Windshield Tiny rock chip

Ninjatech1969 · 05-04-2023, 10:47 AM

Windshield rock chip it is tiny but it's dead on right in the middle of my driving view.. My OCD is killing me any advise how to fix it ty

nyalpine90 · 05-04-2023, 11:13 AM

Dont look at it!

Keefy · 05-04-2023, 11:18 AM

^^^ what nyalpine90 said.

I’ve had a very small chip or crack in my windshield at eye level but slightly off to the right for over 6 months now, had it professionally repaired but it’s still visible, it is what it is…ignore it.

g11hoonigan · 05-04-2023, 11:59 AM

~$10 permatex windshield crack repair off of amazon has been my go-to diy kit for small chips/cracks.

Flippco · 05-04-2023, 12:26 PM

Check with your insurance company, sometimes professional repairs will not cost you or cause your rates to increase.

They won't make it completely disappear but getting it properly fixed will limit the chance of that turning into a crack and a more major problem.

spangle1980 · 05-04-2023, 02:09 PM

'tis but a mere flesh wound

abg · 05-04-2023, 05:40 PM

I picked up a rock in March that left a blemish about the size of a nickel in the lower center of the windshield. We have glass coverage through our insurance who recommended Safelite. If I’m not satisfied with the repair I can get the windshield replaced. I opted for the Safelite repair (which I think is just a glue) in order to keep the cracks from spreading. Not usually in my field of view so, for now, I’m happy with it.

doug_999 · 05-08-2023, 09:59 PM

I got the tire and wheel insurance that just so happened to include windshield repairs and door dings.

Sure enough, got a windshield chip 2 weeks after picking up the car. Local place came out and fixed it at no charge. I think it would have been about $200* if I didn't have the insurnace.

Ultimately, they made the chip a little worse - but it won't spread. That's the key.

glennbk · 05-09-2023, 04:23 AM

Yeah, USAA, State Farm, GEICO and a few others cover repairs for $0.

doug_999 · 05-09-2023, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by glennbk

Yeah, USAA, State Farm, GEICO and a few others cover repairs for $0.

I believe State Farm dropped that benefit many years ago.

CatSpare · 05-09-2023, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjatech1969

Windshield rock chip it is tiny but it's dead on right in the middle of my driving view.. My OCD is killing me any advise how to fix it ty

Forget the chip...just add a new visual distraction...

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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7443 Rep 11,852 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	Dont look at it!
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Keefy Lieutenant Colonel 1641 Rep 1,558 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40d LCI [8.92]	^^^ what nyalpine90 said. I’ve had a very small chip or crack in my windshield at eye level but slightly off to the right for over 6 months now, had it professionally repaired but it’s still visible, it is what it is…ignore it. __________________ Current - 2022 X3 M40d LCI in Brooklyn Grey. Modifications - AutoID Front Splitter. DTUK Pedalbox Plus. Gloss Black M Badges. 3d Maxpider Kuga Floor Matts & Cargo liner. BMW M-Performance Flow Through Spoiler. Mid-Trunk Spoiler. 15mm Spacers all round. AP Arch Guards. X3M Side Vents. 699M Wheels Gloss Black
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g11hoonigan Captain 826 Rep 874 Posts Drives: BMW 740i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	~$10 permatex windshield crack repair off of amazon has been my go-to diy kit for small chips/cracks.
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Flippco Major 1158 Rep 1,077 Posts Drives: '23 X3 XM40i, Honda Passport Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Check with your insurance company, sometimes professional repairs will not cost you or cause your rates to increase. They won't make it completely disappear but getting it properly fixed will limit the chance of that turning into a crack and a more major problem.
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abg Enlisted Member 28 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 440, BMW X3 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I picked up a rock in March that left a blemish about the size of a nickel in the lower center of the windshield. We have glass coverage through our insurance who recommended Safelite. If I’m not satisfied with the repair I can get the windshield replaced. I opted for the Safelite repair (which I think is just a glue) in order to keep the cracks from spreading. Not usually in my field of view so, for now, I’m happy with it.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2545 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I got the tire and wheel insurance that just so happened to include windshield repairs and door dings. Sure enough, got a windshield chip 2 weeks after picking up the car. Local place came out and fixed it at no charge. I think it would have been about $200* if I didn't have the insurnace. Ultimately, they made the chip a little worse - but it won't spread. That's the key. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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glennbk Major 588 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, USAA, State Farm, GEICO and a few others cover repairs for $0.
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