What Kit to get? so many on the market.

[Jimmy Prince]

Iam 49 years and want to do windshield repair part time. I been looking at kits and there seems to be alot out there. I want something that give me support and online training. I guy fixed my wifes car last week for $70 bucks and i said to myself,Self, i could do this. I looked into it many years ago but got side stepped. The guy talked to me about the business and said there could be 5x more techs and you would still have enough work!!! he used the Glasweld system and looked easy as Heck and the chip was gone when he was done in 15 min.!!! i went to the web site and it looks good. i also like the delta system but i dont think they have a web training program? what do you guys think about the two? i would loike to keep my start up costs down at first if i can. i also looked into Liquid Resins that looks good also. HELP!!!..........Thanks...Jimmy

Business name would be Chip-Be-Gone windshield Repair.

[screenman]

For a start Delta have given you the opportunity to ask this question, this to me says they are good to go. I use Delta all the time and constantly produce quality repairs, I have tried both the other kits you mentioned and I do not like them. That of course does not say they do not work, just that I have found my preffered tools and suppliers.

There is plenty of work around for another repair guy, as long as they are prepared to go out and get selling. Have fun I know I do.

[chipfix]

Well Screenman is biased as he has business connections with Delta,and he should admit that when he gives his his opinion.

The tool that differentiates most suppliers is the injector,there are many different designs and most can do a good job if the tech knows what he is doing.
Personally I use LR injectors as they are well designed for vertical glass repairs and I only have to clean them every few months (with no detrimental effect on repairs).

Call me lazy cause I am ,but having to clean with solvents after every repair is a negative for some injector designs.

[screenman]

For sure I sell Delta in the UK, there were many companies I could distribute for I chose Delta because I liked the quality and the people behind the business. Like you I also do not clean my injectors after every repair, however I do clean them properly at the end of each day, only takes a couple of minutes and keeps the tools looking nice and clean.

Most of the repairs I carry out are on vertical glass, as I do most of my work for the bus and truck companies, I have no problem with doing the repairs at all, technique I suppose.

I am intrigued as to why cleaning an injector with solvent would be detrimental.

[chipfix]

I am intrigued as to why cleaning an injector with solvent would be detrimental.

What I meant to say,and I thought I did? was that the repairs turn out as well as possible and the injector is not harmed without having to clean the injector after every repair/day/week/month.

[screenman]

"but having to clean with solvents after every repair is a negative for some injector designs." It was this line of yours I was having a problem with.

I do not like to leave old resin in an injector for too long as it can absorb all sorts of contaminates from the atmosphere.

[just chippen away]

I use a Glass Technology "Spectrum" for all but the vertical and long crack repairs. There I use The Liquid Resins "Resinator Q.T". All with GT resins.

[screenman]

Does that mean you need to buy 2 different tools? whilst I seem to have no problem with just 1. Perhaps you can tell me because GT seem not to want to, why does the spectrum injector need to be so big? As for the resinator is that the blue plastic thing with a 2 or 3 seals and springs and other assorted parts, I have one of those in my box of bits that I do not use.

[Brent Deines]

Iam 49 years and want to do windshield repair part time. I been looking at kits and there seems to be alot out there. I want something that give me support and online training. I guy fixed my wifes car last week for $70 bucks and i said to myself,Self, i could do this. I looked into it many years ago but got side stepped. The guy talked to me about the business and said there could be 5x more techs and you would still have enough work!!! he used the Glasweld system and looked easy as Heck and the chip was gone when he was done in 15 min.!!! i went to the web site and it looks good. i also like the delta system but i dont think they have a web training program? what do you guys think about the two? i would loike to keep my start up costs down at first if i can. i also looked into Liquid Resins that looks good also. HELP!!!..........Thanks...Jimmy

Business name would be Chip-Be-Gone windshield Repair.

Jimmy,

Obviously there are many different opinions on which system is best. If possible, I suggest that after you do your research you purchase the 2-3 systems that are on the top of your list and start playing with them. Just make sure that the companies you deal with will give you a money back guarantee in writing so you can return the systems that don't make the cut. During the trial period call the manufacturers for technical support, insurance billing advice, etc. Get to know them a bit as you will likely be working with them on a regular basis for a very long time.

Doing this will give you a good idea of the durability, ease of use, ease of cleaning, repair quality with no training, etc. Once you decide on a system and return the others you shorten the learning curve substantially by attending a training class. I think online training classes are great, but no substitute for hands on training in my opinion. However, if you have made up your mind online training is the way to go it sounds like your decision has already been made!

If you put the purchases on a credit card you may be able to try several systems side by side with no money out of your pocket, but if that makes you nervous, I still recommend making sure you get a money back guarantee in writing and speak with the manufacturers of the systems you are considering. Almost everyone is biased in one way or another (you always want to believe what you are using is the best), but hopefully you can sift through the friendly banter and get some useful information here on the windshield repair forum as well. If you spend enough time here you will figure out who to trust and who to ignore.

All of the companies you mentioned are reputable and with proper training the equipment should do a good job for you. In my completely unbiased opinion one stands out from the rest, but you wont find anyone at Delta Kits bad mouthing any of these companies and we're always happy to help you even if you choose to go with one of them. Like screenman, regardless of the system you choose, I just hope you are as happy doing windshield repair as I have been all these years.

The best of luck to you!

[Jimmy Prince]

I think that online training is a great way to go!!! unless the dvd that comes with most kits covers the training really well. I have watched the guy fix my wifes windshield and he used the glasweld system and it worked great and in no time at all!!!! They have great online training and a solid reputation. on the other hand, it seems that delta has Better customer care and is willing to help a new guy in the business. Does anyone now how there training DVD is frp Delta? could one learn from it and start doing repairs? like i said its down to two. does glasweld have a money back warranty? and how long is deltas money back warranty? I will get one kit or another in the next week.