Windscreen Chip Repair

It is usually possible for small chips outside the driver's main field of view. The resin is cured with UV light. Many insurers cover repairs. Chips larger than a coin, or cracks longer than a few centimetres, usually mean the windscreen must be replaced. Roadworthiness rules in many countries set limits on damage in the area swept by the wipers in front of the driver. A repaired chip may still be faintly visible but should not spread.

Air is removed from the chip and resin fills it, restoring strength and clarity.

Repair it quickly; temperature changes can turn a chip into a crack. If the windscreen is replaced, cameras for driver assistance may need calibration.