Storms, a crazy party, or a bb gun can crack a car window, which can make the car owner go crazy. Window repair and window replacement can both be expensive. But before you rip your hair out over your misfortune, here are some simple quick fixes for cracked windows.
Shattered Window Pane
If the window has become completely shattered, a temporary patch can be used to stop the chill and hold the care over until a new window can be installed. To put the temporary patch on the window pane:
1. Remove the broken glass from the window with heavy-duty gloves.
2. Staple a few layers of thick clear plastic onto the frame. If you don’t have clear plastic, you can also use trash bags. Use more caution when driving now that some of your field of vision is blocked off.
Crack
If there is a little crack in your car window, you can use the taping method to cover up the crack. All you need is the window taped on both sides with masking tape on the crack to temporarily cover the crack. Resin can also be applied to the crack. Resin repair kits can be purchased at all local auto repair stores. Resin repair kits come with resin, an installation tool, curing strips, razor blades and an instruction sheet. For small cracks, a mixture of cerium oxide powder and water can be applied to the small crack.
Hole
A hole in your car window can be easily fixed without the need of window replacement. If the method is done right, the hole becomes invisible. To fix a small hole in the window:
1. Apply clear nail polish in the hole.
2. Let it dry and repeat until there is a nail polish flush in the hole.
For temporary repair, reinstall a new window or call window repair. TalkLocal can connect you to the best window repair companies in your area.
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