Windshield Repair Forum

Novus uses disposable injectors. Will they work with other systems bridges?

I used to change the seals in my Novus injectors, they do work with some other systems but not all. I would not want to use them again, as they lack the consistency I am now used to.

why did you change the seals in them, since the whole injector is disposable? I think they are to be thrown away after a few repairs. What kind of consistency issues do they have?

I was with Novus for about 16 years or so, it was cheaper and far greener to buy just the injector seals, there was also nothing on the injector to wear out. Look up inside the inector and you will see the two way seals are very small, these do not last long before seepage occurs thus giving less pressure than I like.

I supply plenty of ex Novus guys over here, they all tell me they would not want to go back.

After paying a visit to Novus last week, I now will never consider using them. They bragged how great their system is and they are the original inventor of the WSR. Well, they can brag as much as they want but I dislike that they were bashing other manufacturers saying they all are copycats with ancient system. The fact that Novus uses plastic disposable injectors and claiming that it's newer technology and is much better than the stainless injectors is so funny.

I think we can say Novus was in at the start of WSR and were major innovators, you can certainly do quality repairs with their tools and resins, but of course you will certainly pay for it.

"After having to replace three windshields due to small breaks, inventor Dr. Frank Werner teamed up with chemical engineer Bill Wiele to find a way to repair windshields rather than replacing them. In 1972, Werner partnered with Gerald Keinath, patented his windshield repair system, and designed a business plan to bring it to market. The business, originally called Keinath Inc., was soon renamed Novus (Latin for "new"), and began franchising in 1985."