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Date:         Thu, 29 Jun 95 13:14:45 EDT
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From:         dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca (David Carment)
Subject:      halfmoons and stars- fixing windshield cracks

Yikes! On our way back through Buffalo I picked up a couple of Loctite "Bullseye" windshield repair kits. I tried them out on a couple of "halfmoon" looking cracks in the windshield. The syringe-looking device affixes to the windshield and fluid is injected into the cracks. Applying pressure created more cracks and they now appear to be lengthening over time. One is "star-like" while the other is a straight line. What can I do short of replacing the windshield?

I have heard the following and seek advice on this strategy: drill two small holes at each end of the cracks and inject with crazy glue. Has anyone tried this? Are there alternatives that work?

I am less concerned about the view out the windshield (because they are not line of sight) and more concerned about the windshield cracking under pressure while driving. Its an 82 Westfalia and the cracks were there when I bought the van. It passed the MOT roadworthiness test because line of sight was not an issue.

PS Our insurance policy will cover the cost of replacement save 50 deductible. I would rather not have this done because of the way the windshield is affixed to the frame. A less than competent job could result in leaks.

Thanks in advance - David C.

---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600-6662 fax - (613) 788-2889 Email address: dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------


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