Rock chip your windshield? Have a star crack in the glass? Here's how to fix it with a Permatex kit.
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@johnlau5066 Жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos on KZfaq. FIVE years later and still helping folks like me. Good job!
@jasonbanks75743 жыл бұрын
Great job Tim. Three years later and your video is still helping people!
@timothymclain5 жыл бұрын
Two years on the repair is nearly invisible and is holding nicely. Great investment in an inexpensive kit that solved my problem following these steps. Highly recommended.
@elvergalarga31825 жыл бұрын
Nice, just watched your vid. Im about to do this job, thanks for sharing.
@lewiscannon82134 жыл бұрын
You did make a mistake in the application of the resin . You didn't preload the syringe with pressure ( ON the windscreen ) you applied to syringe already set so no pressure with applied.
@BradfordBunch4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to post the results after two years!
@sheridanstaley73783 жыл бұрын
Update?
@myroadtours61473 жыл бұрын
Good to know! I've got a chip now and Safelite wants $119 to fix it. I replaced the windshield last year for $350. Rock chip repair is getting pricey!
@majhoolmaroof20652 жыл бұрын
You get a 10/10 for just taking the time ana show us how! THANK YOU.. I personally benefited from your video!
@liebe92032 жыл бұрын
This video was uploaded 4 years ago and still relevant today. Thanks.
@jimkok19574 жыл бұрын
Bought same kit, no push pin, no alcohol swab, and no straight razor. The video was well done.
@michaellp55213 жыл бұрын
I thought I was crazy!!
@darrenv30592 жыл бұрын
Just bought the JB Weld version and this was the best video I could find to apply the application. The contents is exactly the same as well as the instructions. Thank you for the step by step. Super helpful.
@TheJake37 ай бұрын
This video is super simple and to the point. Thank you!
@crystalhustondesigns3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had to do this to my van ( actually the same exact van and color as you 😂 ) this morning, and I had no idea what I was doing but after I watch your video I just followed it step-by-step!
@timothymclain3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@canuckfixit7722 Жыл бұрын
I just used this kit on my 23 year old Chrysler which got a classic bullseye chip. Similar to professionals I preceded the application by holding a 30in vacuum with my HVA/C vacuum pump for 20 minutes in order to extract all traces of moisture from inside the chip. I had to do this because the damage happened on a winter's day with lots of snow, sleet and ice impacting the chip before I could get to this repair in a dry area. Its winter in Canada now so little sun and the outdoor is too cold to do this outside so did this in my garage and used a UV flashlight. I also followed two pro tips: after filling with resin, warm the glass from underneath with a hair dryer and rap the area below with your knuckles to encourage the resin to thoroughly flow into the cracks. The main chip is now invisible, however there is still a tiny scruffy area where the stone hit. If you have left over resin, you can add a drop to that spot and cure it again in the sun.
@johnlandi89944 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! The instructions included were difficult to follow. Thanks for sorting it out and making it easy and understandable.
@markpeterson3914 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. You did a very professional job of demonstrating the repair job and producing your video.
@coltleblanc81282 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the step-by-step process! There's just something about the little paper with picture instructions that I hate .
@MrPuroylan4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just fixed my car`s windshield today and your video was a big help!
@Pixel36 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this simple and easy to follow clear and clean video!
@adf20992 жыл бұрын
Instructions were easy to follow after watching the video We had trouble locking the syringe but it didnt affect anything else. The work came out great.! Thank you.
@nyz84004 жыл бұрын
A very helpful video and step by step clear instructions!
@poldariser86864 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I'm glad I found it. The instructions are overwhelming. I encountered a few issues though. Cut the tip of the resin, don't just twist it off.
@xyer6662 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, made fixing the chip on my windshield super easy. For anyone else who is curious, you can re-use the plastic seal and epoxy on smaller nicks like the one at 1:00. Just use the tack to clear any glass and start the process from 11:10, did this on about 5 nicks with the leftover epoxy and it worked amazing.
@vivi54102 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this useful guide! I’m going to do this for £5 with a kit from Ebay, instead of going to a garage and paying £40
@juswilvel2 жыл бұрын
The year is now 3017. All remnants of this vehicle have deteriorated except for one; the windshield. The verdict is in…this stuff really works!
@Rickyrockredcorn2093 жыл бұрын
Great video man helped me out allot saved me 50 dollars deductible! I had a chip on the same area down there by the defrosters vents
@lindsayfraser47913 жыл бұрын
I was sceptical at 1st when I tried it but it gave amazing results and would definitely use it again.
@zecopeca4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. Great video and I just repaired two chips with excellent results. Thanks for your time and effort!
@timothymclain3 жыл бұрын
Luis Amaral Glad it helped!
@maaly81113 жыл бұрын
The instructions and even the company video were horrible. I like your simple explanation better. Thank you. Waiting for my resin to finish with the plunger part as I type.
@ajj42072 жыл бұрын
Wow I loved your video, easy listening, calm, instructive, not bought out from the company to push that product, BRAVO ZULU, above and beyond your duty to help the world understand a little thing. Thank you. Positive daydreams, love and sunshine
@missythompson66643 жыл бұрын
I used this and it really worked I seen the difference after 20 mins
@roninshinobi3 жыл бұрын
Primary purpose of the kit is to seal the cracks so that it can't expand and make a minor repair that costed 10-14 dollars, for the kit, into a 700-1000 dollar windshield replacement. Hiding the chip/crack, or even making it smaller is an added bonus from the repair kit.
@Darkeklaw Жыл бұрын
Yep it even says in the instructions that it will not make the area look undamaged. I just used this kit on my windshield today.
@haleyoverstreet65233 жыл бұрын
Such a great tutorial much appreciated 🙏🏻
@jesuscuen-loza68903 жыл бұрын
I used this video 3 diff times now lol
@vunderbay6 жыл бұрын
Simple and covered all the steps... perfect!
@crystallotusquantumchannel67802 жыл бұрын
Tim! Lol! Global Travel Bud! Whoa! I literally was just on the highway and this big rock hit my windshield. I had to pull off at the vitamin shopp to find a fix it yourself video and your windshield repair video came on to help me fix it! Wow! You cannot make this up. You traveled with Crossroads? Maybe I have the wrong Tim but thank you for the video 🙌🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻. Divine intervention for sure Blessings Molly
@miguelmena20302 жыл бұрын
Oct - 2021 .still works this vídeo !
@mikewest24023 жыл бұрын
great explanation, just did my window and it worked great
@manuelramirez48866 жыл бұрын
very informative i also had a crack mine was a half moon crack this product actually works :) lesson learn don't get to close to trucks or semis
@LuisMorales-oj1ry3 жыл бұрын
just bought this kit, not really caring about the looks but not wanting my rockchip to turn into a crack and have to replace my windshield later on
@barbrab93392 жыл бұрын
Thanks, your instructions were better than the mfgs. video.
@txcollier2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! It super help me today
@tireehall161 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim helped me out a lot.
@stephenmoody7634 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video helped out a bunch.
@josephalberta11452 жыл бұрын
Just finished mine. Not sure how it will hold up yet but it came out fantastic. 10/10. Much cheaper ant at least as good as the professionals. Had to do my own as I am always working when the shop is open.
@rubeasta2 жыл бұрын
Which kit did you purchase?
@josephalberta11452 жыл бұрын
@@rubeasta Im sorry I forgot the name and threw out the box. Its just a tube that you inject into a small circular piece that sticks to the windhield. Go to an automotive store and they should be able to help you.
@rubeasta2 жыл бұрын
@@josephalberta1145 no worries! I purchased the Permatex kit off Amazon. It's the one I kept seeing circling around each video. Wish me luck ! Lol
@dagobaker2 жыл бұрын
getting ready to do the same thing..... appreciate the video
@mrhap11294 жыл бұрын
If you are on the fence whether to have this done professionally or not ,take my advice and do it yourself. Just paid $85 to fix a chip that was 1 inch . It is now 3/4 . The only difference in the two methods is the guy drilled a hole with a Dremel tool halfway through the glass before starting which probably was the reason it still shows.
@phillyphuong82192 жыл бұрын
thankyou TIM it help me to repair my windshield
@queenbombus2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I got a chip today and now I have to do the same thing
@calebs48993 жыл бұрын
I just used the kit. Worked great
@ms.s13214 жыл бұрын
I just bought this from Amazon. I pray mine looks good like yours.
@timothymclain4 жыл бұрын
How’d it go?
@ms.s13214 жыл бұрын
@@timothymclain It worked great. Good Time now since it is hot. Be patient with it. It comes with the razor and you need that. O'Reilly brand does not have the items. Not a good brand.
@keithpurduecroft6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Now l know what Not to buy. If you use a sawing motion it is less visible.
@SamirElMokadem3 жыл бұрын
That was super awesome guide. Thank you so much. More clear than the instructions
@timothymclain3 жыл бұрын
Samir ElMokadem Glad to help!
@joshhuoabski32782 жыл бұрын
I've have just successfully used the permatex system for the second time after 1 good permatex last year and having 2 versachem kits that are basically the same components (my versachem had all the same parts except differently colored 2 sided tape, no pin, no razor blade, no alcohol swab which cost $16.99 vs this kit for 15.99) I have noticed that peeling and applying the colored backing side to the windshield first seemed to have a more tacky glue than the paper side which I left up to apply the pedestal to. If you run your finger across the end of the tab, whichever backing is more difficult to remove is probably best down to the glass. . .IHMO
@ericweis9771 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful Much appreciated
@abdrywallrepairspecialist51842 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time Tim !
@yy96183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video,👍👍
@skuadron17 Жыл бұрын
This is my 7th time watching this tutorial despite having previously completed six repairs 🤣
@craignelson8618 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thank you so much
@baxgnay88393 жыл бұрын
I just got hit by a pebble and I’m thankful I use this right away and it’s still shows but it’s better than replacing the whole glass when it start cracking more
@eyezkreem12112 жыл бұрын
Who else blew into their phone when he used the pin to pick the loose broken glass??🤣
@lilbull62452 жыл бұрын
About to do this myself g ot 2 lil chips from rocks they ben there 3 yrs never addressed them but just bought this same or similar kit to try it , The syringe is just to pull out the air? Not to push the resin in ? That part confused me I thought after the resin was in you'd use the syringe to force it into the hole but looks the opposite you just pull it to get air out? Odd,,If it works on my windshield may try my ipod next . By the way any info on the black rubber mold that is between the windshield and car itself ? Half my rubber is off tried glueing it 3x still pops off in coule days , any advice on that be great too
@beuleamkopf2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That helped a lot!!
@d_manoil16472 жыл бұрын
Used these a lot with good results.
@washingtonbeloso37476 жыл бұрын
I have a question : The last step, when he said that he was going to add a drop of Epoxi, he was refering to the Resine he previously used it ? I didn't see other products beside this one. Is this correct ? By the way, very very clear instructions. Thank you. I will try it after receive the answer to my question.
@midlifebiker74245 жыл бұрын
Correct, same resin so dont use it all first time round.
@jomac12542 жыл бұрын
Any tips on doing this in cold weather? I know it says to do it in 70 degree weather but it's December in the east coast and I need to get this done before it gets really cold in january
@iSleepDoc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million Tim!!!
@martindelrosario47864 жыл бұрын
Thanks !!!! Great video !!!!
@meatdaddy13993 жыл бұрын
What if you mess up? Can you buy another kit and re do the repair?
@michaelgelfeld49062 жыл бұрын
Really helpful thank you
@ryanchristensen17996 жыл бұрын
It filled mine clear but as soon as I used the razor to scrape off the excess it left a white dot where the impact was. Why?
@redioxrediox7472 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@goatman67al3 жыл бұрын
The kit bought doesn’t have a razor or pin. Everything else is identical
@dyolf103 жыл бұрын
Jello Tim, if there was somthing different in the process what would you have done ?
@dougjstl14 жыл бұрын
He got his nails done he got a manicure he's got a movie star hands he's a model the hands model he's got beautiful hands I love his hand hand job give a good hand job
@nmrdkl4 жыл бұрын
what the F?
@Hey_Jamie3 жыл бұрын
You’re definitely the only person I’ve heard of that doesn’t have razor blades for some reason lol
@timothymclain3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@iWumbo342 жыл бұрын
That kit says for bulls eye. You have more of a star burst and Angel wing type damage. Should you have gotten a different resin kit to match your damage?
@bobsmyuncle44702 жыл бұрын
from watching all the bubbles coming out you didn't have a complete seal and lost the vacuum before pressurizing it to force the resin in. Only a few bubbles should come out as there is so little air in the crack and fixture. It needs the vacuum to pull the resin all the way in for an almost undetectable fix. I always put a bead of silicone around the edge of the fixture and where the syringe mates after attaching with the double sided tape seal to make a good seal (the silicone does not need to cure to seal) It should bubble for just a few seconds, if it continues to bubble it is not sealed. I also put a drop of oil on the rubber plunger seal from the plunger side for better vacuum holding.
@crazedmonk8u Жыл бұрын
Also to add onto this, i just used the kit and if you have a good seal, do not push the syringe down too far! I went past the first indention and the air pressure was too much, popped the whole seal off, resin leaked everywhere. my crack was small enough to allow me to still fill it up even after losing most of the resin but don't risk it!
@bz2lrw5 жыл бұрын
the air bubbles you are seeing with the syringe in upward position are from a poor seal. No way possible to have that many bubbles/air coming from a micro crack in the windshield.
@luis-arce5 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it the resine boiling and not air from the outside? That was a mini vacuum chamber... Just wondering
@saulolalde75015 жыл бұрын
Air does get into the crack. The black you see is trapped air. Air comes out, resin goes in. Otherwise you risk cracking the windshield if you dont let the air out first and try to push the resin in.
@snooka24843 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@schoolinJOO Жыл бұрын
hi there, i’m holding out for my car windshield replacement and the crack is about 12 inches; i actually have two, the other is 10 inches.. they are on the far side of the windshield, not the center… do you think this will be okay until next friday ? that is 10 days from today. The kit i bought is what you have here -
@mikranger10788 ай бұрын
GREAT VID ! TY
@BdeJJG2 жыл бұрын
Solid vid man
@jremeee15993 жыл бұрын
I am so glad SC has free glass replacement. i couldn't stand that spot.
@whasumara735 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@anotherNYer2 жыл бұрын
I agree that it was very hard to pull it up. I didn't have that much bubbling, though.
@kianaplacheta35333 жыл бұрын
It’s super cloudy all the time in the Pacific Northwest. Would it still work the same do you think?
@timothymclain3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you have a heat lamp or 100 watt bulb might help with curing?
@baninabuhadma32463 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ricardopena64342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video...
@wearytaco16413 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bobbyhillthe3rd2 жыл бұрын
What if there is a small crack also along w the chip scan that repair it
@leotalaska52502 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! now I will have to replace my windshield. The step to place the applicator on the window and remove the bubbles, I watch the crack extend 2.5 inches. Thanks a lot! Please remove this video. DO NOT PUT ANY FORCE AROUND THE CRACK!
@mrt90314 жыл бұрын
Good job
@babyzorilla4 жыл бұрын
I was sceptical but this kit actually works
@user-oo8sk9wm8d2 жыл бұрын
How do I remove dirt from the crack and I want to clean the crack from the dirt inside
@rand49er4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video; you did a very good job. Please buy domestic vehicles in the future. Thanks.
@edpotts91686 жыл бұрын
thanks, i tried it and it worked excellent. follow the directions... push that resin down so it goes in , i made a small mistake in this area... now I can sell the vehicle and no one will know
@stanhunter48624 жыл бұрын
I just used this kit but the resin never cured despite being in the sun for a few hours. Bad batch maybe?
@antoniolemus11174 жыл бұрын
Did you use the patch
@jayremmytherapper2 жыл бұрын
Bro it’s 2021 thank u
@DoomFinger5112 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of air that came out with the syringe. I think the black seal had an air bubble in it. Not a big deal but a better seal might have covered the crack more. One tip is to tap the inside of your windshield to help get the bubble out when the syringe is on. Also you were suppose to squeegee the top of the plastic seal at the end to further remove air bubble for the final seal. That would of filled whatever little cracks were left on the surface.
@timothymclain2 жыл бұрын
Totally fair, good tips.
@edouglas1399664 жыл бұрын
Does it have to be a certain temperature out for this to work or can it be done In the cold weather?
@x-man50564 жыл бұрын
50 to 75 degrees F is what it says at the top of the instructions, first paragraph. But not in direct sunlight until repair is complete. Sunlight then to finish cure.
@edouglas1399664 жыл бұрын
@@x-man5056 thanks, i had gotten a different one but exact same stuff, didn't say anything about temp for it
@antoniolemus11174 жыл бұрын
Temperature doesn't matter it is curred by the uv light from the sun
@GIT_Real4 жыл бұрын
What does it being 2017 have to do with having a razor?
@ericgonzalez44284 жыл бұрын
Anthony Gross lmao 🤣 was thinking the same!
@itspoffy3 жыл бұрын
People used to shave with razors like that I suppose?
@markpaskett36963 жыл бұрын
@@itspoffy Doubt anyone shaved with those kind of blades. Anyways, I buy those 100 at a time at Home Depot...use them ALL the time.
@genoushodges11572 жыл бұрын
@@markpaskett3696 In the 60's I would shave with them if I could not get the double edged blade---
@Svendrys2 жыл бұрын
7:20 at this point heat a glass from inside with cigarette lighter or heat gun. it helps to remove bubbles ;)
@oliverasormaz67892 жыл бұрын
Pris pliz
@oliverasormaz67892 жыл бұрын
Pris
@tjsworld23385 жыл бұрын
Hey I did this at night does it really matter? I’m in Wilmington NC not to far from you