Windscreen chip/crack

[fillit]

Managed to get a chip/crack on my windscreen from rocks on the freeway.

It's smaller than a 5c coin and I've taped it up to stop any moisture from getting in.

Is this fixable or would I need to replace the windscreen? I'm in Melbourne, if anyone knows of cheap place to get it fixed let me know.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7876/7mhk.jpg

[mocchi]

x2 me too
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i think you need to replcae for crack like that. not sure though

[dc2screama]

x3
Would also like to know

[lolmclol]

Don't O'Briens have that resin that will fill the crack?

http://www.obrienglass.com.au/Windscreen-chip-repair.2176.0.html

[Renaissance_x]

Some insurance companies fix your windscreens for free.

[Daveho1]

typically for a hit like that you would fill it with resin as said befor. if you would rather DIY supercheap, repco etc have kits for around 30 doller

[fillit]

would prefer a professional to do it to be honest. I'm looking to sell the car so it needs to be somewhat presentable.

as I have third party, insurance isn't an option, O'brien is about $170 or so? I think a new windscreen wouldn't be much more than that

[Daveho1]

haha yeah ok

[fillit]

has anyone tried these guys?

http://www.chippedwindscreens.com/

$88? seems reasonable if it comes with some warranty.

[Daveho1]

they literally just get the kit you can buy at super cheap and pump the resin in, no different to diy.

[charliebrown]

i had lesser chip/crack. would not pass rwc at all, cost me 150 for new screen fitted (corolla)

[integraR]

i had lesser chip/crack. would not pass rwc at all, cost me 150 for new screen fitted (corolla)
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^ which company? can you provide me contact detail?

[muzukashi]

Where abouts on the windscreen is the crack and how long has it been there?

Cracks that have been left there for awhile that are in the driver's direct line of sight - most windscreen companies may be hesitant to use the usual resin & seal method to fix it as it will only seal it but visually it will still be there and customers usually complain that it hasn't been fixed properly hence recommending other options

[charliebrown]

tommy, roys windscreen in dandenong. took literally 15 minutes from when i rolled in. depends on the car but usually 150-200. they told me would be around 200-250 for less common cars like some imports. just give em a call. it came with sick windscreen tint at the top, does mad for glare

[integraR]

tommy, roys windscreen in dandenong. took literally 15 minutes from when i rolled in. depends on the car but usually 150-200. they told me would be around 200-250 for less common cars like some imports. just give em a call. it came with sick windscreen tint at the top, does mad for glare

so cheap

[fillit]

Where abouts on the windscreen is the crack and how long has it been there?

Cracks that have been left there for awhile that are in the driver's direct line of sight - most windscreen companies may be hesitant to use the usual resin & seal method to fix it as it will only seal it but visually it will still be there and customers usually complain that it hasn't been fixed properly hence recommending other options

been there since Saturday morning, might just drive it around until it cracks then I'll get the whole thing replaced if it's around the $150 - 200 mark.

[int5]

Mate, don't drive it around til it cracks.
I went with RACV for my DC5 $97 onsite repair, they'll have to drill into the crack and fill it with resin gel compound.
They also do windscreen replacement, i remember they quoted approx $400 onsite

http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/internet/primary/roadside+assistance/mobile+windscreen+service/windscreen+repair+and+replacement+costs

[urxqsd]

if anyone in sydney needs a contact for new windscreens hit up Russ @ http://www.acewindscreens.com.au

Stone chip fixes from $77

tell him Jez sent you and he will give you a good price on a new window. we use him at the shop when we need a new screen. great price aswell.