On Sat, 28 Dec 1996, Erik OBrien wrote:

> List,
> 
> 	Over beers, my friends and I were debating how glass repair companies
> fix small cracks and stone chips on auto glass. (we have too much free
> time!) Anyway, I was wondering if any list members know of the
> techniques used and could relate them to the list. It could come in
> handy knowing to what extent VW glass can be fixed.
> 	Our conscenses was something between a type of penetrant, (like WD40)
> and some level of heat. But what do we know, we were drunk. 
> 	Also, If Derek is reading this, I'm still trying to track down my
> source for viscious fluid we talked about.
> 	Thanks in advance and have a great new year everyone!
> 
> Erik
> 87' Syncro Westy Weekender
> 

oh boy oh boy!! i put a lot of research into this back when i planned on 
restoring my 75 storage shed....unfortunitly my meomory doesnt work to 
bloody well. pht!

but, what i do remember!!

one method involves a UV-sensitive plastic that is injected into the hole 
or crack at high pressure, which is allowed to cure in sunlight for 
ohsolong, then polished up.

another one is a much cheaper version of the stuff that JCWhittney (and 
others) sell as a do it yourself kit, works ok, but doesnt last as long, 
and polishing it out with out the right tools can be a pain..

if you just want it to keep from spreading, slathering superglue in there 
works good..as long as you can do it without gluing your fingers to the 
winsheild...:)

there are a few other methods, but i dont remmeb\mber 'em..:( sorry..

now, if anyone wants to offer up their opions on polishing all levals of 
scratches out of glass (plastic too..:) they are welcome too..

i've got sratches to fix after the thaw on poor Itchi's windshield...not 
to mention my 400$ armani glasses!! (that due to good conections i was 
able to get for 145$..:) thank god, else i wouldnt have been able to get 
any, there for wouldnt have pased my drivers test...lol..:)

later...david

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