to see them after the fix. A BIG difference. I agree that a lot probably depends on the tech doing the work. I would certainly recommend asking around to see who does good work. Insurance will generally cover chip repair with no deductable as they often come out way better than if they pay for a windshield replacement, even after a deductable.
01-31-2008, 02:59 PM
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For perspective, yesterday I had to have my windshield replaced due to a rock hit which caused an inspection-failing crack. The cost was $250 (before tax & tip) installed. This was for PPG glass which is a dead-on ringer for the Honda glass (black around the edges, oval hole for the VIN) including the mirror bracket which came pre-adhered. The black vinyl molding which surrounds the glass was carefully removed and reused. Incidentally, had the molding been damaged, a new piece would have been an additional $75. (FWIW, the molding is glued on with the same caulk that seals the windshield in place.)
The third day I had my S, I got a chip in the glass, eye-level, smack dead-center on the driver's side. It's gone for the time being.
The third day I had my S, I got a chip in the glass, eye-level, smack dead-center on the driver's side. It's gone for the time being.
02-01-2008, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by willinathen,Jan 30 2008, 08:49 PM
He told me as long as a crack hadn't started and the chip was smaller than a dime it could be fixed.
02-01-2008, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Homo Sapien,Jan 31 2008, 05:59 PM
For perspective, yesterday I had to have my windshield replaced due to a rock hit which caused an inspection-failing crack. The cost was $250 (before tax & tip) installed.