Windshield Repair Forum

Greetings all, I have only been in the WSR business for about 6 months, and only part time. However, I have found a few marketing strategies that have worked, and a few that haven't. The most profitable for me has been working at a local carwash. I like it because I don't have to keep driving from l...

Granted, I've only been in the business for a year now, but I don't see how insurance work can be avoided completely. A lot of people know that windshield repair is paid by their insurance company, and I always tell them that is an option. Some choose that route, and some would rather pay cash/check...

My recommendation would be to drill/tap a bull's-eye at the tip of the 3" leg first, put your injector on, and fill it back to the break, but stop just short of the resin reaching the break. Cure it. Putting a piece of electrical tape over the break will keep it from curing any resin that might have...

I am just starting out too, and have ordered my kit. I found it was much cheaper and better to order your items separately. I may be wrong, but I think all you really need is a drill, chip and pit resin, drill tips, and a bridge. That's all I ever used on the job and I pulled 7-12 a day easily. I g...

I agree with Mr. Bill. Always ask them how old the damage is also. The older it is, the greater chance that dirt has gotten into the break and it can't be removed, which results in a less appealing repair, but will still be strong while restoring the structural integrity, keeping it from cracking, a...

I don't recommend tapping a bull's-eye that close to the edge. Even the smallest chips at the edge can cause an edge crack. I had a chip similar to this one along the black area on the edge (a star without the secondary bulls), and it wouldn't fill even after drilling. So, I tried tapping a bull's-e...

Mr Bill seems to be spot on, but I'll add a few comments. I agree, you do not need a lighter. I have never used one, and personally, I think it looks unprofessional. There is an entire discussion on this topic on the forum as well. Bottom line, it can give a temporary false appearance because it wil...

It seems they use some sort of acetone as a "dry out" solution. A couple guys discussed it a while back on the forum: http://www.windshield-repair-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8403&p=56211&hilit=acetone#p56211 I would never put anything into a break that isn't resin. Just my opinion. As far as the ...

Register with SGC (Safelite Solutions), but you can't be a participant with them until after you've officially been in business for a year. Registration is pretty much for billing purposes only. Don't count on getting any referrals from them as a participant either. Only exception are referrals to j...

There are a lot of good resins, as well as bad resins out there. Honestly, I haven't used that many different resins, but Delta and GlasWeld resins have both worked well for me. I think a couple guys on here like Glass Technology. I have mostly been using Delta resins lately with good results. Delta...