[V8] Windshield crack 8 inches.

[Seamus O'Carey]

A few years ago I had a friend who was the manager of a Novus Auto Glass. I
had a rather long (at least 12") crack in my windshield that went to the
edge. Because we were friends he went to the trouble of fixing it, but he
made to mention that I shouldn't expect the results to be all that great.
Surprisingly though, it hadn't leaked or gotten any bigger when I sold the
car several years later.

Basically, if you know the right person it technically *can* be done, but
even with my story above, don't expect too much. It's hit or miss at best.

Seamus

On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Tony and Lillie <
tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I'll second this. Worked for a glass place for a year, when they come from
> the edge there is nothing you can do. If it's filled, it will immediately
> flex and re-open. Time for a replacement.
>
> I did once fill a long crack (about 12in) but it was in the center of the
> W/S. Lasted about 8 months, still was looking good. However, he had another
> crack from the edge, time to replace. They don't use salt in MT, only
> gravel and sand. Does not rust cars, but sure takes a toll on the front
> paint surfaces and glass/headlights.
>
> Tony
>
> ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Re: [V8] Windshield crack 8 inches.
>
>
>  Windshield repairs are really only for localized stone chips. Once you
>> have
>> a crack like that it's done. Luckily our windshields are shared with Audi
>> 100/200/5000 models. Just majesty sure it has the windshield antenna.
>>
>> You want expensive? Don't break the rear glass!
>>
>> -Ingo
>>
>
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