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anyone touch up small windshield nicks with super glue?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by TacoTitan11, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    so i have heard mixed reviews on this....i got a small surface nick on my windshield (surprised it took 15k miles for my first one). Actually, i got two. I took it to a glass shop and the owner told me its basicaly too small for repair and he wouldnt mess with it because he does not think it will be an issue now or ever. Well, prior to going there this morning, i read up on the topic last night and some people mentioned putting a small drop of super glue or crazy glue on the nicks to help prevent any possible spreading. Looking for some opinions on this subject...as always, thanks everyone, i appreciate the help! :):):):):)
     
  2. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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  3. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    for a few bucks at the flap (friendly local auto parts store), they sell a little kit with an vacuum attachment and some type of optical glue just for that job...
     
  4. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    are those kits messy??
     
  5. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    not that I recall...but haven't had to use one in 20 years...
     
  6. Jan 5, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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  7. Jan 6, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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  8. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    I have brothers, superglue is not allowed in my household
     
  9. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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    lololol
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    KPT......gotta love the guy :)
     
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    I want you to try it because I want to know the answer :D
     
  13. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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    I used one on a small cross shaped crack. It wasn't messy but didn't really seem to soak into the crack enough. I could still see the crack and it did eventually spread anyway. I had to replace the windshield once it spread.
     
  14. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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    just wondering if a drop will really stay on for a long time or just rub off over time
     

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