2006-08-15 15:23:35 · 12 answers · asked by chill willy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Clear fingernail polish.
Just kidding, I couldn't resist.
The best thing to do is call around to shops that replace windshield glass, and they can also give you a price on treating an existing crack. (Some can be helped and some are too far gone.) Check with your insurance company - depending on your coverage sometimes they will pay to have the little knicks treated to avoid having to pay for a whole new windshield down the road.
Good luck!
2006-08-15 15:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by davis0375 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The principle is to drill a hole at the end of the crack. This will prevent the crack from spreading. However, I will not trust a novice to drill into my windshield.
Check the yellow pages for a windshield repairer.
You can treat a crack in the distributor the same way.
2006-08-15 15:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by springday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cracks usually can not be fixed. Chips often can be fixed if caught early. It's best to take it to an auto glass installer to have it repaired. You can buy a windshield repair kit at most parts stores which is made by Permatex. But it does not compare to the quality of the materials and techniques used by professionals. It cost a few more dollars than doing it your self but it will be a much better repair.
2006-08-15 15:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by lowrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern windscreens don't crack so easily anymore.
20 or 30 years ago you would see cars driving around with no windscreen because it had either smashed or had cracked so badly the driver has smashed it on purpose and was making his way to get a replacement.
You just don't see that anymore.
If the crack is not too bad and not at eye level, try to ignore it.
2006-08-15 15:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only help is NOVIS and CHIP REPAIR. The methiod is drill down to the plastic layer applie a vacuum then send in superglue. On four year old cars buy a new windshield and be amazied you can drive into the sun! and read street signs!
2006-08-15 15:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super glue will stop the crack from spreading but can get extremely messy and cause more problems than it fixes.
2006-08-15 16:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by huricanelance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read a little clip from a book that says clear nail polish with stop the crack from spreading....It's great for nylons too!
2006-08-15 15:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have car insurance, most companies with let you get it fixed for free. Call your insurance company
2006-08-15 15:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes go to a glass shop
2006-08-15 18:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by freeman3905@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO-IT-YOURSELF SAFETY GLASS REPAIR KIT
Check with www.jcw.com
2006-08-15 15:37:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋