Long Crack Repair: The Wicking Method

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4 жыл бұрын

Repairing a long crack in a windshield can seem daunting. The Wicking Method allows you to fill cracks quickly using just one injector, a couple crack expanders, and a q-tip.
Used in the video:
- Zoom Injector: bit.ly/2FWEhEy
- Crackweld Resin: bit.ly/2uXy4WF
- Crack Expanders: bit.ly/35Z9rpj
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@glennfell2462 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!. This is my go to method. However running the injector along the break is great to know how to do also should an pesky air bubble show up.

@bestclarkesspot 3 жыл бұрын

Very good training. I also slide the bottle with the resin over the crack to inject resin, the only downside you can waste the resin.

@superdude7459 2 жыл бұрын

Great Work 👏🏽

@Chelle778 3 ай бұрын

That was a great tutorial. Thank you for making it.

@glasweld 3 ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed it!

@hexiaokang4363 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks GasWeld, still have question regarding drilling; do we need to drill if there is no end and crack is growing?

@alextreeman7964 4 ай бұрын

Thank You

@danobobb7920 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome,thnxs for the info..

@superdude7459 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to fix my own Windshield, have about a 30 Inch crack In It. Is this difficult to get started and learn?

@MikeVentura-zk5ph Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the info you share..

@glasweld Жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed it!

@hexiaokang4363 2 жыл бұрын

is it better to use Qtips or use conditioner to move the wedge with injector up

@YalooTheGuru 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@glasweld 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alexmontoya7258 3 жыл бұрын

I did my first repair today 3/11/2021, it was a chip with three 2” cracks I have no experience in repair of windshields and it turned out really good. It was on a leased car BMW. I think I need the crack extenders because I was struggling a little to get the resins to flow into the longer cracks. After the job was done I could only see a tiny spot, I tried to make the spot go away with the pit filler but it remained the same.

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Alex! Yes, the expanders will help with a smoother resin flow. When you're ready to take your technique to the next level, here's a video on long crack repair to help you out. We recommend practicing on an old piece of glass. Good luck! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNqSfZCbs66snqc.html

@user-xq6sp1ui7m 8 ай бұрын

"We are approaching the end of our crack". Man how many times have I heard that. . .

@QuinlanPower 9 ай бұрын

@glasweld Pls help, what is good glue/Resin and UV one or?

@glasweld 9 ай бұрын

Our GlasWeld resins are the go to choice for techs who want a strong, long lasting resin. They've been independently tested to be on average 34% stronger than leading brands. Crackweld 1000 and 2000 are designed for long crack repair. Here are the links to check them out: glasweld.com/product/rock-chip-resin/. glasweld.com/product/crackweld-resin/. If you have more questions feel free to email us at sales@glasweld.com or give us a call at (541) 388-1156 and we'll be happy to help!

@awaisiqbal8934 7 ай бұрын

I have 3 large cracks generated from middle bottom of screen up to 1/3 Rd of windshield screen. Can permatex fill and repair them completely?

@glasweld 7 ай бұрын

We recommend using GlasWeld long crack repair resin since it's designed specifically for repairing cracks. Here's the link to check it out: glasweld.com/product/crackweld-resin/

@billrogers2332 4 жыл бұрын

Did you cure with the expanders on the inside of the glass?

@glasweld 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! We recommend slowly backing off the pressure on the screws of each crack expander before curing to allow the crack to slowly close up. Hope that helps.

@expectthebow6871 3 жыл бұрын

is the crack weld 1000 the thinnest resin you use

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 1000 crackweld resin is our thinnest viscosity for cracks. We also have All Weather 2010 thin viscosity resins for rock chip repairs.

@valdastomkus2353 3 жыл бұрын

can you repair crack going through all window? also it's half year old crack

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Valdas. Unfortunately, a crack that long has compromised the safety of the windshield. We recommend replacement for cracks longer than 14 inches. Thanks!

@seahawksforever9504 2 жыл бұрын

Once it has been cured and you don't like the result, can you redo it again or it's can only be completed 1 time only?

@glasweld 2 жыл бұрын

Once it's been cured you can't go back and redo it. It's important to set realistic expectations from the beginning with your client, especially if the crack isn't brand new.

@empoyvega6795 3 жыл бұрын

What if there is no entry point of the break? Will you need to drill at both end of the crack?

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Guerrero, that's right, you will want to be able to inject resin into the crack, so an entry point is needed.

@empoyvega6795 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your response. Can I drill in the middle of the crack as well? The long crack I have is arching in the middle bottom of the windshield...just above the dashboard..so 1 entry in the middle and 1 at the end of the crack...will that be risky?

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

@@empoyvega6795 Hey, it really depends on your skill and of course the break. If it's possible that you don't have to drill, then try not too because drilling can always be risky. But if you need some assistance our team can help give you some more guidance. Send us a photo of your repair and your inquiry to info@glasweld.com

@empoyvega6795 3 жыл бұрын

@@glasweld thank you. It will be my first time to do this. Its too expensive to repair cracked windshield where I am at. Its almost like buying a new windshield

@glasweld 3 жыл бұрын

@@empoyvega6795 Of course. Good luck and let us know how we can help.

@dhawalghia Ай бұрын

Bro but how would you fill a crack if crack is from inside the car...where resin flow is against the gravity

@glasweld Ай бұрын

We don't recommend repairing a crack from the inside of the windshield. Feel free to email us at sales@glasweld .com, and we'll be happy to answer any additional questions.

@mdsadiq1104 4 жыл бұрын

I want this product. Please send me details I am from india

@ProgrammingNewbie 3 жыл бұрын

You don't want this product, this is a joke.

@ottoglass2159 2 жыл бұрын

👏 👏 👏

@glasweld 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@bobmcalister 10 ай бұрын

Crack on inside of windshield?

@glasweld 10 ай бұрын

You can contact sales@glasweld.com or call us at +1 (541) 388-1156 and they'll be glad to help you out. Thanks!

@ikigai47 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get how crack separators are necessary given the crack is on the opposite side of the crack separators

@annabellewallis291 2 жыл бұрын

The pressure from the extenders is just enough to open the crack that little bit extra for the resin to flow in the crack more deeply & easily

@Marcoosianism 2 жыл бұрын

The crack expanders put pressure on the INSIDE of the glass right on the crack so that the outside bends to a more CONVEX shape and the crack opens up a bit.

@user-ij7pi3ch1u 7 ай бұрын

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@glasweld 7 ай бұрын

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@curtisramsey2219 4 жыл бұрын

To bad you don't have a pen filled with resin when you push down on tip resin will come out

@denniscraven8438 4 жыл бұрын

THATS a great idea!

@gregorywilson7677 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, for the prices for these products you might as well get your whole windshield replaced…

@dixonflores4041 Жыл бұрын

You’re only planning on fixing one windshield? Or is it a business? I ask cause this is a training video for people who do this for a living, like myself. Otherwise you’re on the wrong page.