If you have a crack in your car's windshield, you need to make sure that you get it fixed as soon as possible. There are many reasons that you need to get any chips, cracks, and dings fixed, including the fact that if you don't get it repaired as soon as possible, the damage could get much worse. After the damage reaches a certain point, repair isn't an option and you will need to have the windshield replaced. If you are going to try to repair your windshield, there are various ways that you can do that.
DIY
One way that you can do it is to try to do it yourself. If you are going to do that, there are kits that you can get at any auto parts store that you can use to try to repair your windshield. These kits generally come with some kind of epoxy or resin. They will also come with a syringe. Some kits have a two-part product, with one of the parts being a hardening agent. Separately, the agents don't do anything, but once they are combined, they are activated. The way that it works is that you use the syringe and inject the resin or epoxy into the crack or chip. The repair agent will fill up the crack and slide in between the two layers of the laminated glass. That will anchor the repair to the windshield and make sure that no water can get into the damaged area, which could cause your windshield to separate and for further damage to happen. While you can repair some damage to your windshield this way, it may not be effective for very long or deep cracks and chips.
Windshield Repair Company
Another option is to have a glass repair company do the work for you. The nice thing about doing it this way is that they can come out to your house or work and do the repair work right where you are. They will look at the damage and tell you if it can be repaired or if it has to be replaced. Either way, the company may be able to work with your auto insurance in order to cover the repair cost. If you require a full windshield replacement, it will definitely be in your best interest to hire professionals.
Generally speaking, if you have a cracked windshield, you need to make sure to repair or replace it as soon as possible.