Until You Get It Repaired

Unfortunately you now have a chip on your car, truck or suv's windshield, use these tips to help prevent further damage until it can be permanently repaired.

1. Protect The Chip If the area is dry, cover the chip on the outside of the windshield with
    clear tape.  This will seal out moisture and dirt until a permanent repair can be made.

2. Try not to use the defroster; however if needed, use the lowest setting that will work to
     clear the windshield.

3. Park in the shade, if possible, or leave the side windows down slightly to avoid heat
     building up inside the vehicle.

4. Don't use anything liquid to seal off the chip, such as nail polish or glue. Doing this
     can render the chip non-repairable.

5. Don't wash the vehicle. Pressure from power washers or your hand and/or the
     temperature difference between the glass and water during the car wash may cause the
     chip to spread.  Further, any liquid getting into the break can contaminate the chip which
     can affect the appearance of any repair attempt.

6. Don't apply windshield treatments like RainX or Aquapel, until the chip has been
     repaired.

7. Don't slam the doors, trunk, or hood.  Avoid any other vibration to the vehicle.


These tips may reduce the chance of your windshield cracking, however only a permanent repair will totally prevent cracking.