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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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Default Got a couple chips in my windshield. Is it fixable?

I have a couple of small chips in my windshield. Normally I wouldn't even care, but they are a centemeter apart, and have formed a very small crack connecting them. I have seen small cracks later turning into large cracks spanning the entire windshield and I certainly don't want that to happen.

Anyone know if this is fixable as is? If so how much am I looking at to fix it? Worst case scenario, if I need to replace the front windshield, anyone know how much they cost on average (I am sure its a lot).

Perhaps I could post up pics of it for anyone who needs more detail. Any info would be helpfull.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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Well living in FL I couldn't help you out on cost insurance covers them here. But if the crack is going between to small chips then it MIGHT not spread. Call around to a couple local glass guys to get estimates.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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if they were just chips, i believe there are shops out there than can put a clear resin in the chips to repair it. not sure if they can do anything about cracks though. i'd call around to some local glass shops
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Like 68Goatboy said, just call around shops to see what they say. Most can do it cheaply, and most insurance companies do cover small chips in the windshield so you may want to call your insurance and ask.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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hmmm. I will check out some local shops then. Thanks for the advise. I just figured they weren't fixable.
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