Rock chipped windshield - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BeechSierra · 08-23-2006, 06:02 AM

Our 987 has abut 5500 miles on it and we just got hit by a rock that caused a small chip in the windshield. We'd rather not replace the windshield as the chip is small. What's the best repair method?

08-23-2006, 07:15 AM

BeechSierra, depending on the size and location, repairs work great! Contact your insurance company or look in your local "yellow pages" for 'windshield repair'. Your insurance company may pay the entire amount; without a deductible, usually about $75 for a repair.

I agree with you, I would not want to replace the entire windshield either.

Good luck!

Sorry to hear about this happening.

Do some searches on the forum, as this has been reviewed in the past, too.

08-23-2006, 07:30 AM

BeechSierra, sorry, but I am going to highjack this thread a little bit, and ask a question of some of the legal minded members of the forum.

What if this rock that chipped BeechSierra's windshield can off of a truck, hauling gravel? If you could get this truck to pullover, could you make a damage claim against that driver?

Or, what if the truck just pulled out of a construction area, and did not "clear" its tire treads, and a stone gets loose from his dirty tires, and then the rock/stone smacks your windshield?

Or one more, what if a car or truck has a tire blowout, and part of the tire hits your car and does damage?

denverpete · 08-23-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

BeechSierra, sorry, but I am going to highjack this thread a little bit, and ask a question of some of the legal minded members of the forum.

What if this rock that chipped BeechSierra's windshield can off of a truck, hauling gravel? If you could get this truck to pullover, could you make a damage claim against that driver?

Or, what if the truck just pulled out of a construction area, and did not "clear" its tire treads, and a stone gets loose from his dirty tires, and then the rock/stone smacks your windshield?

Or one more, what if a car or truck has a tire blowout, and part of the tire hits your car and does damage?

In the instance of a gravel truck - they are legally responsible for any damages. My favorite is the "Stay back 500' - Not Responsible for Broken Windshields" signs on the backs of these trucks. They're great because, well, they are responsible and putting a sign on the truck doesn't alleviate that obligation.

I'd think it's probably less clear, legally, regarding the stone from a truck tire or a blowout....

08-23-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by denverpete

In the instance of a gravel truck - they are legally responsible for any damages. My favorite is the "Stay back 500' - Not Responsible for Broken Windshields" signs on the backs of these trucks. They're great because, well, they are responsible and putting a sign on the truck doesn't alleviate that obligation.

I'd think it's probably less clear, legally, regarding the stone from a truck tire or a blowout....

I've never seen the "stay back..." sign, maybe because I do stay back when I see those guys!

Good luck trying to get one to pull over, though.

BeechSierra · 08-23-2006, 03:46 PM

Search turned up little but thanks for all the input. Problem solved.

rdynamix · 08-30-2006, 07:25 PM

I have one on the AUDI and one on the Porsche. I had the AUDI chip repaired and after 2h the chip looks exactly the same. Insurance company paid for it, but it really did not change a thing.

BeechSierra · 08-31-2006, 06:25 AM

My dealership recommended a local repairer and the work seems to be holding nicely. The system used was called "Novus" and I was told it is a patented system. Additionally, you have to understand there are many factors that have a negative effect on the any chip repair.

First there is the system used, they are not all the same. True the basic idea is to create a vacuum then inject a clear resin but the equipment used and the user can have a big impact on the success.

Second, how soon after the chip was the repair done. If the chip gets water in it from rain, washing or windshield wiper's fluid, the chip is less likely to be successfully sealed.

Third is the size and nature of the chip. If it really "spiders" quickly (and I'm talking an eigth inch here) the job gets more difficult.

Fourth is proper curing. Most of the resins used are cured by UV rays and need proper curing time and technique.

Hope this helps. The job done on our Boxster was the day after the damage and the repairs are virtually invisible. It has been several days now and it still looks good.

Flexin · 09-04-2006, 04:47 PM

Just take it to a show and have them repair it. IMO bulls eyes finish up the best. In the end you just have a small white dot where the break was. Thats if all the air was removed. If it wasn't your still going to see some black bubbles or lines. Most spider cracks will leave thin white legs (black before the repair) if all the air is removed from the break. I picked up a car about a month ago that had to chips repaired by someone else a year or two before. They looked bad so I redid them. They are hard to find now. You just need someone that knows what they are doing.

James

jeffsquire · 09-05-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BeechSierra

Our 987 has abut 5500 miles on it and we just got hit by a rock that caused a small chip in the windshield. We'd rather not replace the windshield as the chip is small. What's the best repair method?

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Call the insurance company. They probably have a list of shops who can repair the glass.