What to Do When There's a Crack on the Windshield?

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DePaisley
07/29/25 8:05am
There's a crack on the windshield, and the specific repair steps are as follows: 1. Clean the cracked area: Before performing the repair, clean and wipe the cracked area thoroughly, ensuring to remove any debris from the crack to avoid leaving marks after repair; 2. Attach an observation board: Place an observation board on the inside of the windshield directly opposite the crack to get a better view of the damage; 3. Secure the repair position: Fix the suction cup base with its center point aligned to the area needing repair; 4. Unscrew the upper part of the pressure rod: Align the pressure device with the repair position and secure it to the suction cup base. After confirming the position is correct, unscrew the upper part of the pressure rod; 5. Screw the pressure rod back into the base: Pour the repair fluid into the opening at the top of the pressure device, then screw the pressure rod back into the base; 6. Remove air from inside the crack: Wait for the repair fluid to penetrate and solidify, which takes about 10 minutes. Then, unscrew the pressure rod, wait for a minute, and screw it back in to remove any air trapped inside the crack.
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