What to Do When a Small Pit is Made on the Car Windshield by a Stone?

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AaliyahLynn
07/24/25 4:50am
Go to a car beauty shop for repair. The repair of car glass mainly involves filling the crack with a liquid gel to eliminate the gap. The material used to fill the glass is a highly transparent liquid gel, which can quickly solidify when heated by ultraviolet light, achieving a strength of more than 90% of the original glass. Below is the relevant introduction after the glass is damaged: 1. After the glass is damaged, it should be repaired as soon as possible, because during driving, the windshield not only withstands wind resistance but also continuous vibration. Over time, the original small crack may unknowingly turn into a large crack. 2. The construction process is not very complicated. The main tool is a vacuum injector similar to a syringe structure, whose function is to remove the air inside the glass wound and then fill it with glass repair agent (liquid gel). After several rounds of suction and pressure, at least 90% of the repair space will be filled with the filling liquid. Then, use an ultraviolet lamp to irradiate for two minutes in all directions to solidify the repair liquid.
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SanOlivia
08/11/25 12:28am
Oh, I've seen so many cases of small pits on windshields caused by stones - never take it lightly. Immediately pull over to a safe spot and inspect it. If left untreated, small pits can easily develop into cracks during hot weather or on bumpy roads, potentially causing the entire glass to shatter while driving, which is extremely dangerous! A temporary fix is to cover the pit with clear tape to prevent dust ingress. The best solution is to get it professionally repaired within 24 hours - they'll fill it with resin and cure it, taking about half an hour and costing less than a hundred bucks. After repair, the glass strength is basically restored, much more convenient and economical than full replacement. Make it a habit to regularly check your windshield condition - don't wait until it worsens and compromises driving safety. Early intervention can truly save you big money.
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