Window chips - Anybody ever do a DIY

they don't have glass companies near you that fix chips? I know over here in MASS they have companies that fix the chips. Im pretty sure for insurance covers the cost if you have glass coverage.
 
ABETRMAN said:
Hi All -

So I just move to AZ and in a matter of 2 weeks, I have gotten two small-ish chips in my windshield, one as recent as yesterday. I am wondering if anybody has done a DIY repair on window chips. I found this product on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Fix-Flat-Windshield-Do-Yourself/dp/B000EA5WLS). It appears to have good reviews, just wondering if anyone had any experience with doing repairs.
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This works great if you have a splintering crack. As it will fill it up and seal it to a pin if done right.

If you have "two smallish chips" this won't do anything except for fill it in to make sure it doesn't spread....if you are trying to make a "chip" smaller or appear less, you won't get that. A "chip" is very different than a splinter and/or crack. A chip is an actual bruise into the windshield that cannot be remove in ANY WAY. If someone could, they would be millionaires because no professional shop can make a chip go away.
 
I've used something similar years ago and liked it. It was a glue + needle + suction cup thingy. It would fill it and hide the blemish without air bubbles. It worked plenty good enough for my expectations. It won't make it disappear but will stop any spreading.
 
Yeah...it appears to be internal. Can't feel anything when I rub against the glass. Will probably have to get it replaced (someday). I can deal with it for now!!
 
What's your car insurance? Geico's full coverage includes repair and even complete replacement of windshield with zero deductible.

I used to have a star chip from a pebble strike on one of my long drives. I contacted Geico and they gave me Safelite auto glass as a recommendation to inspect the damage. Safelite came and recommends replacement. They replaced it using OEM glass ($1200 MSRP). Great job from safelite. No leaks or any issues at all.
 
Every insurance is difference obviously. Geico is quite a bit more expensive than my AAA insurance (double/triple in home insurance), but my deductible for windshield is $500, although I can add a plan to my AAA for something like $75 more every 6 months to cover it completely with no deductible and get it replace as many times with no hits on the insurance rate.

I'm pretty sure all insurances you can cover it, but you have to figure out what plan or extra you need to cover it.

I personally don't cover it because I figure my chances are better off just paying the deductible or I could always just lower the deductible.
 
jdTrader said:
Every insurance is difference obviously. Geico is quite a bit more expensive than my AAA insurance (double/triple in home insurance), but my deductible for windshield is $500, although I can add a plan to my AAA for something like $75 more every 6 months to cover it completely with no deductible and get it replace as many times with no hits on the insurance rate.

I'm pretty sure all insurances you can cover it, but you have to figure out what plan or extra you need to cover it.

I personally don't cover it because I figure my chances are better off just paying the deductible or I could always just lower the deductible.
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once a trader, always a trader. lol :smile (2): That's true, again ratio of cost and benefit can vary depending on people's perspective. In my case, Geico was convenient at the time and I was surprised with the glass coverage. Geico probably paid more than what they received from me in premiums that year I had the windshield replaced. What's good about it was that they did not hit me with insurance premium hike the year after.

I am actually planning of switching to a more reasonable and cheaper provider after my next term expires.
 
"once a trader, always a trader. lol" ? I don't get it? :)

What I found is some insurances are cheaper when you have no accidents/claims, some are cheaper when you have one, shop are cheaper when you have many, and it also varies across states as far as what insurances are cheaper.

I've talked to a few agents around here and they say they can't touch AAA prices at all, but if you get some claims on auto with AAA supposedly then state farm, etc might be cheaper. Insurance companies all give all kinds of various discounts too and most agents won't bring them up' you need to ask or call back and ask other agents too. I think I have a good rate with AAA because they check you credit score every year and give big discounts if you rate very high 760+ which I am, offer discounts just for owning a bank of america credit card, etc.
 
On windshield replacement, I believe individual state laws and regulations play a part as well. Some states may require and indirectly pressure insurance companies to pick up the tap in an effort to get more registered cars in compliance.
Also, I don't trust insurance companies when they say a claim won't affect the rate. Sure, its just a coincidence when the rate mysteriously goes up.
 
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