just ordered...

[Ricersux]

The 25th anniversary dbl bridge kit! I purchased a hlr kit from delta and have been extremely happy with it. I look forward to receiving my wsr kit as I'm sure the quality and service will be unsurpassed!

I just wanted to express my excitement in taking another step towards my goal of leaving my 9 to 5!

Thanks

[GLASSTIME]

That's Awesome!

I want to get the Delta Kits HL Restoration System! We currently use a system,

You will Love the WSR Kit!

Congrats! & Good Luck!

[scrubs147]

This is my first post here and I am of course having some difficulty with using this system but I know it will take a little time with lots of practice. The problem I see with this kits is mainly that the ‘training video’ could use more detail in explaining the usage of this kit that is, for the money that you spend on one of these kits you would think that a better video would accompany this system.

Many training videos I have seen using a similar kits suggests that you start the vacuum cycle first before injecting any resin. Other training videos also suggest drilling and or, at least trying to make a bulls eye in order to open the chip to except the resin. I have been practicing on two different RV style windshields where the windshield is actually at a 90 degree angle and neither one of them excepted the resin based on the Delta training video.

Drill bits of whichever type are not mentioned in this video as far as which type to use and when to use them in any detail. Whenever trying to inject resin into the injector when it is on a windshield with a 90 degree angle the resin wants to comes back out just as quick as you try to put it in. I will be heading out to a junk yard soon to practice till I it’s past my bed time but, this training video that comes with these kits lack a lot of info… I seem to have gotten more information off of ‘you tube’ which as I mentioned above, which is in contradiction to how the Delta training video is explained.

Drill or open the repair first in order for the resin to be excepted - Delta video only mentions making sure that the repair is debris free before starting. Start with a vacuum first instead of going right into an injection is what I am seeing from all other videos but, Delta video states to go right into the injection and then do a vacuum. I guess I’ll try using the techniques explained on ‘you tube’ to see if that works.

[Brent Deines]

Scrubs, I'm sorry you are having problems, but we do offer free technical support so I suggest you take advantage of that. I also recommend attending a training class in Eugene to get you started on the right foot.

Admittedly windshield repair training videos leave a little to be desired, but at $1000/finished minute for a professional quality video there are limitations to the length of the training videos and how often we can produce them. Delta Kits does have a number of short videos on specific procedures that may help you, but I can tell from the description of your problems that you are missing some of the key points in the training video you have already viewed, so contacting us would be your best bet before doing anything else.

If you start watching youtube videos that are not produced by Delta Kits you are going to continue to have problems. I assure you that starting in vacuum is "not" going to help you if you are using a Delta Kits system and you rarely have to drill if you use Delta Kits techniques and products. You will not be happy with a Delta Kits windshield repair system unless you follow Delta Kits recommended procedures.

You also have to be careful about following recommendations on this forum. There are some very good technicians here who follow proper Delta Kits procedures, and there are some who have never used a Delta Kits system, or have never learned to use one properly. They may be experts on other systems, but that does not mean their advice will help you with ours.

I'm confident that we can walk you through the process on the telephone and help you get your technique straightened out, but the hands on training class is really the way to go. I hope we will hear from you soon.

If you fill out your profile you will get a better response from experienced technicians who frequent the windshield repair forum.

[screenman]

First try taking the glass back at less of an angle whilst you are learning basics.

[scrubs147]

Well, from what I am seeing out here, RV windshield repair can be accomplished even though the glass is at a full 90 degree angle - or at least I am hoping because if it’s not than I have he wrong system. I have heard that if the glass is not at the proper angle than the windshield has to come out… kind if defeats the purpose of any system if that’s the case.

Unfortunately I cannot travel over 3,200 miles one way to attend a training class on Oregon but I am signed up for the class that is coming to Clearwater, Florida in January. For now I have no other choice but to find a junk yard and practice but I will be calling Delta for some additional info and hopefully that will help. It’s strange because I have trained myself in so many different fields of expertise simply through books, videos and the help of the internet but, this one has got me blocked for whatever reason.

[maxryde]

Hey scrubs, I can understand your feelings while being "new". Brent is right to recomend training. They do a great job there at Delta, since your new to wsr I whole heartly agree with Brent on the training thought, I have had the privledge of attending there in Eugene Oregon three times, first for my self, then a refresher, then to get my brother MFG certified. It is worth going. I am in Panama City Beach Fl. now. If I can help I would be happy too. Scott

This is my first post here and I am of course having some difficulty with using this system but I know it will take a little time with lots of practice. The problem I see with this kits is mainly that the ‘training video’ could use more detail in explaining the usage of this kit that is, for the money that you spend on one of these kits you would think that a better video would accompany this system.

Many training videos I have seen using a similar kits suggests that you start the vacuum cycle first before injecting any resin. Other training videos also suggest drilling and or, at least trying to make a bulls eye in order to open the chip to except the resin. I have been practicing on two different RV style windshields where the windshield is actually at a 90 degree angle and neither one of them excepted the resin based on the Delta training video.

Drill bits of whichever type are not mentioned in this video as far as which type to use and when to use them in any detail. Whenever trying to inject resin into the injector when it is on a windshield with a 90 degree angle the resin wants to comes back out just as quick as you try to put it in. I will be heading out to a junk yard soon to practice till I it’s past my bed time but, this training video that comes with these kits lack a lot of info… I seem to have gotten more information off of ‘you tube’ which as I mentioned above, which is in contradiction to how the Delta training video is explained.

Drill or open the repair first in order for the resin to be excepted - Delta video only mentions making sure that the repair is debris free before starting. Start with a vacuum first instead of going right into an injection is what I am seeing from all other videos but, Delta video states to go right into the injection and then do a vacuum. I guess I’ll try using the techniques explained on ‘you tube’ to see if that works.

[Brent Deines]

Motorhomes and other vertical windshields are not a problem, but they are slightly more challenging. I think screenman was just saying that it might be wise to practice on something with a lesser angle until you get the hang of it. I large part of my mobile business was motorhomes and truck fleets.

Some people get it from the very first repair and some take a bit of coaching, but it's not difficult and anyone can learn how.

If you want to take advantage of maxryde's (Scott) generous offer you can send me your contact information and I'll pass it on to him, or vice versa. Glad to hear you signed up for the Clearwater training. You will feel much better after that, but hopefully you won't have to wait that long to feel better about your purchase.

[Roo]

$89 each way from Orlando to Portland, then rent a car in Portland and drive to Eugene. It's worth it, you would have the travel expenses paid for in 8 repairs or less. There may even be a shuttle from the airport to a hotel in Eugene.

The first RV I did, I had to use a little more resin than normal. Make sure you get your eye dropper all the way in the seal before squeezing resin out of dropper and try to get your injector screwed in asap. I have found patience to be a great help in WSR. Sometimes on that first pressure cycle not much happens but then you go to vacuum and back to pressure and the second pressure cycle the magic starts! I still have to calm myself down and not get in a panic when I don't see the resin flowing immediately.

[Roo]

oops I meant to say on Southwest airlines.