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ssmokn · 01-25-09, 06:32

Over the years I've had a good number of both windshield replacments and repairs.

If the damage is repairable and not in the drivers line of site I will always opt for the repair rather than the replacement.

I used to always go for the replacement but after trying the repair it is the way to go... 1) When done right you cannot tell, 2) it is much less wasteful (a green solution so to speak), 3) On a few occasions I've been displeased with the windshield removal -- scratching the heck out of the paint under the windshield which long term has the potential to cause rust if you keep the car long enough.

Go for the repair. If you are not satisfied you can always tell the insurance company and then request the replacement. I'd ask them up front... "If I'm not satisfied with the repair will you then replace the windshield".

Give it a try. It is the way to go.

01-25-09, 06:32	#3 (permalink)
ssmokn Registered User ssmokn is offline Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 130	Re: Windshield Crack, repair or replace? Over the years I've had a good number of both windshield replacments and repairs. If the damage is repairable and not in the drivers line of site I will always opt for the repair rather than the replacement. I used to always go for the replacement but after trying the repair it is the way to go... 1) When done right you cannot tell, 2) it is much less wasteful (a green solution so to speak), 3) On a few occasions I've been displeased with the windshield removal -- scratching the heck out of the paint under the windshield which long term has the potential to cause rust if you keep the car long enough. Go for the repair. If you are not satisfied you can always tell the insurance company and then request the replacement. I'd ask them up front... "If I'm not satisfied with the repair will you then replace the windshield". Give it a try. It is the way to go.