Help: Crack in windscreen

mazda machine · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: Help: Crack in windscreen

yesterday a padna was goin home and a stone drop out a truck and hit the windscreen and crack it jus above the rearview mirror and it seems to be spreading.where on the east cud we go to get this resolved and any suggestions would be helpful.
i will put a pic of it later today

slow323 · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:54 am Post subject:

once the crack is more than 4 inches long its better to replace the windscreen

brakefluid · Street 2NR Joined: 25 May 2008 Tech posts: 84 My 2NRide:

Captainzaak · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

Bamboo, they'll drill and stop the crack on both ends.

TrinbagoMan · Street 2NR Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Tech posts: 66 My 2NRide:

Right between curepe and hilo on the east main road have a place on the southern side of the road.

mazda machine · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject:

thanks for the responses.he gona get it looked at by 2m.
the crack went in 3 directions tho.it looks like a benz sign actually possibly 2 inches in each direction

GEAR_HEAD · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 am Post subject:

From my experience, even if they drill and fill the crack, vibrations (potholes etc) can lead to it reopening and spreading.
You can try the drill and fill method and see if it works...costs alot less than replacing a windsheild.

thelem · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject:

that dont work na. I did that already (drill and fill) and it still spread. I have to change my whole screen, so best u try and get it changed.

brakefluid · Street 2NR Joined: 25 May 2008 Tech posts: 84 My 2NRide:

I drill and fill 2 windshields already and it worked great. It better to try this option that cost $200-300 before you spend $2000-3000.

GEAR_HEAD · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

rainman · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

what vehicle?

Adrenalinerush · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:45 am Post subject:

well..for future reference, as soon as you get a crack from a stone on d windscreen, immediately put some clear nail polish on that spot. Just a dab...not too much...what this does is seal any tiny spaces that were created by the chip...once this space is sealed, there is no room for a crack to form since expansion is not possible...*on a very minute scale but it happens nonetheless...

gunsmoke · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject:

it have a similar thread, get it repaired before it gets too late #alien

Ravi40 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:00 am Post subject:

Heard there is a guy in central who has the liquid that seals cracks. Instead of drilling. Anyone can confirm ?? I changed 2 windshields in the past because of trucks. Want to save some money.

bushwakka · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

call 761-2744.....windshield doctor....he will come to ur location and fix it right there for $300...bess services!!!

there is some drilling involved in order to put a stop on the crack....the faster u get it done...the better the results

anthonyanthony · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:40 am Post subject:

their a guy in curepe that repairs this , special t services i think.

did some work by him and no complaints , the repairs hold out for a long time ... over four years before another stone completly shattered my windscreen.

He drills a hole to stop the cracks and then apply a special sealer that makes the cracks almost invisible... you have to look good to see the crack. cost is around $200 - 300 .
He even advise you on if the crack should be repaired , the results or if the windshield should be replaced before he does the job.

According to him once the crack appears it should be repaired at soon as possible since the more contiminants gets in ie dirt and water, into the crack the harder it will be to make invisible.

STi-N · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:

call windshield doctor asap

neckto · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

what about when the stone just chip the winsheild, cause it to show (you can feel the gouged area on the outside) but no crack formed really, could this be filled and repaird so that the ugly spot disappears too?

jjcp · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

neckto · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:49 am Post subject:

ok will do

VexXx Dogg · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

rmtuner · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject:

check double zee in El Socorro or Bamboo.

legendkiller@1891 · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

THE SYNDICATE · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

have a guy by the name of Terry.some tuners might know him as well.supplies and installs. real good work! Neutral

mumphee · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:47 am Post subject:

CD4Accord · Street 2NR Joined: 15 Dec 2009 Tech posts: 67 My 2NRide:

In my experience, the drill method works superbly if done right..
There is a fella in Marabella we carried all the cars to when something like that happens.. Saved us a windscreen with a 4" or 5" crack before.. Once he sealed it, it never moved or spread..

Its a nice cheap fix short of having to replace the entire shield... That said, if you do have to change it, Double Z in gasparillo I think it is has excellent prices