Car Window Repair – Do-It-Yourself Instructions

Tips For At-Home Car Window Repair

It's always a hassle having to deal with the annoyance of an automotive windshield repair. And the total windshield replacement cost can add up to much more than originally expected. However, if you want to take on a job like this yourself to save some money, a car windshield repair can be done yourself.

Here's a step-by-step do-it-yourself guide:

Cleaning

The first step is to choose a cleaner that is alcohol based. You don't want to use any cleaners that are ammonia based. After you have finished cleaning the surface, dry the area with a soft terry cloth.

Then make sure the chip or scratch is fee of dirt and debris.

Filling The Scratches

The next step is to make an equal parts solution of jeweler's rouge, glycerin, and water. Add 2 teaspoons of each ingredient and mix well. Once you have done this, apply the solution to the scratched area.

Then fill in the crack with the solution. Just be careful not too press on the surface of the glass, or the crack may become worse. It takes about 30 seconds for the area to cure.

For deeper, more serious cracks, repeat the process until the crack is cured.

Treating Chips

To treat windshield chips, the process is much the same, but the approach is different. You'll first need to buy a chip repair kit, which can be located at almost any automotive supply store or major retailers like Wal Mart for about $15 to $20.

These repair kits will typically contain suction cups and small jigs. Additionally, resin bags will be included to help keep the glass flat. Just follow the instructions provided with the windshield repair kit.

Repairing Water Spots

Water spots are the result of minerals from water left standing on the windshield. The best way to prevent water spots is to thoroughly dry the windshield after it has been wet.

But you can polish away the spots. Much like paint, glass can be polished. Just apply the polish by hand or buffer, and when polishing just be careful not to use too much pressure.

After the polish has begun to dry, quit polishing and buff away the remaining residue with a micro-fiber towel.

When to Have Your Car Window Repair Done By a Professional

It's one thing to take on minor cracks, nicks, abrasions, and chips yourself with a do-it-yourself kit, but if the damage has caused stars, major cracks, huge missing chunks, or spiders, don't make matters worse by trying to take care of the problem yourself.

Go to a car window repair professional and take care of it the right way.