Windshield Ding
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2006
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Windshield Ding
Well, I have had my new 'stang for exactly 17 days. Today, while driving in to work, a d*** rock hit my windshield and left a ding. On the outside of the windshield, there is only a little surface mark. However, between the layers of glass, there is small circular mark (resembles butterfly wings) that is less than the size of a dime in width.
Should I just call a shop like Safelite to come and fix the ding? Will the repair work be noticeable afterwards?
Thanks for the replies!
Should I just call a shop like Safelite to come and fix the ding? Will the repair work be noticeable afterwards?
Thanks for the replies!
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Joined: May 2006
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RE: Windshield Ding
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Well, I have had my new 'stang for exactly 17 days. Today, while driving in to work, a d*** rock hit my windshield and left a ding. On the outside of the windshield, there is only a little surface mark. However, between the layers of glass, there is small circular mark (resembles butterfly wings) that is less than the size of a dime in width.
Should I just call a shop like Safelite to come and fix the ding? Will the repair work be noticeable afterwards?
Thanks for the replies!
Well, I have had my new 'stang for exactly 17 days. Today, while driving in to work, a d*** rock hit my windshield and left a ding. On the outside of the windshield, there is only a little surface mark. However, between the layers of glass, there is small circular mark (resembles butterfly wings) that is less than the size of a dime in width.
Should I just call a shop like Safelite to come and fix the ding? Will the repair work be noticeable afterwards?
Thanks for the replies!
Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Windshield Ding
I've had the same thing happen to my other cars, any auto glass repair/replace outfit can do the repair. They vaccum the area while applying the glue so that most of the lines go away but I could still see a hairline where the chip was (no more butterfly though). More important is that it prevents the chip from turning into a crack (and spreading across the windshield).
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Joined: Aug 2006
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RE: Windshield Ding
I called a couple of shops about the ding. Because it is on the driver's side, they both stated that the windshield would need to be replaced...they are not allowed to repair any defects in the "field of vision." This stinks!
I sure hope that a replacement will look like new and is not noticeable.
I sure hope that a replacement will look like new and is not noticeable.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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RE: Windshield Ding
It might work out for the best. I think our factory windshields are crap. I have several pits and none of them are from tailgating. It seems that anything that touches the glass will mar it. Maybe your new one will be better material.
Good luck
Good luck
Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Windshield Ding
I didn't realize that it was on the driver's side. I've been told the same, no repair on the driver's side.
ORIGINAL: VStang
I called a couple of shops about the ding. Because it is on the driver's side, they both stated that the windshield would need to be replaced...they are not allowed to repair any defects in the "field of vision." This stinks!
I sure hope that a replacement will look like new and is not noticeable.
I called a couple of shops about the ding. Because it is on the driver's side, they both stated that the windshield would need to be replaced...they are not allowed to repair any defects in the "field of vision." This stinks!
I sure hope that a replacement will look like new and is not noticeable.