styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 21, 2016 2:16:20 GMT
Anyone try the windshield repair trick that's floating around on FB that uses salt, bug spray, alchohol and water?
I have a little crack in my windshield and I'm curious if anyone has tried it.
TIA
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Apr 21, 2016 2:44:07 GMT
sorry, it won't work. (have a glass shop). How big is the crack?
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Post by danor98 on Apr 21, 2016 2:58:03 GMT
sorry, it won't work. (have a glass shop). How big is the crack? I am super proud of my self because a soon as I read it I said to myself, " I hope freebird sees this" |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Apr 21, 2016 3:00:55 GMT
Have you checked to see if you have glass coverage through your auto insurer? (Mine includes it for no extra cost; I've had to use it once, and it doesn't even count as a "claim.")
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Post by krazykatlady on Apr 21, 2016 3:32:37 GMT
I doubt it works. But I have to say my husband's windshield is a magnet for things flying into it. We've had to replace it twice in the last three years. Next time I may be willing to try this!
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Post by newfcathy on Apr 21, 2016 3:34:01 GMT
A friend in the auto business said bug spray is very bad for your headlights. It breaks down the coating.
In my state, MA, all windshield replacements are covered 100% by your insurance. Up to 3 per year, two of our cars have already had 2 new ones put in. It's been a bad year for us & cars!!
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styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 21, 2016 5:24:53 GMT
sorry, it won't work. (have a glass shop). How big is the crack? Thx for weighing in! I won't waste my time then! The crack started from a tiny chip on the bottom edge of the glass. It comes up a couple of inches, goes across for about 12" and then back down off the edge. It's kinda mostly under the wiper. Eddie-n-Harley, Good suggestion. I did get a new one a little more than a year ago, from insurance. I think we can get one replacement a year. My windshield is crazy-expensive since it has the rain sensor in it. I don't wanna make too many claims on my insurance. Not sure how all of that works! I already pay them enough! Ugh. |
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Apr 21, 2016 12:21:25 GMT
sorry, it won't work. (have a glass shop). How big is the crack? Thx for weighing in! I won't waste my time then! The crack started from a tiny chip on the bottom edge of the glass. It comes up a couple of inches, goes across for about 12" and then back down off the edge. It's kinda mostly under the wiper. Eddie-n-Harley , Good suggestion. I did get a new one a little more than a year ago, from insurance. I think we can get one replacement a year. My windshield is crazy-expensive since it has the rain sensor in it. I don't wanna make too many claims on my insurance. Not sure how all of that works! I already pay them enough! Ugh. Call around. Hit some mom and pop shops they'll probably be cheaper. Don't call safelite they'll be pretty much the most expensive. It can't be repaired at this point. Too large and goes off the edge. |
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 21, 2016 13:11:49 GMT
I don't wanna make too many claims on my insurance. Not sure how all of that works! I already pay them enough! Ugh. Call around. Hit some mom and pop shops they'll probably be cheaper. Don't call safelite they'll be pretty much the most expensive. It can't be repaired at this point. Too large and goes off the edge.
Thx again for the advice!
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Post by anonrefugee on Apr 21, 2016 14:25:57 GMT
I haven't seen it- what's it say? Salt and alcohol sounds more like a recipe for polishing glass- at least rugged kitchen pans.
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 21, 2016 16:19:43 GMT
I haven't seen it- what's it say? Salt and alcohol sounds more like a recipe for polishing glass- at least rugged kitchen pans. It was a video ... There weren't any measurements on it. Just said to mix some water, rubbing alcohol, salt and bug spray and paint on with a sponge paint brush.
freebird says it doesn't work.
Good news though, I called my insurance company and they are replacing my windshield again! YAY!
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