Long Crack Repair: The Wicking Method

Repairing a long crack in a windshield can seem daunting. The Wicking Method allows you to fill cracks quickly using just one injector, a couple crack expanders, and a q-tip.
Used in the video:
- Zoom Injector: bit.ly/2FWEhEy
- Crackweld Resin: bit.ly/2uXy4WF
- Crack Expanders: bit.ly/35Z9rpj
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[@superdude7459]

Great Work 👏🏽

[@bestclarkesspot]

Very good training. I also slide the bottle with the resin over the crack to inject resin, the only downside you can waste the resin.

[@glennfell2462]

Great vid!. This is my go to method. However running the injector along the break is great to know how to do also should an pesky air bubble show up.

[@danobobb7920]

Awesome,thnxs for the info..

[@MikeVentura-zk5ph]

Great video. Thanks for the info you share..

[@glasweld]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@Chelle778]

That was a great tutorial. Thank you for making it.

[@glasweld]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@alextreeman7964]

Thank You

[@hexiaokang4363]

Thanks GasWeld, still have question regarding drilling; do we need to drill if there is no end and crack is growing?

[@YalooTheGuru]

Great vid

[@glasweld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@superdude7459]

I would love to fix my own Windshield, have about a 30 Inch crack In It. Is this difficult to get started and learn?

[@hexiaokang4363]

is it better to use Qtips or use conditioner to move the wedge with injector up

[@alexmontoya7258]

I did my first repair today 3/11/2021, it was a chip with three 2” cracks I have no experience in repair of windshields and it turned out really good. It was on a leased car BMW. I think I need the crack extenders because I was struggling a little to get the resins to flow into the longer cracks. After the job was done I could only see a tiny spot, I tried to make the spot go away with the pit filler but it remained the same.

[@glasweld]

Nice job Alex! Yes, the expanders will help with a smoother resin flow. When you're ready to take your technique to the next level, here's a video on long crack repair to help you out. We recommend practicing on an old piece of glass. Good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKXFe2Cgg617pNU

[@billrogers2332]

Did you cure with the expanders on the inside of the glass?

[@glasweld]

Hello! We recommend slowly backing off the pressure on the screws of each crack expander before curing to allow the crack to slowly close up. Hope that helps.

[@QuinlanPower]

@glasweld Pls help, what is good glue/Resin and UV one or?

[@glasweld]

Our GlasWeld resins are the go to choice for techs who want a strong, long lasting resin. They've been independently tested to be on average 34% stronger than leading brands. Crackweld 1000 and 2000 are designed for long crack repair. Here are the links to check them out: glasweld.com/product/rock-chip-resin/. glasweld.com/product/crackweld-resin/. If you have more questions feel free to email us at [e-mail] or give us a call at [phone] and we'll be happy to help!

[@DCameronMauch]

How do you find a place that can do this kind of work? I have not been able to find anyone local (Denver/Boulder area) to can fix anything over 6 inches.

[@glasweld]

Reach out to our sales team at [e-mail], and they'll be happy to check if there's a technician that uses our products in your area.

[@user-xq6sp1ui7m]

"We are approaching the end of our crack". Man how many times have I heard that. . .

[@valdastomkus2353]

can you repair crack going through all window? also it's half year old crack

[@glasweld]

Hi Valdas. Unfortunately, a crack that long has compromised the safety of the windshield. We recommend replacement for cracks longer than 14 inches. Thanks!

[@awaisiqbal8934]

I have 3 large cracks generated from middle bottom of screen up to 1/3 Rd of windshield screen. Can permatex fill and repair them completely?

[@glasweld]

We recommend using GlasWeld long crack repair resin since it's designed specifically for repairing cracks. Here's the link to check it out: glasweld.com/product/crackweld-resin/

[@expectthebow6871]

is the crack weld 1000 the thinnest resin you use

[@glasweld]

Yes, the 1000 crackweld resin is our thinnest viscosity for cracks. We also have All Weather 2010 thin viscosity resins for rock chip repairs.

[@seahawksforever9504]

Once it has been cured and you don't like the result, can you redo it again or it's can only be completed 1 time only?

[@glasweld]

Once it's been cured you can't go back and redo it. It's important to set realistic expectations from the beginning with your client, especially if the crack isn't brand new.

[@empoyvega6795]

What if there is no entry point of the break? Will you need to drill at both end of the crack?

[@glasweld]

Hello Guerrero, that's right, you will want to be able to inject resin into the crack, so an entry point is needed.

[@empoyvega6795]

Appreciate your response. Can I drill in the middle of the crack as well? The long crack I have is arching in the middle bottom of the windshield...just above the dashboard..so 1 entry in the middle and 1 at the end of the crack...will that be risky?

[@glasweld]

@@empoyvega6795 Hey, it really depends on your skill and of course the break. If it's possible that you don't have to drill, then try not too because drilling can always be risky. But if you need some assistance our team can help give you some more guidance. Send us a photo of your repair and your inquiry to [e-mail]

[@empoyvega6795]

@@glasweld thank you. It will be my first time to do this. Its too expensive to repair cracked windshield where I am at. Its almost like buying a new windshield

[@glasweld]

@@empoyvega6795 Of course. Good luck and let us know how we can help.

[@mdsadiq1104]

I want this product. Please send me details I am from india

[@ProgrammingNewbie]

You don't want this product, this is a joke.

[@ottoglass2159]

👏 👏 👏

[@glasweld]

😊

[@bobmcalister]

Crack on inside of windshield?

[@glasweld]

You can contact [e-mail] or call us at [phone] and they'll be glad to help you out. Thanks!

[@ikigai47]

I don't get how crack separators are necessary given the crack is on the opposite side of the crack separators

[@annabellewallis291]

The pressure from the extenders is just enough to open the crack that little bit extra for the resin to flow in the crack more deeply & easily

[@Marcoosianism]

The crack expanders put pressure on the INSIDE of the glass right on the crack so that the outside bends to a more CONVEX shape and the crack opens up a bit.

[@dhawalghia]

Bro but how would you fill a crack if crack is from inside the car...where resin flow is against the gravity

[@glasweld]

We don't recommend repairing a crack from the inside of the windshield. Feel free to email us at sales@glasweld .com, and we'll be happy to answer any additional questions.

[@user-ij7pi3ch1u]

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[@glasweld]

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[@curtisramsey2219]

To bad you don't have a pen filled with resin when you push down on tip resin will come out

[@denniscraven8438]

THATS a great idea!

[@gregorywilson7677]

I’m sorry, for the prices for these products you might as well get your whole windshield replaced…

[@dixonflores4041]

You’re only planning on fixing one windshield? Or is it a business? I ask cause this is a training video for people who do this for a living, like myself. Otherwise you’re on the wrong page.