crack in windshield

[gman]

i have a small spider web crack near the bottom passenger side of my windshield. i'm sort of worried about it spreading and the glass breaking it can happen, and my truck rides terrible. i got a quote from my local glass and body shop for 70 bucks to fix it, but it could be more they were sort of unclear. then i looked on line and saw their were some fix it you self kits for around 10 bucks. does any one have any expearence with these products? should i spend the 70 bucks? is there any other way to keep it from spreading? keep in mind it doesn't affect the visibility because of location and my i paid 1700 for my truck so the cheap option is the best
thanks

 

[Little_blue_B2]

I wouldn't trust the $10 quick fix, a glass Co. could drill it and fix the crack but...

I vote put a new one in, call around and find someone who will do it cheap. I had mine put in for $150...the guy didn't speak English too well but he did a good job, it has held up a couple of years with no problem. Just my 2cents

 

[nitrofan1]

A star crack you can fix (looks like a bulls eye). A crack that runs on the windshield is too late to do anything. Time for a windshield. Sorry

 

[gman]

im probably gona take you advise and get a new windshield when i get the $
thanks for the input

 

[QuakerShaker4242]

yea if i was you id just wait it out and let the crack spread. i replaced my windshield a while back. it started as a small crack and about 6 months later it was going all the way across my windshild. it would allow you to save up some cash to replace it

 

[TrexMex]

yea if i was you id just wait it out and let the crack spread. i replaced my windshield a while back. it started as a small crack and about 6 months later it was going all the way across my windshild. it would allow you to save up some cash to replace it

Try two days to go from a 2 inch crack to half the windshield.... My windshield got cracked this last weekend while driving on a dirt road

 

[jdizon]

Once a crack in the windshield begins to "grow", there are no reliable methods to stop it or repair it.
Drilling holes and super glue will not stop the crack from spreading; like other answers suggest; it's a waste of time and effort.

The windshield should be covered under the comprehensive section of your insurance policy and for a small deductible, you can have the windshield replaced without affecting your insurance rates.




chandler auto glass

 

[BeefStew42791]

without affecting your insurance rates.

HAH..right