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Subject:Re: windshield repairs
From:developtrust
Date:Fri, 19 Apr 2002 08:08:20 -0700

It does work but sometimes the cost of a new windshield is not that much
more. Chances are you will pick up more dings especially if you follow
gravel trucks etc.. I have 4 small dings and decided to just leave it alone
as they are out of the path of view and do not disturb my wipers.

William
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300SE

I'm getting the van ready for summer travels and noticed that there's a
perfect little gravel chip in the windshield from an oversized piece of
winter road sand. It's a little crater on the front, but the chip itself
extends in a little spherical impact zone through the first layer of glass.

So, my question: I've seen those ads and received those telemarketing calls
from outfits that claim they can come to your house and repair your
windshield. I have the impression that they sort of inject epoxy into the
damage, or something. Is this worth doing? Will it actually keep the damage
from spreading and return the cosmetic appearance? Is there anything I
should look out for?

Ed Carroll
87 Weekender