Tiny windshield chips

malelee21 · 03-23-2021, 08:58 AM

I picked up 2018 CPO X1 yesterday and did not realize until I got home that there were two tiny 2mm chips on the windshield.

It is not a crack or bullseye that will worsen over time but more of visibility/cosmetic issue.

Is there any kit out there that can fill the chip and hide the blemish?

Thanks!

rice_rocket88 · 03-23-2021, 09:16 AM

Usually a windshield repair place will deal with it. I'm not sure if NY has glass coverage automatically, but in a lot of places like MA it's free.. they would rather fix those chips before you get a windshield.

malelee21 · 03-23-2021, 09:48 AM

I want to avoid these places as repair usually leaves blemishes. I was wondering if there are kits out there that will minimize any visual imperfections.

jrveron · 03-23-2021, 10:48 AM

I have used this kit before with good results: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Kit-repa...dp/B000ALJ4MY/

pcy · 03-23-2021, 06:58 PM

IMHO, a professional windshield repair tech can do much better job than any DIY repair of windshield chips/cracks.

Peter_R · 03-23-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pcy

IMHO, a professional windshield repair tech can do much better job than any DIY repair of windshield chips/cracks.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Agreed, my X3 had chips in the windshield and it was repaired by a professional company and I could not fault the repair.

pajarodoug · 06-09-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pcy

IMHO, a professional windshield repair tech can do much better job than any DIY repair of windshield chips/cracks.

The frustration and poor results of the kits make going to a professional well worth the money. You will probably end up at a pro anyway after trying the kit on your own. Might as well start with a pro.

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malelee21 Private 9 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 18 X1 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I want to avoid these places as repair usually leaves blemishes. I was wondering if there are kits out there that will minimize any visual imperfections.
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jrveron Captain 266 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 m40i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Mexico City iTrader: (0)	I have used this kit before with good results: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Kit-repa...dp/B000ALJ4MY/ __________________ 2023 X3 m40i Brooklyn Grey 2017 X1 sDrive M-Sport 2.0i (repro) - SOLD
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pcy Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '18 X1 x28i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	IMHO, a professional windshield repair tech can do much better job than any DIY repair of windshield chips/cracks.
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