How to use the Permatex Windshield Repair Kit

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@xanderk84 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining the reason for creating a vacuum at the stage that the syringe plunger is pulled up.

@FixItDepot 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped.

@TravisHRF16CC 4 ай бұрын

I just used the Permatex product to “ repair” a bullseye spot with 12 and 6 o’clock 1/4” extended cracks. Results were excellent.

@FixItDepot 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@snowdogthewolf 11 ай бұрын

As for the leaking resin, I have seen other tutorials that suggest cleaning the window with alcohol (or a dedicated glass cleaner) to remove any oils that may have transferred from your hand onto the glass during the "thumbtack pit cleaning" process (the first step). That, they say, will allow the adhesive to provide a proper seal. I had a dump truck fling some gravel onto my windshield from the opposite lane, so I purchased two of these kits. They appear to work well, so hopefully that will save us some money.

@FixItDepot 11 ай бұрын

I agree with comment. I am pretty sure I cleaned mine with an alcohol wipe but failed to mention it. I was letting my repair stay in the "pressure" phase for a lot longer than the instructions stated and it eventually gave out. Still had a decent repair. Thanks for commenting.

@Benefits-ix9jy 6 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot did the crack get bigger?

@FixItDepot 6 ай бұрын

No it didn’t get any bigger. Repair is still good today.

@joannalee1249 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video for us. I benefited from this! Grateful!

@FixItDepot 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

@mintofu6901 4 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot It is very helpful. I also had a star cracks. It fixed my center crack is filled up but I can still see the out spread hair lines. I hope it wont propagate in the future...

@TheSickNeeds Ай бұрын

The million dollar question is HOW ON EARTH do you know when you put in 3/4 of the resin in order to have 1/4 of it left?

@FixItDepot Ай бұрын

I wondered the same thing. I wish the bottle was made of clear plastic.

@apolloarman 8 күн бұрын

does anyone know that this repair holds up when it is below zero in winter like Minnesota?

@user-jm9ep3zp5g 9 ай бұрын

also instead of tapping, can apply some heat as well

@elisabarrera8796 22 күн бұрын

Can I leave the curing piece for longer than 15 minutes on sunny days ? Wondering if the longer I leave it to cure the better the result?

@FixItDepot 22 күн бұрын

You can leave it longer. I have left it longer on some of my repairs with no issues.

@thepoliticallyindependent1512 6 ай бұрын

How has this or the rainX held up over time? Did either product prevent the crack from spreading?

@FixItDepot 6 ай бұрын

Both products have worked well for me and the cracks have not grown.

@thepoliticallyindependent1512 6 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot thank you!

@spyderlogan4992 Жыл бұрын

I'm just wonder if a simple, single drop of epoxy and the curing patch will fix a very small oval scratch(not a crack) on my windshield. Opinion?

@FixItDepot Жыл бұрын

I think that would work. Let us know how it comes out.

@spyderlogan4992 Жыл бұрын

@@FixItDepot We bought the Permatex kit. After cleaning the scratches thoroughly we applied a few drops to them, put the curing patch on, put the car into the direct sun and let it set for 1/2 hour. My hopes were dashed however. You would expect the scratch to be filled in, but nope. The best we could do(after multiple applications) was to reduce the blemishes about half. Might try another epoxy kit; but for now? Letting it go...thanks for the response.

@FixItDepot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know. I would have thought it would work. But at least we know not to try it. FYI, I tried it on a home window yesterday. Didn't work on it either and ended up cracking the window. The glass was so thin, when I pushed the resin container to the window it just created a long crack. Won't be trying that again lol. @@spyderlogan4992

@AmmoViaene 6 ай бұрын

Can I use a razor blade to scrape over the crack it’s self after it has dried?

@FixItDepot 6 ай бұрын

That should be ok.

@charleyz2621 3 ай бұрын

I lost my curing strip will it work without it?

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

@@charleyz2621 Sorry,I don’t know.

@WaterMeA-biscuit 5 ай бұрын

Do you have to scrape the excess resin off with a razor? Could I keep it on?

@FixItDepot 5 ай бұрын

I would scrape it off so it doesn’t affect your vision as much. It’s not hard to do and only takes a min.

@RiyadaNem 4 ай бұрын

If you use a heat gun it will help it run into the crack more

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

Just make sure to not heat it too much and the crack runs.

@sharkparty1027 Жыл бұрын

Which is better? Rainx or permatex long term?

@FixItDepot Жыл бұрын

Long term I think either is fine because they are using the same chemical for filling the crack or chip. If I had a long crack to fill, I would choose Rain-x because they give you more of the clear plastic curing strips. Otherwise, either one does a good job.