Windshield Chip Repair - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

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WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR

Check with your state and local authorities on the laws for state safety inspection. Some states or

municipalities may not allow chip repair as a viable option for correcting stone damage to your

Although severely cracked or damaged windshields must be replaced, there is something that you can do to

prolong or even prevent the need for replacement of a chipped windshield. There are many companies which

offer windshield chip repair products, such as Loctite's® Bullseye" windshield repair kit. These kits usually

consist of a syringe, pedestal and a sealing adhesive. The syringe is mounted on the pedestal and is used to

create a vacuum which pulls the plastic layer against the glass. This helps make the chip transparent. The

adhesive is then injected which seals the chip and helps to prevent further stress cracks from developing

Always follow the specific manufacturer's instructions.

Small chips on your windshield can be fixed with an aftermarket repair kit, such as the one from

WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR

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