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A special resin is injected into the center of the chip. With the help of some pressure applied with a vacuum, the resin spreads and fills the cracks extending from the center of the chip. The process takes less than 20 minutes. Once it's done your windshield is safe and ready for the road.
Just so, do Windshield Repair Kits Work?
As you can probably guess, we're not generally in favor of the DIY windshield repair kit. But it's not because we repair and replace windshields; it's because, once the resin is inserted into the chip or crack, that's it. If a DIY repair is done incorrectly, there's no way to go back in and fix the damage.
Subsequently, one may also ask, can you see a windshield chip repair?
Why a Windshield Chip or Crack is Still Slightly Visible After Being Filled. This can preserve the integrity of the windshield and prevent further damage. However, upon seeing the repair, you may be a bit concerned. Most of the time, you can still see the crack, chip or star where the windshield was damaged.
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