Do-It-Yourself Repair

• You can purchase do-it-yourself repair kits from automotive supply shops. The kits vary slightly by company but generally include a clear epoxy that is poured into the chip area after it is cleaned of loose glass, followed by some resin to harden the solution. Pressure is applied via a pressure tube to force the epoxy-resin mix into the crack, where it cures by exposure to sunlight for 10 minutes.
  
  

Professional Repair

• Professional rock chip repair companies can either repair your windshield at their business location, or visit you at home to perform the needed repair. Professional repair will use a epoxy-resin injection into the crack followed with pressure to fill and seal the windshield chip.
  
  

Benefits of Chip Sealing

• A major benefit of rock chip repair is the windshield is not removed, thus there is no concern whether the new windshield will cure properly and have a watertight seal. In addition, chip repair will be less expensive than a windshield replacement.
  
  

Environmental Benefits

• Windshield glass is not recyclable since it is actually glass and anti-shatter laminates and are disposed of in landfills. By sealing a crack, owners can avoid sending a otherwise repairable windshield to a landfill.
  
  

Insurance Coverage

• Windshield repair or replacement may be covered by your automotive insurance policy, or subsidized under your policy. You can contact your automotive insurance representative to find the specifics of your coverage.