Now the air conditioner is unplugged and taken out of the front window repair and kept on a strong table. Take the help of someone else as the air conditioner is heavy.
First things first the chip should be repaired before it gets filled with grit. To do this, the chip needs to be drilled while the cracks in it get vacuumed. An acrylic or crystalene resin is then inserted via syringe into the chip to restore the air trapped in the crack. Afterwards it is dried with UV light which hardens the substance and reinstates the original state of the glass. Acrylic resin is made up of carcinogenic acid which turns the chips yellow over time. Crystalene resin has better clarity and doesn't change color over time. It's available at ultra-low consistency and high consistency. Extra resin is scraped away and then polished for a finishing touch. This kind of treatment usually runs about $45-$100.
Check for irregularities. If you're at the car auto glass repair or rear of the car, look along the car to see if there are small dents. These can be seen as distortions in the reflection. If the paint is not smooth in one place, then this could be a place where there has been some damage. Dents as large as a coin can be restored by a panel beater. Dents that are not thoroughly repaired are often filled with polyester resin or fibreglass paste. Tap the surface, or go along it with a magnet. Know whether the panel is made of steel, not plastic, fibreglass or aluminum. If there are places where the magnet will not adhere, then in all likelihood, the panel has been repaired. Ask the owner why the part has been repainted?
However, before asking for an entire replacement that could cost hundreds, consider a few different types of solutions to fix the windshield. Look into a windshield chip repair kit. You can get one with enough materials for multiple chips or you can also buy a disposable kit with a syringe that is tossed after one time.
Be sure to get the vehicle identification number (better known as the VIN number). On most modern vehicles the VIN number is located on the drivers side dashboard and is visible by looking through the front window, drivers side. If it looks tampered with in any way then run the other direction!
Filing a windshield repair claim is easy. It can be done over the phone. If you have insurance coverage for the repair, you may even be able to file your insurance claim at the same location where you take your car to be fixed. Both you and the person helping you will have to speak with an insurance agent before the claim is approved. However, once you get the go ahead, the repair can be made.