i went out to stsrt my van and there was a crack in the windshield about 3 inches long i have no clue where it came from how do they start??? how can i keep it from getting bigger can I ????
2007-02-22 02:20:48 · 11 answers · asked by tristy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This probably happened while you were driving. A little rock most likely hit the windshield which caused a very tiny chip. From there it grew to what you have now. Unfortunately had you noticed it when it first happened you could of saved your windshield. Now the whole thing needs to be replaced. Check with a reputable replacement shop. This happened to us six months after we bought our new car. The good news, the insurance company paid for half. You might want to look into that. Good Luck.
2007-02-22 02:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that a rock hit your windshield on the edge. I'm assuming your windshield has a black edge around the perimeter. That is where the windshield is actually glued to the body of the van. So, if you get a rock chip there you, 1) hear the noise but don't think it did any damage or 2) don't know that there is actually a chip there so it doesn't get fixed. With temperature changes the glass expands and contracts. With driving the glass flexes with the body. The closer to the edge a rock chip is, the more likely it will spread.
Your best bet would be to go to an automotive glass shop and try to have them drill the end and fill it with chip repair resin. Drilling the end will open the crack up to let the resin in. Just putting super glue on it may not work. The crack may have pressure keeping it closed. Depending on the repair, there will be roughly a 50/50 chance that it will hold and the crack won't spread. Good luck.
2007-02-22 02:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cracks happen because the windshield is a piece of glass. They can start from heat and cold (expansion/contraction), a stone chip, or even body flex (the car body flexes, the windshield does not). Most glass repair shops can stop the crack from expanding by drilling a small hole at the end of the crack to relieve the stress and then filling it with clear epoxy. The rule is that the crack must be smaller than a dollar bill, which is about 4 inches.
2007-02-22 02:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually if you have on of those small cracks cause by rocks or something hitting your windshield, they will eventually develop into larger cracks. you can go to a windshield repair place and have the fill it to keep from growing, but i would suggest just getting a new one. they are relatively cheap.
2007-02-22 02:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by eriq p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a rock might have hit your windshield while you were driving but you didn't know it. it takes a while for it to get bigger so thats why you're noticing it now. you can't keep it from getting bigger, you need to have your windshield replaced
2007-02-22 02:25:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it starts from a stone chip and spreads. Go to where they repair windshields and ask what can be done!
2007-02-22 02:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a little crazy glue and put in on the crack - in most cases it will stop it from spreading.
2007-02-22 02:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several possible ways that they start. But as far as stopping it. Only way is to replace the glass.
2007-02-22 02:25:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
temperature changes such as extreme weather conditions cause the glass to crack... you need to replace your window immediately. if you have car insurance then you should be able to replace it at no cost
2007-02-22 02:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by misterlyle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its called a stress crack.... you can try to get it filled or you may need to replace it.
2007-02-22 09:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by *jA* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋