Do Windshield Repair Kits Work? (BUDGET DIY VS RAIN-X)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Today, I'm putting Amazon's 2 best selling Windshield Repair Kits to the test: Rain-X vs Do It Yourself brand. We're going to find out, which one works better, if at all... Can they actually make a difference to the 70" long crack I have across my F150's windshield? Will they be able to fill the bullseye cracks in my field of vision? Or will I be left with an expensive windshield replacement...
ChrisFix places a thin piece of cardboard with his channel logo printed on it over the license plates of cars he works on. This might save some time in editing and help to advertise your channel's name. Thanks for posting your experience!
Great idea Justin! I often forget to cover it up (I've used shop towel in other projects, or remove the license plate all together), but I like this idea you suggested, thank you!
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Thank you Meg! Always great to hear from you my friend 🙂Great job as always 👊🏻👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you 🫶🏻
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend
Good update keep it up the good work 👍👍👍
Thanks very much!
Having been an automotive glass technician for over 15 years, I’ve fitted thousands of windscreens (windshields for our North American friends) and I can tell you before even starting, this will not work. For those saying it looked like it worked - it didn’t. All it did was dull the light refraction you could see in the crack which is why it looked like it “sealed up”, but it actually didn’t. Also, “repairing” the crack was pointless as once a crack has reached both sides of the screen, it has no where else to go anyway.
Onto the chip repair, yes it is entirely possible to repair chips - again, I’ve done thousands of them. So I’ll watch to the end to see how that came out, as most chips are fully repairable, so it will be interesting to see how the cheap kits compare to the professional kits.
(Top tip, apply a little polish to the surface of the glass when you go at it with a razor blade: it cuts down the horrible noise. ALWAYS hold the blade at 90° to the glass, and NEVER “cut” the resin off)
Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
Those 15 yrs didn't teach you a lot, did it. 😂
Even a crack from side to side can expand outward in other directions, aka "spiderwebbing". This resin is designed to impede that.
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@@ThrushCZX So, we did watch the same video, right? You do know she lives in Canada, right? You know that left untreated that crack can absorb water, right? Water will wick its way into the glass, expand when it freezes and widen the crack, because guess what water does when it freezes; IT EXPANDS!
HOWEVER, you claim it won't continue to crack in other directions starting from the original point of impact because one of the cracks happened to spread across the entire width of the glass? Really? Did simple physics fail you in school?
I would say that was a fair success Meg. Only time will really tell. The idea of these kits isn't really to make the crack disappear but to add strength back to the windshield as it's an integral part of the vehicles safety structure.
Which is also probably why the rainx one would be better. It was harder to scrape off because it does its job of strengthening the screen better.
Thanks Kev! And yes, these kits are great for making cracks less visible (which is great for not impacting the field of vision), however it also does increase strength and prevent further cracking which is also very important.
A thought you tried brakers yards for a windshield ?
Yeah... 100%. In modern vehicles, the glass is actually is part of the body.
Meg August, You're fantastic! Let's be friends and have fun!
Thank you!
$500.00 is actually a reasonable price for a new windshield, but since the crack didn't go all the way to the other side it is worth the DiY resin kits.
Hello Meg. You should only drive this car to the workshop. The windshield is important for the structural rigidity of a car. In the worst case scenario, you risk the health of yourself or others. In Germany you would immediately be stopped by the police and you would not be allowed to drive it one meter until it was repaired. Even if a repair is expensive, it is no comparison to the value of your health.
Thanks for your concern, Daniel! Up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision.
In the uk the car would need a new screen as it would not pass its Mot test once a year. You would usually pay the windscreen excess of £70 on the insurance to get it replaced
It seems like a lot of places have strict rules like that! Where I live, it's very common to get a new chip or crack every few months, so it's not really feasible to be replacing it every time that happens, only when it's impacting your vision.
@@Meg.August same here the screen can chip anytime if the chip is less than 25mm the windscreen company repair it free of charge on your insurance
This is the uk standard of the windscreen to pass its mot test
Yes, as a windscreen is crucial to a driver's visibility, an MOT takes into consideration the state of your windscreen and the impact any damage may have on the driver's view.
For your car to pass an MOT, the windscreen must not have a chip, larger than 10mm, in the line of your sight while driving. A chip larger than 40mm anywhere else on the windscreen can also result in a failed MOT. Therefore, we advise having your windscreen repaired before an MOT.
Wondering if the RainX, harder to scrape off, will last. I'm thinking the DIY might reappear and/or not hold as well.
But what I love about your vids is like "Let's try it out". I've always wondered why they put limits on what they'll fix. like who came up with that 12" limit and why? I think it some lawyer somewhere.
Thanks so much! Might as well give things a try, right?! Also, I always like seeing if the "limits", as you were saying, are really a hard line, or if there's wiggle room to what 'they' say, lol!
I'm also curious to see how long this fix will last, I'll keep you posted if anything changes! Thanks for watching!
Did you check your local laws on this? In the UK it's illegal to fix cracks like that. You can fix stone chips up to a certain size, but that's about it. Otherwise good job.
Thank you! Up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision.
Okay how about installing a used windshield from a junkyard.That would be a true challenge.
a crack like that in the windshield should just have been replaced, as the windshield acts as a part of of the stuctural strength of the vehicle
Up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision.
always look forward to your project video's coming out, when you said sorry to the windshield when the wiper slipped out of your hand made me laugh and also when you called the cheaper kit a "knock off". already looking forward to your next one
Lol! I always talk to my vehicles as though they are 'beings'! So glad you're looking forward to another project, thanks for the support!
That's cosmetic reasons? The stability of the glass is broken anyway.
Not just cosmetic although that is a benefit! The bullseye cracks being filled in now no longer impact my field of vision, as well as will prevent them from spider cracking further.
you could have cut the strips in half length ways in the cheaper kit and then you would have had ten strips
Totally!
I was surprised by Meg's willingness to take on challenges. If it were me, I would order an aftermarket windshield made in China and replace it, which is currently inexpensive. When I was young, I often did this repair in order to pass the vehicle inspection for American military personnel.
I swore that I'd never do this, but... FIRST! 😁
Lol! Appreciate you being here, thanks!
Honestly surprised how well they did I thought these were all scams.
Honestly, me too!! Pleasantly surprised
i tired the Rain-X kit on my Honda Fit after getting hit by a gravel truck "gun shot" to my windshield . It was a good hit with small spider cracks surrounding a divot. The kit repaired the crack and divot but unfortunately when applying pressure to do the repair the laminated layers separated. What resulted was a floral pattern around the fixed crack. So, if your laminated windshield (all windshields are three layers - glass/plastic/glass) is compromised in any way better to leave the crack alone and see if it gets worse. Once the flower appeared I had no choice but to replace the windshield.
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The main thing is they prevent the crack from expanding while you save money to have the windshield replaced.
It's like watching a Canadian female Project Farm video!
That is a massive complement, thank you!! I love his videos!
Wasn't a bad result overall, those kits seem to work better on windscreen chips than cracks of any real length. Have to ask how did you manage to get a 70" crack? Was it small and got bigger over time or has it always been that size? Can't imagine what hit it to cause it to be that size if it was always quite a long crack.
I agree, not a bad result at all! But yes, they do seem to work better on smaller cracks from what I had found on TH-cam. That crack started off as a rock chip and then after driving it on rough roads it just spread. It's actually very common to get rock chips every few months or so around here (and also super common to see trucks with full span cracks exactly like that around here too lol!)
@Meg.August I thought some of the roads over here in Ireland were rough, to get that kind of thing potentially every few months...ouch. The car glazing
epair industry in that area of Canada must be booming.😬
I need to get out more because i didn't even know these kits existed. For small stone cracks I just use Loctite super glue. Then razor blade it. Nice that you take the time to try these products out.
I have two of the bullseye cracks on my truck. Me, being the cheap sob that I am; used a small bottle of clear gorilla glue that came with a need like nose piece. I prepped the glass like you did and slowly applied the glue. Nine months later and the cracks haven’t spread or chipped. My wife thinks I’m too cheap lol.
Much Respect to you !
If you had full Glass insurance coverage the glass would be free. Just call Safelite. Some states will fail you at your yearly inspection, even with professionally 'repaired' glass.
I just watched this 5 months after you did it. How is the repair standing up?
As an old glass technician I was working in the glass industry when those windshield repair kits became popular. Both of your kits are knock offs the kits used by the glass industry were much better.
Car Insurance Covers it for me under comprehensive. My Deductible is 100 bucks.
your windshield provides 60% of the strength of your roof and should be replaced when the crack is large
We get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so up here, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing them unless they are impacting your field of vision.
Nicest hairdo I've seen on a mechanic yet 😂
lol, $4 is not really wayyyy cheaper, and curious why you would prefer to have the resin that is easier to break apart and wear down over time from the "budget" product? The Rain-X product is clearly a stronger resin per your experience, which will last longer and resist more future impact over time.
That was fun!! I'm assuming insurance works differently in Canada from here in the UK... on the few occasions when I needed windshield repairs, the insurance paid out for a replacement. On one occasion (Renault Laguna II) I was expecting to have to either pay in full or at least a contribution because the laminate had gone blotchy between the the two layers of glass, but no! Didn't cost me a penny, even though the car was 10 years old by then.
Thanks again for today's 'Meg Fix' - I really look forward to it every week!
I found a Haynes manual for your Jetta on eBay... any idea how I could get it to you?
If it helps, I am quite literally the only person with my name on the internet...! Really!!
I'm actually looking at getting a PO Box set up but I might be moving soon so I'm not sure if it's worth it yet but I'll keep you posted, thanks so much for the offer!
So glad you liked this one Bernard! We do have insurance options for windshield damage, but up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision. In fact, last time I had my windshield replaced on my truck, 2 days later I got a massive crack in it!! So for now, as long as my vision isn't impacted, I'll wait on replacing it. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you being here every week! Have a great weekend
@@Meg.August That's fine - the manual is here when you want it!
Don’t worry. I have the same problem. It says does not work on longer than 12 inches on my boxers, but I assure you it does!
The reason the rainx didn't do as well as the off brand on the rock chip is you put more resin in the offbrand. If you had added more on the rain x theywould likely be identical.
I had a tiny little bullet hole style debt crack... Tried the 3m kit no deal....
That's too bad!
@@Meg.August hey btw if you haven't found him already you should check out vice grip garage... just watching derek work will teach you so much and he has the same energy as you Haha!
In my country, car insurance companies have the option to include windshield cracked replacement in the insurance. do you have that also in your country?
Did that truck drive into a warzone?
Lol! Just Canadian roads
I wouldn't be trusting epoxy on a huge crack like that, but for bullseyes... yeah, it definitely works. I used a 'vacuum' style plunger system for mine, when I chipped the screen on my Outback in Colorado. 10k miles later... its still good :)
Meg I was bewildered at how you had not thought about cutting the sheets, but then I noticed, your hair is blonde. :)
Nice work, I always wondered if these types of kits work at all! Great video!👍
Thank you!
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I thought so too, but apparently brake clean works just as well
Excellent
Windshield is a structural part of your vehicle. should be replaced.
Yes, ideally, however we *get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so up here, so it's not really feasible.
@@Meg.August Well that would cost a lot of $ . I have faith you will be very successful, and you deserve it. Keep up the fun !!
@@deanolerich1750 Totally! It's all too common out here to see vehicles with chips and cracks lol! And thanks so much! Appreciate the support
TH-cam put you in my algorithm and I’m glad it did! Great videos from a person who admits they are a rookie and makes mistakes. Excellent work!
I appreciate that, thank you! Thanks for watching!
In the States my car insurance has a option to cover cracked windshield. The additional cost was not that much and is one less thing to worry about. Great video as always. Keep up the great work
We do have insurance up here and it does make it cheaper, however up here we get chips and cracks every few months or so, so we generally wait until they get really bad to replace them. In fact, last time I got my windshield replaced on this truck, 2 days later I got a massive crack!! So right now, because these ones aren't in my view, I'm going to wait it out. Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend
Great project. I have also tried RainX with similar results. Although you can still see the crack a little, I'm sure the window is much stronger and won't crack again. See you next time.
Thanks! And yes, I agree, at least those bullseye cracks won't spread now as well. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone have an amazon link to the exact do it yourself kit?
Hopefully you replaced the darn windshield. You are literally playing with your safety.
Hello Meg! I'm a subscriber lives in south Korea and I always enjoy watching your videos. I applaud your courage. Please continue to show great performances!! 😁🎉
Now I'm staying at a hotel in Montreal. I really love Canada 🫡💯
Thanks so much @Hoon0447 ! Enjoy your stay in Montreal!
Nice to see that not everything can be fixed and shows the reality of some projects. I attempted this my self a while back with no real good results. Ended up having to replace windshield. Great video explanation the difference. Have a great weekend
Thanks so much! Yes, oftentimes, we take on projects that don't turn out as well as we'd hope however it's good to try and I love learning new things regardless of the outcome. Have a great weekend as well!
Another Fantastic Video. Cheers from Port Aransas, Texas.
Thank you Paul!
Must admit the DIY one did more than what I expected them to. But don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone in uk repairing a crack that would be longer than just half the width of a windscreen. For the MOT (cars over three years old have a yearly inspection to make sure they are road worthy and safe)you are not allowed to have cracks longer than 10mm in line of the drivers vision and 40mm anywhere else. And seen someone get pulled by police for taking a car up for sale out for test drive but the price of the car was written in crayon across the screen in large numbers 😂. I’m shocked that a crack that large is allowed, I’d find that so distracting. Have you tried Rain X screen wash? Brought some recently and love how rain drops just bead and roll down screen, but if it’s light rain, you do get a little smearing for a few seconds.
It's funny, I've actually gotten this comment a lot! Seems like in lots of places/countries, this would not be allowed but here they are pretty relaxed about it *so long as the crack doesn't impeded your vision* or is extreme/excessively damaged. It's very common to see this type of a full windshield crack, and cracks/chips in general. Our roads are sanded and brined in the winter and we have lots of gravel roads. I get new chips in my windshields every few months, and to be honest, the last time I had my truck's windshield replaced, I got a massive rock chip in it 2 days later!! So I think that's why they don't enforce that as much here, you'd be replacing your windshield on a near-monthly basis lol!
Meg how is the windshield doing now? Did you replace it?
Not sure if in Canada your auto insurance company has full windshield coverage available, but I always elect that coverage here in the States. Also, I recall your VW has a crack in the windshield. Did you try to repair that as well? How are you managing to get cracks in windshields of your vehicles? :)
All your videos are very informative and priceless!!! Best wishes always.
We do have insurance options up here however, up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision. In fact, the last time I had my truck's windshield replaced, 2 days later I got a massive crack in it! And you're absolutely right! I do have a crack in my VW which I haven't yet filled, but should, so that it doesn't spread further. So glad you're enjoying the videos, thanks very much for watching!
I carried the Car I am driving to the Auto Glass shop a few days after I purchased it because of two small spots almost like yours... Asked how much to replace the windshield he started laughing and said he had repaired it just last week....I have been driving it 3 years now. They are still the same...Now I know they can be repaired..
It's a great inexpensive solution!
windshield repair kits ONLY Work for small chips, Very small minor cracks not large cracks or larger chips they will not work. they will look ok but will fail...
I tried the Rain-x repair kit. It worked - sort of. Some parts of the crack filled in while other parts didn’t. I would give it a 50% success.
Ya they're definitely not a 100% fix, but definitely help!
Hi Meg. It looks like one of the headlights on your truck might be out.
Btw, I just recently discovered your channel but now I’m hooked.
You’re so awesome and I will say, I’m a perfectionist, too but because I am, I don’t trust myself to get the results that I expect when I do something.
Your projects always turn out great and you’re an inspiration to me.
You’re awesome Meg! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks so much @brian5o that's really kind! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos and that you find them inspiring, that's wonderful to hear! Have a great week!
Hello Meg 🌹❤😘 Super Video ☺️👍
Thanks very much!
Hello from Montana, Just discovered you.Pretty impressed, you've succeeded at some pretty big jobs.
Thanks so much Jason! Thanks for watching!
Just wondering, how did you get those cracks.
Up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so I honestly don't remember when I got these ones because you kind of just get used to the dings and pings happening constantly lol!
@Meg.August Really, I'm in Vegas, and the only thing you worry about when driving was those big trucks that carries rocks, and we get about 113° weather in summer, so you had to lower your windows a little to let the hot air escape..
@@billocampo1365 In the winter we (no joke) get hundreds of micro dings in our windshields - it's almost like getting sandblasted, because our highways are sanded. Sometimes there are bigger rocks on the highways that get flung up by semi's and ya, it's literally like driving through a sandstorm! It's wild!
Meg me and my girlfriend Rebecca is sending love from Newfoundland . You are really amazing at what you do keep it up girl .
Thank you Jordan! Hope you and Rebecca have a great weekend!
I will be interested in seeing what happens when you have cold. I lived in very cold areas. The winter may cause a problem. In Montana we had to buy a new battery every other year but we didn't have much snow latter I lived in Oregon and we had both snow and freezing fog. It may be fine or it may run into trouble in the winter. You did a great job.
Thank you! I didn't have any issues with it in the winter
You're flawless!!
Thank you, appreciate that!
Not sure how it works in Canada but I have full glass coverage on all my cars. I went though 3 in a like a year cost me $0 and my 1 car has a $1200 windshield so the insurance is worth it
We do have insurance options up here, however we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so it's not really feasible to constantly be replacing our windshields unless the cracks/chips are impacting your field of vision. The last time I had my truck's windshield replaced, 2 days later I got a massive crack!
I think part of the intent of these kits is to keep the water out and try to prevent the damage getting any worse.
You’re going to need a new windshield given the length of that crack, so hopefully your insurance (or this video) covers it 😎
Yes, ideally I'd replace the windshield but to be honest I get a new chip or crack every few months or so driving these roads, so up here we tend to wait until they get really bad before replacing them. Thanks for watching!
sounds like like the Rain-X was a stronger resin.
Really Just replace windshield you can’t fix that much damage and it’s dangerous usually your insurance pays for such 😊
Where I live, we get new rock chips and cracks every few months because our roads are heavily sanded and have lots of gravel. Replacing the windshield constantly isn't really feasible although, yes, it would be ideal if insurance would cover a new windshield every few months lol!
Hey, Meg, it’s really nice to see a fellow Canadian practicing DIY. I really enjoy your videos and think you’re doing a fantastic job! Keep it up :)
Thanks very much, Jonathan! Appreciate that!
Potential content idea.
Replacing cabin filters in both vehicles. Probably not very intense but may work out if you do both.
Thanks for the suggestion!
This time a short one. That' s what she said. 😄 Lovely jobley. 👌
Thank you very much for this demonstration and review!!! Always wondered if the windshield repair kits worked and were worth the money?! Now thanks to your honest review and application, we all know! Keep trying new things and pushing yourself in all areas of your life and know that we care and appreciate you!!!
That's so sweet, Terry, thank you! Really appreciate that. Have a great week!
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Excellent Video! I give you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 stars for your review! Thanks Meg!
Thanks very much! Appreciate that @greyjackson2159! I'm glad you enjoyed it
Looks like your LH headlight or DRL is out
Safelite repair 🙌🏽
Safelite replace 🙌🏽
Great video again ,is the 2 product available at Canadian Tire,meg
Thanks so much! The DIY budget kit (orange one) was not available at Canadian Tire surprisingly! but the Rain-X one was
Great video, Love how your not afraid to tackle any project. Plus your honesty ! Your great , Love watching.
Really appreciate that, Andy, thank you!
the things you take on! I was cringing at the rim project but it was great. going to disagree with kevparker, the goal isn't to bring structural strength back but only to reduce the distraction (glare and flare from sun) to make driving safer and to stop spread. the windshield is two layers of tempered glass with plastic between to hold it together, its only the outer part that generally breaks. These kits could work so much better, the goal is to get fluid in the crack which is a challenge. for this type, putting packing tape on the outside to seal it, vacuum on one end of the crack and glue fed into the other end of the tape. I've had very successful repairs with every DIY kit. Brake cleaner could have delaminated the plastic, its really damaging to some surfaces.
great job!
Good to know, thank you Derek! and that's a really interesting idea with the vacuum and packing tape, thanks for the tip. I do have a crack in my jetta's windshield as well so I may try a different approach for that one. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of your weekend!
@Meg.August There are lots of ways to create a vacuum. Some kits use a suction cup with a syringe to pull a vacuum. Not sure which method is the most effective
My most looked forward to TH-camr! Loved the review.👍👍👍👍
That's really nice, thank you Joseph! Glad you enjoyed this!
I got a new-to-me BMW 435 a few months back, less than 3 weeks into owning the car I got a rock chip in the windshield. I've debated doing something like this before it gets worse, seeing this video gave me the confidence that I can do it myself. Thanks, Meg! For once the TH-cam algorithm did something helpful for me!
Great video meg and good info how to diy your own windshield repaire
Thanks so much! I'm glad you found this to be good information, that's great!
Be sure and clean your cracks!
I didn’t even watch the video. I know it’s BS from the start. If you have any nationwide car insurance your front windshield is most likely covered for free replacement. I know if you have State Farm or Progressive Insurance it’s the case. Call the 800 number on your insurance card or call the agent direct. Don’t waist your time on DIY.
I hope your windshield repair goes well I like watching your video it’s so nice to meet you
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're liking the videos!
You’re welcome I’m gonna give you much support as if I can only give you much support if I can
Wow I didn’t even know this was a thing ! Thanks Meg!
No worries! Thanks for watching!
Cut the strips in half!
70 inch long crack😂
only way to fix this is to replace the windshield
Yes, can't get rid of the cracks completely with these kits, but it's a good solution to prevent them from spreading.
I did enjoy this DIY thank you.🌹
That's great to hear, thanks very much!
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Amazing energy. As usual
Thanks so much, Frank!
Great to see ya at work again! Just started the vid and paused for a moment to see if that headlight is going to be in an upcoming video. The projects are all around you. Simply love the channel and your videos. Mostly love the premise they are both built on. With your curiosity and tenacity nothing is out of reach. Happy Saturday!
Thanks so much @mrpbright ! Yes I think I have an electrical connection issue in that headlight because it seems to work intermittently, later in the video it starts working again so I'll have to dive into that in a future project! Thanks for the ongoing support, have a great weekend!
@@Meg.August I noticed it was working later on too. Maybe you could do a diagnosis video with a LED headlight comparison. Amazon is filled with led bulbs for 30 a pair while auto parts stores want 100 a pair.
@@mrpbright I think I will! It would be nice to get that taken care of. And honestly, gotta love amazon for that. I can't justify spending 3x as much at the dealership or at auto stores!! (If Canadian Tire had it I'd get it there lol!)
@@Meg.August You guys are lucky to have canadian tire, they have about everything it sounds like. One thing to check for with the led bulbs not many people rate when they do videos about them is radio noise. some of the cheaper ones will just about run you out of the car with the radio interference.
@@mrpbright Good to know, thank you!
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Lol! Thanks for being here @MrNerv!
@Meg.August No worries, last week I was out for most of the day so caught it Sunday.
But...question for you - is this size of crack and the one on the Jetta not a transport department check failure?
As with the handbrake, which you discarded on the Jetta or truck???
@@MrNerv We actually don't have annual checks where we live. And to be honest, here we get new chips and cracks every few months ago, so it's not feasible for them to enforce because you'd be replacing your windshield constantly. That being said, if you get pulled over and they notice a large crack in your field of vision you could get in trouble.
A funny story - last time I replaced my truck's windshield, 2 days later I got a massive crack in it!! I was so mad lol! In terms of the parking brake on the truck, (I used the term e-brake and parking brake interchangeably which is incorrect) it's actually fine, and also common, to not run those here. I may replace them in the future, but it's not something that is critical.
@Meg.August Wow, am a tad surprised Meg!
In the UK (you and your other half should come visit!), the MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual thing after 3 years from new, a crack in the windscreen in line of sight is a fail, just like your potential trouble as mentioned. Again, if the handbrake isn't able to hold a vehicle, also a fail! Easily rectified though, cable adjustment most likely.
...What we get for living on a variety of flat, hilly and other alternative landscapes...!
I'm under the impression that an E-brake is a handle-less switch instead of a lever?!? Seen that in a new VW Tiguain.
And also, who the hell were you phoning for a windscreen?!? I don't know the conversion rate, but it seemed beyond excessive...!
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Happy Saturday everyone. In todays episode of Meg takes on the world she tackles the dreaded cracked windshield. Who hasn't been there? Not sure about Canada but in the states its pretty common for this repair to be covered by insurance so this was very helpful for those who have wondered if they can repair it themselves. All in all I would said even though you could still slightly see the crack from the inside, not all was lost because the small void that is the crack is now sealed and should help to keep it from weakening further and spidering off into different directions. At least that's my prediction and hopefully Meg will keep us updated. Also, was it just me or did anyone else notice the drivers side marker lamp wasn't illuminated at time marker 45 when she pulled into the garage? Great video Meg, see you next week
Thank you Rob! We do have insurance options for windshield damage but up here, we get new chips and cracks in our windshields every few months or so, so to me it feels wasteful to constantly be replacing them! I generally wait until a crack is impacting my vision, and honestly I'm pretty happy with the result from these inexpensive repair kits and yes hopefully it will help those bullseye cracks from spidering, I'll keep you posted! And yes, you're right, my driver's side light is doing funny things, I've got to look into that. I think I've got a loose wire or something because later in the video it seemed to be working fine again?! So might be an upcoming project! Have a great week! See you soon.
Did she actually crawl on the hood of her car?!? Good grief.
To promote better UV penetration in the curing process, you're supposed to wear a wet white cotton top.