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Inspection And Assessment -
1. Examine the damaged area from the inside and outside of the vehicle. Look for
hidden cracks, moisture, contamination or previous repair attempts.
2. Determine if the damage is within the scope of your technical experience to
repair.
3. Assess to make sure that the windshield is at the appropriate temperature.
Ideal temperature is between 65°F to 85°F plus or minus 5°F.
Preparing the Rock Chip -
1. Place the mirror on the inside of the windshield, under the damaged area.
2. Clean around the damaged area. Be sure to place a nitrile glove-covered finger
over the rock chip in order to keep from contaminating the break.
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves
when repairing a windshield!
7. Cure the break for approximately three minutes using either an ultra violet lamp
or the use of natural sun light. *Always make sure to let the break cure to the
required allotted time. Do Not rush this process. The outer part of the break
might be cured but the actual pit may not be. It is very important that it be cured
all the way through.
8. Remove the mylar square cure sheet.
9. With the use of a new razor blade, scrape the cured resin in a back and forth, up
and down motion until the resin is even and level with windshield.
10. Apply a small amount of pit polish and vigorously buff with a soft cloth or paper
towel until the pit resin is shiny.
