Car Windshield Repair Kit – Windshield & Glass Repair Tool Set for Half-Moon Cracks or The Combination Cracks

I had a small crack in the top right side of my windshield and had looked for different ways to repair it. Ran across this on Amazon and gave it a shot.It worked pretty well. I messed up slightly on the first go around and used too much adhesive, but was able to try it again and it worked well.Instructions were simple and straightforward. I actually watched a couple of YouTube videos to see how it was done beforehand, so that helped as well.I'd recommend it for an inexpensive way to take care of small cracks.

(Please keep in mind that, for purposes of this review, I'm the idiot.)This kit is a simple, relatively easy-to-use, and cost-effective way to seal windshield nicks. As others have noted, it takes a bit longer than the promised "20 minutes", this being how long the two, timed 10-minute filling steps take. Curing (hardening of the resin) takes 20-60 minutes, depending on temperature and how much sunlight there is, and prep and cleanup are another 10-15 minutes. Still, not at all bad for something that can save hundreds of $$$ of windshield replacement. And the final outcome is both durable and cosmetically near-perfect.However, in the hands of the wrong person (me) the outcome can be disappointing. I've discovered 2 ways to ruin a windshield while using this kit, the second of which should probably be warned about in the instructions.Way #1 to destroy the windshield: Place a 100W lamp (with reflector) very near the windshield before repair, for the purpose of pre-warming the glass and speeding up curing of the resin. The result? Small cracks become BIG cracks. Turns out a heat source too close to a cracked windshield results in a very badly cracked windshield, as thermal stress from the lamp enlarges/lengthens the cracks quite nicely. Oops.Way #2 to destroy the windshield: Press too firmly near the site of damage when applying the seal and pedestal compenents of the kit to the glass. Users are instructed to press these down and to ensure a good seal, but it turns out that pressing TOO hard causes -- you guessed it -- the cracks to enlarge/lengthen. The result? The 1-inch spider becomes, in the blink of any eye, four 6-inch cracks running out in different directions ... and windshield replacement becomes mandatory. Sigh.But dodge these bullets and you have a pretty good chance of being very, very happy with this repair kit. And now some parting suggestions for improvement:(1) Include in the instructions the above cautionary note about not pressing too firmly near the site of damage.(2) Include in the kit the pin described in the instructions as being included in the kit (which it isn't).(3) Have a toothpick on hand while using the kit, so that (during Step 5) you can free air that gets trapped in the pedestal while adding resin.That's all. Good luck!

I've used a number of DIY glass chip repair kits in the past. There are a lot of rocks in the Ozarks and it seems a windshield is always getting hit. This was by far the nicest quality kit I've used. The materials were sturdy and well thought out. It worked well.My only negative would be that no one sells a mega kit. . . something to fix a big crack. I've got a 2" diameter spot with multiple cracks that looks like the bottom of a pop bottle. None of the cracks are running, but no one offers a kit with pads big enough to cover it.I'll buy this kit again. . . the next time a rock hits the windshield.

Purchased a lease-return 2016 Ford Escape that had a discount of a couple grand because of a couple of rock chips. The paint was easy with a touch-up pen and a bit of sanding and polish, and the rock chips were small enough that the repair kit was worth trying.1.) This isn't for large spider cracks, or anything that penetrates past the inner plastic liner of the windshield. Beyond that, you should replace the windshield anyway.2.) It takes time. The "20 minutes" is incorrect, it's at least 45 minutes in bright sunlight at a minimum, and double that in overcast skies. A cheap UV flashlight will work quite well as the resin is UV-curing, but sticking that to the windshield is a whole other issue.3.) If you have a chip that's right in your field of vision, this isn't going to fix it completely. It will diminish it significantly, and if it's not in your direct vision line, you'll never see it.Each kit comes with two of the foam donuts and can manage two chips. I got three so I could do them all at one time, so with everything my cost was under 45 bucks.I will say that if it's under about 45 degrees F, the adhesive for the plastic doohickey doesn't stick well and can blow off under the "pressure" phase, so warm days are better.If your chips are larger than a dime, this is probably not the kit for you. If they penetrate past the middle layer, you're better off with a replacement. Otherwise, this is an excellent kit.

This little kit is very simple to use, but is a bit time consuming (whole process is about an hour). It also only includes enough adhesive pads to repair two chips. The chips are still very much visible compared to before, but I'm at least hoping the resin will help prevent any cracks from spreading further.In essence if you have a very small chip, this will do the trick. Otherwise, spend the $25 and just take your car to a dedicated auto glass repair center.

I got this windshield repair kit because it had the syringe for suction/pressure. I had two tiny chip/cracks from rocks. Both had a central pit with a 2-3 mm crack running through it. It did very well at getting rid of the pit which was producing the majority of the visual distraction (very close to center of driver's vision).Kit had very clear instructions and all the necessary tools. Took about 30 min where most of the time was waiting for the suction/pressure/curing. In the end, I can still see some of the crack but not the pit at all. I'd say it removed about 85-95% of the visual distraction. They are now about as distracting as a piece of fuzz or dust.