🔧 What You'll Need to Fill a Windshield Chip

Before you get started, gather these items (available at most auto parts stores):
 

• Windshield repair kit (usually includes resin, applicator, curing strips, and instructions)
• Safety gloves
• Bridge Assembly
• Mini Rotary Tool
• Carbide Bur (round or tapered end 0.39/.047)
• Razor blade
• Microfiber cloth
• Glass cleaner
• UV light or sunlight for curing

🛠 Step-by-Step: DIY Windshield Rock Chip Repair

 

1. Clean the Area

Use a glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth to gently clean the windshield, especially around the chip. Remove any loose glass fragments with a safety pin or the edge of a razor blade.
 

2. Dremel out the impact point/setup bridge

Dremel out the impact point to 1/32" with your rotary tool/carbide bur. Once you achieve desired depth, blow out the remaining glass shards. Then apply Bridge (ensuring bridge injector end seals are over the hole and sealed to glass).
 

3. Inject the Resin

Insert the resin tube into the pedestal and apply pressure (usually using a bridge or screw mechanism). Let the resin fill the chip completely, removing any trapped air bubbles. (make sure you do injection AND suction 2 times each to ensure no air is trapped in the chip)
 

4. Cure the Resin

Place the curing strip over the filled chip and move your car into direct sunlight (or use a UV light). Allow 5-10 minutes for the resin to harden fully.
 

5. Remove Excess and Polish

After curing, scrape off any excess resin with a razor blade. Clean and polish the area to improve visibility and finish.

 

⚠️ DIY Repair vs. Professional Repair: What’s the Difference?

While DIY kits are helpful for minor, shallow chips, they often fall short when it comes to:
 

• Deep cracks or spidering chips
• Ensuring full structural integrity
• Warranty-backed results
• Restoring full visibility

In the Phoenix heat, chips expand rapidly—what starts small can turn into a full windshield replacement if not properly handled.

 

✅ Why Choose Gravity Auto Glass in Phoenix, AZ?

At Gravity Auto Glass, our certified auto glass technicians use high-grade resins and tools to deliver professional repairs that last. We don’t just fill the chip—we restore your windshield’s strength, appearance, and safety.
 

• ✅ Mobile service across Phoenix, AZ
• ✅ Same-day repairs
• ✅ Insurance-approved
• ✅ Warranty on all repairs
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📞 Don’t Wait—Book Your Rock Chip Repair Today!

Even if you’re confident in your DIY skills, there’s real peace of mind in letting a professional handle your windshield chip repair. Trust Gravity Auto Glass to get it done right the first time.

👉 Call us now or book online for fast, affordable chip repair in Phoenix, Arizona.