I had a chip in my windshield and was planning to pay a professional to get it fixed. I had a hard time getting time off from work to meet with a pro so I decided to do it myself.
I had done a repair years ago but that kit was not nearly as good as the ones I found recently. For example, this Rain-X kit that I picked up at Walmart.
This project was done on the fly so I didn't get a chance to take good pictures. For example, I did not take any pictures of everything that came with the kit. You can see the parts as I walk through the process though.
The Rain-X kit comes with a solution that hardens in the sun so make sure your windshield is cool and you are not in direct sunlight when starting this project.
The base has four suction cups that hold onto your glass. Make sure it is on nice and tight. The middle section is a screwed in "funnel". In this picture, I showed the base, the funnel section and the screw in "plunger".
Here is a closer look at the base.
Screw in the funnel section so that it sits flush and centered on the chip. It should be tight enough so that the Rain-X solution does not flow out.
You can see the chip in the picture below and how the base is centered over it.
Drip a few drops of the Rain-X solution into the funnel (instructions say 3-6 depending on the size of the chip). Take the plunger and screw it into the funnel section. This will force the solution into the chip.
After about 4-5 minutes release the pressure from the plunger. Take it off then screw it back in. This will pull the air out of the chip and solution then force the solution deep into the chip.
After you screw the plunger back in, check from the inside of the car to make sure the chip has been filled in and there is no air.
Remove the whole kit and drip a few more of the solution onto the chip. Put the attached clear strips over the chip and solution and move the car into the sunlight to harden.
After 5-10 minutes or when the solution has cured, remove the plastic strip and use the included razor blade to scrape off excess solution.
This is the finished product. The kit was pretty good. Much better than the one I used years ago. I am sure a professional would have done a better job but in a pinch, this can be a good substitute.
I wish I had taken a before picture but the chip is barely visible in the picture below.
Of course, make sure you read and understand the instruction when use the kit.
