'04 A8L Anyone with windshield chips yet?
12-15-2003, 03:07 PM
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'04 A8L Anyone with windshield chips yet?
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That dreaded question. I've had two little chips on my windshield already (big double smack from rock, but small damage, thank goodness), no crack but still bugs the heck out of me. I am **** about this despite having gone through many new cars with the same experiences down to having my windshield replaced in a former car. Is there a helpline for people with my affliction?
That dreaded question. I've had two little chips on my windshield already (big double smack from rock, but small damage, thank goodness), no crack but still bugs the heck out of me. I am **** about this despite having gone through many new cars with the same experiences down to having my windshield replaced in a former car. Is there a helpline for people with my affliction?
12-15-2003, 04:17 PM
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Get a spare 04 and limit your driving to your driveway!
There are glass shops that will repair your windshield without replacing it depending on the nature of the boo boo. Good luck.
12-15-2003, 05:15 PM
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I deleted my posts which removed most of the others in the process.
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12-15-2003, 06:28 PM
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Re: '04 A8L Anyone with windshield chips yet?
I'd get a glass chip "repair" kit from a local parts store so the chip doesn't grow any. Its easy to do, just some adhesive/epoxy and a suction cup setup IIRC. Cheaper than a glass shop...
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12-15-2003, 11:53 PM
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I've heard bad things about those DIY kits, that you could ...
actually make it worse, your windshield that is.
I have a chip on my windshield from a rock also and have contemplated getting it replaced under the comprehensive of my insurance coverage.
-pch-
I have a chip on my windshield from a rock also and have contemplated getting it replaced under the comprehensive of my insurance coverage.
-pch-
12-16-2003, 05:52 AM
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Follow directions, and don't get glue happy, alot is not better....BTDT on the '97 A4tq.
Like many things, success of the DIY chip repair kit has everything to do with the user ;-)