Rain-X Chipped Windshield Repair

ID: 115463

Description: This guide is applicable for any chip that is...

Steps:

  1. To remove excess glass, scrape over the surface of the chip with the included razor blade.
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  3. Attach the Rain-X applicator base to the windshield, with the center of the base directly above the chip.
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  5. Cut the tip of the repair resin bottle using the razor blade.
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  7. To attach resin chamber, screw the chamber into the center ring of the applicator base.
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  9. Screw the resin chamber clockwise until it is in contact with the windshield.
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  11. Apply 3-6 drops of resin from the resin repair bottle into the resin chamber.
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  13. To add the pressure driver, screw the driver clockwise into the resin chamber.
  14. Make sure to tighten almost all the way.
  15. Make sure the pressure driver is in contact with the windshield.
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  17. Set timer for 4-6 minutes - Let the adhesive absorb into the chip for 4-6 minutes.
  18. To determine if the repair resin has absorbed properly, look at the glass from a 45 degree angle.
  19. After the 4-6 minutes end, unscrew the pressure driver, turning it counter clockwise. Remove it to release any trapped air.
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  21. Reinsert pressure driver by twisting clockwise.
  22. This will discard any air remaining in the chip.
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  24. To check for remaining damage, look for a dark color to appear.
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  26. Leave to cure for 5-10 minutes.
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  28. Once finished curing, remove the resin chamber and the pressure driver by screwing counter clockwise.
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  30. Remove the applicator by using the tabs on the suction cups.
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  32. Clean off any excess adhesive from the windshield.
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  34. Cover the chip gently with a curing strip.
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  36. Move the car into direct sunlight and leave for 4-6 hours.
  37. Remove the curing strip and enjoy.
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