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Originally Posted by gt_repair
Brian
I have customers that are also in the aviation field and they kind of helped in my idea stoping the crack the way I do.
There is nothing technical about repairing windshields, just comnon sence and patiance to do a good job. What works for one break may not work for another.
Same for people.
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Don,
I agree 100% patience and common sense are a big factors in windshield repair and may be the difference between a good repair and a great repair. I disagree to say that there is nothing technical about repairing windshields.
The reason, in aviation we can only drill a pilot hole is becuase the material, usually aluminum, titanium or polycarbonate, that is all you can do with it. It an acceptable means per the regulations but they are not considered perminate fixes and are continually inspected for progression, which usually happens. Now with glass with have the ability to stabilize it in a different manner by creating an anchor which provides a larger area for stress disapation, helps ensure the crack does not pass under, helps ensure the true end of the crack is stopped prevent the connect the dots effect and not drilling to the laminate
Your method is working for you and that is all that matters. I am not trying to convert you to my method of anchoring a crack, just wanted to give you a a little background why we can only drill a pilot hole in aviation and the factors to why I drill hole that does not go to the laminate and create an anchor.
Gary,
You seem very curious as to not drilling repairs. Reach out and give me a call if you want to talk. I will help you as mush as I can over the phone.