How do you repair a windscreen chip?
When a laminated windscreen is chipped or cracked usually only the outer layer of glass is broken. The good news is that windscreen chips can often be repaired, depending on size and location.
When repairing a windscreen chip the following steps are completed:
- Firstly the area around the chip is cleaned and dirt and debris are removed from the impact point using a probe.
- Next a special repair jig is positioned over the damaged area and resin is injected under pressure.
- Once the resin has fully penetrated the impact crater a UV lamp is used to cure the resin.
Is the process weather dependent?
How long will the entire process take?
A windscreen chip repair will usually take 30 minutes to complete
Will I notice the original damage after the repair is complete?
Once a windscreen chip is repaired the damaged area will not totally disappear. There will usually be a small scar/mark left in the damaged area; the scar can often visually resemble a small dried raindrop.
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