Woops broke it
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GlassStarz
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I read the previos post awhile back about did you ever break one luckily i never had recently bought a new injector hoping it would make cold weather repairs easier (suposed to give a better consistant presure and vac) well I did 5 cars in 10 degrees today did just as usual glass up to temp using just the defog(I use a ir thermometer to measure glass temp $40 radio shaq) used the same resin but new injector broke 2 out of the 5 whoops! back to using the delta injector tomorrow will be retiring the new fangled one (the only thing I can think is the 3 mount base 2screws and a injector is different than my old delta one and must cause some presure on the glass?) I guess the old rule of if it aint broke dont fixx it aplies here.
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Repair1
Woops broke it
GlassStarz,
WOW don't feel bad I broke two in one day before I know the feeling my first two jobs to boot, but not two out of five man that sucks.
My question is, are you sure your not going to tight on the glass. I have used a zillion bridges homemade etc. When they snap like that, it's one of a few possibilities. One of those fancy hand or electric pumps that you don't know how to use without some good training. Too tight on the glass and then resin problems, premature cure stuff like that.
Just my two cents worth.
Brian
WOW don't feel bad I broke two in one day before I know the feeling my first two jobs to boot, but not two out of five man that sucks.
My question is, are you sure your not going to tight on the glass. I have used a zillion bridges homemade etc. When they snap like that, it's one of a few possibilities. One of those fancy hand or electric pumps that you don't know how to use without some good training. Too tight on the glass and then resin problems, premature cure stuff like that.
Just my two cents worth.
Brian
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GlassStarz
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Scott Tyner
I've been fortunate so far. Just one break! 
To new techs just starting out: Just keep in mind that this does happen to even the most experienced veterans in windshield repair.
The worst thing you could do is to worry about it happening to you. It's very rare.
One thing I do before repairing a questionable looking break is to tell the person of the possibility of the break spreading.
I've talked to repair techs who actually have the customer sign a waiver before doing a repair, supposedly releasing the repair tech from liability. Of course, I don't know how this would hold up in court.
I personally do not do this. I feel that it might scare the customer into not wanting the repair done and since my experience with this happening is so rare, I don't feel the need to do this.
If you are thinking of using a waiver, put up a post and ask for others opinions and experience with waivers. I'm sure someone would be willing to give you an example of one they're using.
Scott
To new techs just starting out: Just keep in mind that this does happen to even the most experienced veterans in windshield repair.
The worst thing you could do is to worry about it happening to you. It's very rare.
One thing I do before repairing a questionable looking break is to tell the person of the possibility of the break spreading.
I've talked to repair techs who actually have the customer sign a waiver before doing a repair, supposedly releasing the repair tech from liability. Of course, I don't know how this would hold up in court.
I personally do not do this. I feel that it might scare the customer into not wanting the repair done and since my experience with this happening is so rare, I don't feel the need to do this.
If you are thinking of using a waiver, put up a post and ask for others opinions and experience with waivers. I'm sure someone would be willing to give you an example of one they're using.
Scott
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desertstars
name change
Scott.
As you know, the windshield is already "broke".
My waiver requirement depends on whether or not the customer has full coverage.
In either case, I point out the possibility the break could spread.
No signed waiver requested if they have full coverage; a signed waiver if they don't.
In your particular (granted infrequent) case, did you end up paying for a w/s or were they fully insured?
As you know, the windshield is already "broke".
My waiver requirement depends on whether or not the customer has full coverage.
In either case, I point out the possibility the break could spread.
No signed waiver requested if they have full coverage; a signed waiver if they don't.
In your particular (granted infrequent) case, did you end up paying for a w/s or were they fully insured?
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Scott Tyner
steering
The one that cracked out on me was a large rock-chip with three jagged cracks stemming from it. It was one of those on the borderline. Most of the time I wouldn't attempt repairing these kinds of breaks. But, the gentleman asked if I would try, so I did. He knew beforehand it could crack out. And did it ever 
It shot all the way up to the top of the windshield (it was 4-inches from the bottom.
It did this in all of about a second.
Scott
It shot all the way up to the top of the windshield (it was 4-inches from the bottom. It did this in all of about a second.
Scott
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DaveC
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Scott Tyner
Hi Dave,
From my personal experiences, if I have a sneaking suspicion that a leg might run I will drill it.
With this said, PLEASE, (this is aimed at you new repair techs) DO NOT GET DRILL HAPPY! I have seen repairs that other guys have done that there were so many drill holes, it looked like an oil field.
Remember, you only want to drill when it's absolutely necessary. Cosmetically speaking, it will look much better.
Sometimes prevention can turn into overkill. Just take a minute or two to assess the damage and determine if you feel it's necessary.
HERE'S A TIP: Get a picture hanger (the kind that's about an inch wide and has two very small holes). They usually come in small packs of about 5. I paid $1.29 for 5. I've found that this eliminates the drill bit moving around when trying to drill a leg or the end of a crack. It works great!
Scott
From my personal experiences, if I have a sneaking suspicion that a leg might run I will drill it.
With this said, PLEASE, (this is aimed at you new repair techs) DO NOT GET DRILL HAPPY! I have seen repairs that other guys have done that there were so many drill holes, it looked like an oil field.
Remember, you only want to drill when it's absolutely necessary. Cosmetically speaking, it will look much better.
Sometimes prevention can turn into overkill. Just take a minute or two to assess the damage and determine if you feel it's necessary.
HERE'S A TIP: Get a picture hanger (the kind that's about an inch wide and has two very small holes). They usually come in small packs of about 5. I paid $1.29 for 5. I've found that this eliminates the drill bit moving around when trying to drill a leg or the end of a crack. It works great!Scott
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