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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 9, 2008 13:13:27 GMT -5
I hadn't driven my truck for a couple weeks since we were in Florida. When I got in it yesterday I noticed a crack coming from the left hand side. It was about 2 inches long. I got out and looked and sure enough it appears that a rock hit it right on the edge. I marked it and this morning it has grown by a 1/4 inch. Any way of applying something to get it to stop spreading or am I doomed to buy a new windshield.  |
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Post by dadfsr on Feb 9, 2008 13:32:03 GMT -5
WW-Do you have comprehensive on your coverage? That took care of the windshield in my old truck with the same damage. Put some of those $$ to use that you've been giving them.
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Post by tusti on Feb 9, 2008 13:45:54 GMT -5
Look in the phone book or internet for something called "Glass Doctor" or something close to that. I saw a guy on one of those TV car shows that fixed a crack, but I don't know what the product was.
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Post by drs on Feb 9, 2008 14:40:56 GMT -5
Woody, I'd just go ahead and replace the windshield. You don't want it falling apart on you while driving. Somethimes tempered Glass windshields do strange things.
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Post by indianahick on Feb 9, 2008 17:20:09 GMT -5
Talk to you insurance agent, get it fixed. If the temperature changes are causing it to grow you will soon have a crack running thru the windshield that can turn into a billion little glass pieces that you can not see thru until they fall out. And that is one heck of a mess.
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Feb 9, 2008 17:24:11 GMT -5
Yeah, dadfsr is right. Comprehensive coverage is the way to go and costs little to have. Takes care of if you have a cracked windshield or hitting a deer. So check your policy, you may be gettin a free windshield.
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 9, 2008 17:49:55 GMT -5
Yeah, dadfsr is right. Comprehensive coverage is the way to go and costs little to have. Takes care of if you have a cracked windshield or hitting a deer. So check your policy, you may be gettin a free windshield. I will replace it. Not too sure about the coverage as I had that happen 10 years ago and I had a $250 deductible then. The windshield cost $263 so I didn't even file it. I also hit (actually she hit me) a deer a few years back and they paid for everything - $2,300.. I'll call my agent Monday.. |
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 9, 2008 18:40:29 GMT -5
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Post by mrfixit on Feb 9, 2008 18:40:54 GMT -5
Actually you can fix it yourself. A few years ago while on a trip thru Kentucky on I65 a rock truck lost some his load hitting the windshield. I found a do-it-yourself kit at Autozone or one of those stores. It was similiar to superglue, just follow the directions. That was 3.5 years go and it's still holding.
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Post by hornharvester on Feb 9, 2008 19:42:29 GMT -5
I repaired a chip and crack in my truck window and its still holding. Auto Zone or Walmart sells the kit. Kits are easy to use. h.h.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 5:44:12 GMT -5
Most comp policies don't have a deductible, just call it in and get it replaced. Now days, they'll come out and do it at your home most of the time.
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Post by Sleazy E on Feb 10, 2008 9:11:19 GMT -5
Woody most insurance companies do not have a deductible for glass anymore..... so check with your agent.... also my windshield has been cracked in 4 different places for about a year now..... over the summer the cracks stretched over the whole windshield..... I am just to lazy to take it in and get it replaced....
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Post by hountzmj on Feb 11, 2008 10:15:54 GMT -5
If you end up paying for it yourself (no insurance). Be sure you shop around to 4-5 places. I found that the "chains" tend to be the highest. If you can fined a guy who used to work at a chain and is now on his own is the best.
I had one replaced and the quotes ranged from $192 - $420 or so. Definitely worth shopping around.
--hountzmj
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