Do Small Pits on the Windshield Need to Be Repaired?
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Small pits on the windshield do need to be repaired. The principle of windshield pit repair technology is to fill the pit or crack with a repair fluid that has a refractive index similar to that of glass. This can cover the crack and prevent further cracking, achieving the repair effect. The car's windshield is made of double-layered glass. Before repair, a glass drill must be used to penetrate the first layer of glass. Care must be taken to control the drilling force to avoid enlarging the damaged area. The repair method for small pits on the windshield is as follows: 1. After drilling, clean the glass debris inside the pit, then use a repair tool to inject the repair fluid into the pit under pressure. The repair fluid will gradually fill the pit; 2. Use a UV lamp to cure the repair fluid; 3. Remove the repair tool and scrape off any residual repair fluid on the surface with a blade.
My opinion is that it's best to repair those small pits on the windshield as soon as possible and never take them lightly. Although they may appear as just tiny dots, they actually conceal numerous safety hazards. Think about it - during daily driving, the windshield endures wind pressure, temperature fluctuations, and bumpy vibrations. The areas with small pits are inherently weaker and could easily develop into cracks under sudden temperature drops or impacts. Once they expand into larger cracks, they not only obstruct driving visibility (especially creating glare during rainy nights due to light reflection) but also significantly increase accident risks. I've seen many cases where people initially thought it was nothing, only to encounter problems later when driving on highways, leading to emergency repairs or even injuries. So for your own safety and that of your passengers, have a professional shop fill them with resin - a small expense for peace of mind. It's also wise to address these minor defects during regular vehicle inspections. Developing good maintenance habits can prevent major troubles.
