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pgackerman

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Chipped Windshield
« on: March 19, 2015, 09:36:07 pm »

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Received a chip in my windshield today.  The impact area is on the driver side outside my usual field of vision.   It's is a little smaller than a quarter, counting the splitting.

Should I try to get a new windshield or just a chip repair?

I've seen videos removing windshields which required saws...
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2015, 09:51:51 pm »
Chip repair. Its easy
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2015, 10:04:59 pm »

Can you recommend a business?
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2015, 10:22:47 pm »
Oh, i meant get the kit at the parts store. Easy as pie. 
Safe lite is a safe bet. Clearview on Washington rd in Evans. 
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2015, 12:37:12 am »
If you have comprehensive coverage, your insurance company will probably pay for chip repair at no deductible. 
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2015, 06:38:26 am »
Oh, i meant get the kit at the parts store. Easy as pie. 
Safe lite is a safe bet. Clearview on Washington rd in Evans.


Didn't even know chip repair kits were on the market. 
Bought one and sealed the chip before the parade. 
No one noticed anything so the repair must have turned out well.

Thanks guys.

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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2015, 09:43:21 am »
I'd be interested in before and after pictures of the chip repair.
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2015, 03:27:59 pm »
I'll send you a pic.

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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2015, 04:07:35 pm »
Fyi, clear view on Washington rd will replace my windshield on Monday for $235. I broke it shoving an office chair (boxed) into the passenger area. Dough!
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2015, 06:56:29 pm »
It's easier and does less damage if you open the door and put it in.  :D
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Re: Chipped Windshield
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2015, 07:15:24 pm »
Live and learn..... :o
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