Everyone likes to have a stain-free car. Many of us spend hours polishing and maintaining cars on our weekends for it to look perfect every time we take it out for a drive. Amidst such personal care, sometimes accidents occur to damage the car. Many people face problems fixing windshield damage. Replacing windshields for minor damages can be very expensive. So, it is advisable to buy a top-selling DIY repair kit for your windshield.

These kits are inexpensive and come along with tools and instructions in a manual that helps you to fix the problem. Most often DIY repair kits for windshields come with DVDs and links to follow instructions via online videos. These instructions are easy to follow and have shown greater results. Before purchasing the kit, ensure that it consists of all essential tools like easy-apply resin tubes or syringe, applicator, razor blade etc. Here are a few things to consider before choosing the right repair kit:

How big is the damage?
Windshield kits are preferred to fix smaller damages like bull’s eye, flowers, chips, or cracks. A larger crack or hole cannot be fixed through repair kits. So, your first step is to measure the size of the damage — this way you know the extent of the damage. Repair kits can fix problems on damages measuring anywhere between 2 to 6 inches.

Check for resin quality
Resins are the actual repair material that fixes windshield damages. It is important to buy repair kits with good resin quality. Good quality resins are thicker and denser and are made with high-grade materials. This fixes the damage on the windshield by blending well into it without leaving any marks. However, low-quality resins leave a pale yellow tint after drying, which makes the damage or repair very visible.

Check for sensitivity to UV light
The optimal windshield temperature range varies from one repair kit to another. Some repair kits prefer direct UV light to cure damages and some kits recommend the curing process to done indoors or in a place that has shade. There are certain kits that restrict the exposure of the repaired area to sunlight. This could be a little tricky as your vehicle will get exposed to extreme weather conditions eventually. So, it is advisable to read the product description carefully before purchasing.

Check for resin quantity
The larger the size of damage the higher the quantity of resin required. Resin is the base material in the windshield DIY repair kit to fix the crack. If you run short of resin your process of fixing the crack will be incomplete. So, look for the quantity of resin provided in the kit and how much damage it can fix. Usually a common chip or crack will require 1g of resin tube. If your crack is bigger you might need more. It is important to measure the size of the damage on windshield and then place the order for the windshield repair kit accordingly.