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Auto Window Repair - Tips, Repair Kits, and Window Replacement

This Auto Window Repair site is for 'do-it-yourselfers' who love to fix broken car windows or replace them with new ones. But it is also for people who think they cannot fix a damaged window, but might find it a bit expensive to let a car shop do it. Auto window repair might not be as difficult as you think.

Changing a Car Window

As a matter of fact, anyone can do an auto window repair or replacement. Even if you hate cars, you can do this yourself, you only have to dedicate yourself to doing it. It might be a little tough, but the accomplishment is worth it.

So why on earth would you want to do an auto glass replacement yourself, when you easily can bring your vehicle to a body shop and let them do it? Well, I'll give you a couple of reasons:

First and foremost; you're going to save money. Most of the time, when fixing something yourself, you save money in your own labor.
When you have fixed or replaced your car window successfully, you will feel it as a great accomplishment and that's a good feeling.

How to Do It

Before you do anything else, take a look at your car's maintenance manual for instructions particularly to your make and model.

Purchase the replacement glass from a dealer with good reputation. If you want to save even more money you may also go to a junk or scrap yard to find a car exactly like yours and salvage the glass from it.
If the window you want to replace is in one of the doors, you must remove the door panel and unscrew the remaining glass from the window mount.
Put the replacement glass where it should be and use the screws to mount it in place. For this step you may need an extra set of hands.
Test the window to make sure it functions correctly.
Reassemble the car door panel.

When it comes to replacing the front or back, I recommend that you let professionals do it. Remember that your car's windshield is a very weighty safety feature and if it is done wrong, you could place yourself or your passengers in danger.

Fixing a Damaged Car Window

Whilst a chip in your windshield may not seem very important, contamination from environmental debris as well as stresses from changing temperatures can cause it to grow over time, a process that leads to to cracks and much more expensive repairs.

The good news is; it does not have to be like this. By following the steps below and a do-it-yourself auto glass repair kit, you can fix a chip in your vehicle's windshield before it gets worse. Basically there are three steps involved;

Damage inspection
Repair kit selection
Perform the actual repair

Damage Inspection

The first step in any repair process is to inspect and assess the damage. A general rule of thumb is that if your car's windshield damage is limited to a minor chip or knick, it should be repairable. But if your windshield has cracks with long veins, they are usually not repairable. If you are in doubt, approach professionals and ask for their opinion.

Choosing the Right Repair Kit

If you come to that your glass chip - without doubt - is repairable, take a trip to your local auto parts store and purchase the proper window repair kit. Or - for your convenience - purchase it online.

The kit usually include;

a base or stabilizer looking like a suction cup,
a tube containing resin,
an adhesive curing film,
an applicator or injector.

Perform the Auto Window Repair

Before starting the repair, be sure to carefully read the detailed instructions that comes with the kit.

Clean the chip as well as the area around it as careful as you can with glass cleaner. Then dry with a clean towel. Use a safety pin or something similar if there is any debris left in the chip.
Attach the stabilizer or base to the windshield, normally with an adhesive. Be sure that you position it carefully and that the seal between it and the glass is tight so that no air can come in.
To generate vacuum you will have to attach the injector or applicator to the stabilizer. The vacuum will draw the resin into the crack and will protect it from contaminants in the air.
Remove the applicator and stabilizer.
Place a bit of resin on the repair and then place the curing film over it. Remove any air bubbles that may still be present. Let the resin sit for the amount of time indicated in the instructions.
Remove the film.
Inspect the repair; if any part of it is uneven, you can usually fix it with a razor blade. Any excess resin or adhesive remains can be cleaned up with glass cleaner.

By following these steps, you'll find that it's a simple job that can save you a lot of money in the long run.

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