Can I save this windshield

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Newdriver813, Aug 13, 2025.

  1. Newdriver813

    Newdriver813 Light Load Member

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    First time this has happened to me.
     

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  3. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Yes until it is cracked.
     
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  4. Newdriver813

    Newdriver813 Light Load Member

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    Is there anyway to save it?
     
  5. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    No, it’s starting to spider.
     
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  6. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Chips smaller than 1" or the size of a quarter can be fixed. Otherwise, replace windshield.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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  8. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    I agree, time to get it replaced now. Besides looks like it’s in your line of sight or darn close to it. Would definitely drive me nuts.
     
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  9. CassND

    CassND Bobtail Member

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    I have pretty good luck gluing them. I’ve glued worse than that. I probably have 10-12 glued up right now.

    DOT has never said anything about them.

    Truck stop should have a rain x chip repair kit.
     
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  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    A few bumps, a few hot to cold cycles, and you will have some serious issues.
     
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  11. Cdemars316

    Cdemars316 Heavy Load Member

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    bot of mine have looked like that in three different spots for three years now, thing that sucks is drivers side was just replaced and about a mile from the shop and the first rock hit it.
     
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