Has anybody ever used a DIY windscreen repair kit

johnnyb44 · 13th March 2024, 06:46

Hi,
A truck came passed me yesterday throwing up a stone resulting in it hitting my windscreen.
I'm reluctant to getting it done though the insurance as the chip is tiny (about the size of a match head) and was considering using a DIY stone chip repair kit.
Has anybody ever used one and are they any good.
The chip is right in front of the drivers field of view.
Many thanks and hope you're all keeping well.
Johnny.

Matt_75 · 13th March 2024, 08:50

I've used one once. It was an okay repair but by no means invisible and wasn't as good as a professional chip repair. A professional chip repair done via your insurance shouldn't affect your NCB I'd have thought and generally costs about £25.

Arctic · 13th March 2024, 09:33

I've used one once also and the results where quite good to be honest, but you really need to do it in a decent heat, on a good summers day.

I used Rain.X kit

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Follow the instructions to the T to get best results, really clean the area being treated.

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I stuck a piece of cardboard inside the screen so i could see the chip correctly, then cleaned the area with both these products.

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Made sure it was dry and dust free, some a calm day not a wind one if doing in a garage you should be ok.

You can see these little chips scratches etc.

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Press on the spider tool has i called it, directly over the chip.

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Making sure it screws down to the screen.

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then you inject the filler and leave to dry,

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Remove and use the paper after if need be, i think is correct if my memory is right.

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It is never going to be as good when a professional chips job done, but is ok.

johnnyb44 · 13th March 2024, 11:03

Brilliant,
Thanks for all the replies.
I think I will give it a try and get a DIY kit this afternoon.
All the best,
Johnny.

DMGRS · 13th March 2024, 14:48

Smashing info and pics as always Arctic!
I need to give this a go on the 45

Dave47 · 13th March 2024, 14:55

Excellent guidence Artic, thank you.

bl52krz · 14th March 2024, 19:48

It will be an mot fail if it is judged to be within the drivers front field of vision.

Tenesmus · 14th March 2024, 23:16

Autoglass did mine and it was covered on the insurance, didn't have to pay anything.

13th March 2024, 06:46	#1
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,705 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Has anybody ever used a DIY windscreen repair kit Hi, A truck came passed me yesterday throwing up a stone resulting in it hitting my windscreen. I'm reluctant to getting it done though the insurance as the chip is tiny (about the size of a match head) and was considering using a DIY stone chip repair kit. Has anybody ever used one and are they any good. The chip is right in front of the drivers field of view. Many thanks and hope you're all keeping well. Johnny. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

13th March 2024, 08:50	#2
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	I've used one once. It was an okay repair but by no means invisible and wasn't as good as a professional chip repair. A professional chip repair done via your insurance shouldn't affect your NCB I'd have thought and generally costs about £25. __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

13th March 2024, 09:33	#3
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	I've used one once also and the results where quite good to be honest, but you really need to do it in a decent heat, on a good summers day. I used Rain.X kit 1 2 3 Follow the instructions to the T to get best results, really clean the area being treated. 4 5 I stuck a piece of cardboard inside the screen so i could see the chip correctly, then cleaned the area with both these products. 6 7 Made sure it was dry and dust free, some a calm day not a wind one if doing in a garage you should be ok. You can see these little chips scratches etc. 8 Press on the spider tool has i called it, directly over the chip. 9 Making sure it screws down to the screen. 10 then you inject the filler and leave to dry, 11 Remove and use the paper after if need be, i think is correct if my memory is right. 12 It is never going to be as good when a professional chips job done, but is ok. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

13th March 2024, 11:03	#4
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,705 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Brilliant, Thanks for all the replies. I think I will give it a try and get a DIY kit this afternoon. All the best, Johnny. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

13th March 2024, 14:48	#5
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Smashing info and pics as always Arctic! I need to give this a go on the 45 __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

13th March 2024, 14:55	#6
Dave47 Newbie none at the moment Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Margate Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent guidence Artic, thank you.

14th March 2024, 19:48	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	It will be an mot fail if it is judged to be within the drivers front field of vision. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

14th March 2024, 23:16	#8
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Autoglass did mine and it was covered on the insurance, didn't have to pay anything. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...