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 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

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

@FixItDepot

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped.

also instead of tapping, can apply some heat as well

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

7 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

2 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot did the crack get bigger?

@FixItDepot

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@FixItDepot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

@mintofu6901

8 күн 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...

This is the only kit I use now. All the others I’ve tried just doesn’t work as well as this one.

@FixItDepot

2 ай бұрын

I like it too. Can get good pressure and vacuum with the syringe.

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@spyderlogan4992

9 ай 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

9 ай 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

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

@FixItDepot

2 ай бұрын

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

@thepoliticallyindependent1512

2 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot thank you!

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

@FixItDepot

2 ай бұрын

That should be ok.

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

@FixItDepot

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.

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

@FixItDepot

17 сағат бұрын

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

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.