My winshiedl on my Nissan Xterra has a crack from the bottom center of the winshiled to the center of the winshield that curves to the driver's side, it is about 12" long. It is a single crack (not spidering) that started from what appears to be where a rock hit the bottom of the windshield where it meets the hood. is there a kit I can buy to repir the crack myself rather than buy a whole new windshield? if so, where can i get it and how much would it cost? Is it easy to repair otr is it a painstaking process?
2006-06-11 14:35:32 · 9 answers · asked by irish31 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
only kits i have seen won't fix the crack just the original impact mark - once the crack expands to that size its a goner. Check salvage yards - modern windshields are attached only by a bead of urethane around the opening -you might find it more affordable than you think. Urethane does have special characteristics you will need to buy the right stuff from a supply store sells for around $15 a tube.
2006-06-11 14:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Norman 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I was told that if the crack was longer than a dollar bill the whole windshield needs to be replaced. It is go with Safelite glass they will come to you house and repair it. also, if you have good insurance and don't mind filing a claim, they cover this kind of thing.
2006-06-11 21:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cracked windshield is beyond repair. It must be replaced. However, a stone chip or bruise can be repaired as long as it hasn't started to crack. See a local auto glass dealer.
2006-06-11 21:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost any auto glass replacement company can repair it if a dollar bill will cover it. It takes about 15 minutes and your insurance will probably pay for it.
2006-06-11 21:39:03 · answer #4 · answered by Beware the fury of a patient man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a crack that long, you will need to replace the windshield.
Any crack that you can not cover with a quarter is too long to fix!
2006-06-11 21:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to catch it at the bulleyseye stage.you probably could have a guy to repair it for 40 or fifty bucks at that point.they come to your house.your at the point of no return.its not all that bad.go to a gazer who gets them from salvage much cheaper.dont let them fool you and tell you its new.most glazer s deal with salvade yards good luck
2006-06-11 21:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by baffled 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't be repaired and might try your insurance company. they will know if you have glass on your policy. If you do, you will only have to pay the deductable,if that.
2006-06-11 21:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can fix it with the windshield repair kit
2006-06-11 21:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by winkmuma 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you can't. just get a new one and be done with it.
2006-06-11 21:39:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋