Do it Yourself Car Repairs

Do-it-yourself auto repair techniques vary in difficulty. One technique that can be done quickly and with a few supplies is a repair to a cracked or chipped car window. A resin stabilizer kit and a few things from around the house are all you need for one of the simplest repair jobs you can do.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Mild detergent
  • Cloths
  • Bucket
  • Suction cup stabilizer
  • Injector
  • Resin tube
  • Adhesive curing film
  • Make a simple cleaning solution with a mild detergent and some water. Wash the window thoroughly and then rinse it with water before drying.

  • Suction the stabilizer to the window. Place the suction cup piece on the underside of the stabilizer onto the window. Be sure that the damaged areas are enclosed underneath the cup.

  • Take the injector and the resin tube, and then push the tube into the injector.

  • Slip the injector into its dedicated opening on the stabilizer.

  • Remove the injector only, not the resin tube, to begin the repair process. by removing the injector, it allows the suction to form between the stabilizer and the glass. That suction draws the resin from the tube and into the chipped areas for repair.

  • Allow 15 or so minutes for the repair to begin setting, and then remove the stabilizer.

  • Place the strips of adhesive curing film on top of the resin. This will help it harden and prevent it from running. Remove the strips after a few hours.