Windshield stone chip repair
04-22-2019, 02:45 PM
#11
AudiWorld Super User
If you have star-shaped cracks, those are open and will continue to spread. A windshield place (If you have the SAFELIGHT chain, they're usually pretty good and reasonable) can tell you whether a repair is going to be reliable. A LOT of auto insurance policies cover new windshields with zero deductible, if it can't be repaired. And free repairs if it can.
Whenever I need a windshield (not yet on this car but probably 4-5x previously) I try to look at that as being a GOOD thing. The new glass makes you realize how much micro-pitting was on the old glass, and while the wallet may hurt, the eyes are so much happier.
Maybe the OP will get lucky, and his insurer will cover having Audi do the work. (Even though Audi will usually call a windshield place like Safelight anyway.(G)
Whenever I need a windshield (not yet on this car but probably 4-5x previously) I try to look at that as being a GOOD thing. The new glass makes you realize how much micro-pitting was on the old glass, and while the wallet may hurt, the eyes are so much happier.
Maybe the OP will get lucky, and his insurer will cover having Audi do the work. (Even though Audi will usually call a windshield place like Safelight anyway.(G)
04-22-2019, 05:55 PM
#12
If the insurance company pays for chip repair, don’t file a new claim if you decide to replace windshield at some point. In other words, just re open the chip claim instead of filing a second one for the new windshield.
04-23-2019, 06:24 AM
#13
When I bought my car, they had 3 levels of “extended warranty” coverage: the lowest price was just wheels and tires; the next level was W&T and the key fob and the final (most expensive by another $1,500) included W&T, key fob and “genuine Audi windshield” replacement glass. I declined that crazy package as I know how good my insurance company is with genuine replacement parts versus some after-market brand.
The finance manager tried to tell me I was making “the wrong, short-sighted” decision. When she asked who carried my auto insurance and I replied “NJM,” that completely shut her down, the hard sell stopped and we finalized the deal
— John
The finance manager tried to tell me I was making “the wrong, short-sighted” decision. When she asked who carried my auto insurance and I replied “NJM,” that completely shut her down, the hard sell stopped and we finalized the deal
— John
04-23-2019, 10:40 AM
#14
Club AutoUnion
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance. Sorry! 
04-23-2019, 11:36 AM
#16
Club AutoUnion
04-24-2019, 05:15 AM
#17
AudiWorld Member
I got a chip on the passenger side when the car was just a month old. It was traumatic!
It wasn't quite big enough for one of the windscreen repair places to deal with (they were concerned it wouldn't work well enough without getting enough of the resin in) so I bought a kit very much like this:
And, it worked brilliantly. Highly recommended if you're patient and follow the instructions precisely.
For a bigger chip I'd have the windscreen place do it as they have the equipment to suck out the air and moisture before injecting the resin. Then you'd probably only see it if you go looking for it. Much better that than have the screen changed with all the possible trim damage and issues with the camera or head up display.
It wasn't quite big enough for one of the windscreen repair places to deal with (they were concerned it wouldn't work well enough without getting enough of the resin in) so I bought a kit very much like this:
And, it worked brilliantly. Highly recommended if you're patient and follow the instructions precisely.
For a bigger chip I'd have the windscreen place do it as they have the equipment to suck out the air and moisture before injecting the resin. Then you'd probably only see it if you go looking for it. Much better that than have the screen changed with all the possible trim damage and issues with the camera or head up display.
04-24-2019, 06:00 AM
#18
AudiWorld Senior Member
I got a chip on the passenger side when the car was just a month old. It was traumatic!
It wasn't quite big enough for one of the windscreen repair places to deal with (they were concerned it wouldn't work well enough without getting enough of the resin in) so I bought a kit very much like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Re.../dp/B07H9ZG2BM
And, it worked brilliantly. Highly recommended if you're patient and follow the instructions precisely.
For a bigger chip I'd have the windscreen place do it as they have the equipment to suck out the air and moisture before injecting the resin. Then you'd probably only see it if you go looking for it. Much better that than have the screen changed with all the possible trim damage and issues with the camera or head up display.
It wasn't quite big enough for one of the windscreen repair places to deal with (they were concerned it wouldn't work well enough without getting enough of the resin in) so I bought a kit very much like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Re.../dp/B07H9ZG2BM
And, it worked brilliantly. Highly recommended if you're patient and follow the instructions precisely.
For a bigger chip I'd have the windscreen place do it as they have the equipment to suck out the air and moisture before injecting the resin. Then you'd probably only see it if you go looking for it. Much better that than have the screen changed with all the possible trim damage and issues with the camera or head up display.
04-24-2019, 06:28 AM
#19
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It was probably 1 to 2 mm so similar. I made sure to clean and degrease it first and exactly followed the instructions, letting it cure in the sun for quite a while before scraping the excess resin. It was actually the rain-x kit I bought. Maybe I just got lucky?
04-24-2019, 08:10 AM
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The chip is filled from the outside but I can still see the "star" from the inside. Its very noticeable.
I have scheduled an appointment with the dealership to have it inspected. My insurance covers full OEM replacement within the first two years and since I am leasing my car, I don't want to end up paying out of pocket at the end of the lease. Will report back in two weeks.
I have scheduled an appointment with the dealership to have it inspected. My insurance covers full OEM replacement within the first two years and since I am leasing my car, I don't want to end up paying out of pocket at the end of the lease. Will report back in two weeks.
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