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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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stupid pickup in front of me flung a rock which hit my windshield just below my line of sight through the windshield. it left a crack which looks like an oval bubble (no spider web cracks) in the windshield. does anyone have experience getting these cracks filled/repaired? cost??? visibility through repaired area?
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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From all the glass guys I've talked to it seems that the rule of thumb is if the damage is bigger than a quarter then it's not fixable. So I've been told. Should be no more than $20 to fix.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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go to your walmart, auto section and look for aut glass repair kit.. it's $6.99. done it many times, they use a special glue and needle to repair it.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by white rocket &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Should be no more than $20 to fix.</TD></TR></TABLE>

HA!

Safelite.com charges 55.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

HA!

Safelite.com charges 55.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's too much. I'm talkin' 20 bucks Canadian too. What's that; like 5 bucks US. j/k.

If y'all lived near me I'd hook you up.

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

HA!

Safelite.com charges 55.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's what comprehensive insurance is for. I've had numerous repairs done, and the work was always completely covered by insurance. The shop I use bills the insurance company directly, so I just sign the receipt and I'm all set.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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windshields are free in the state of florida... looks like you got owned.

to rednecks driving pickups hurling pebbels.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That's what comprehensive insurance is for. I've had numerous repairs done, and the work was always completely covered by insurance. The shop I use bills the insurance company directly, so I just sign the receipt and I'm all set.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'd only report comprehensive damage if it was large in nature. not a petty $50 dollars.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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call your insurance, comprehensive covers. they fixed the rock chip in my glass
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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i got this permatex repair kit..and repaired window..after removing kits..crack is still there..i dont know what i did wrong..but i think crack is between glass that syringe cant get in.. any ideas??

btw: is it too late to fix it again? when kit is resined?? i dont wanna pay $35 for little crack
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Sounds like you need a new glass.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like you need a new glass.</TD></TR></TABLE>

why? cause i got little rock chip???

btw: this gay stuff is not resining..aghhhhh
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 255.255.255.255 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'd only report comprehensive damage if it was large in nature. not a petty $50 dollars.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You don't get hit with any points for rock chip repairs. I used to be in the business--if you've got full coverage, then you can have these repairs done at no cost. It's in your insurance packet that you get when you sign up with an insurance company (under "Windshield repair" section). I've only run into about 2 companies that will not cover, but they're usually small local insurance companies. Most of the major ones, like State Farm, Nationwide, Geico, etc will cover it 100% and it WILL NOT affect your insurance premium at all.

Also, those cheap kits you get at WalMart won't really do anything at all. Waste of money, IMO.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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Had the same problem myself. Paid $45 for a small "point" in my windshield. Repair was good but you can still see what looks like fluid on the inside of the windshield.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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How about a scratch from wipers?
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aquafina &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How about a scratch from wipers?</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh ya i also want know that too..my friends car have that problem..damn that scratch is pretty deep tho..lol
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