Hey guys, I have two very small chips (less than 1/8 inch) in my front windshield. They don't appear to be getting any worse, but they bug the hell out of me. Is it even worth it to get these fixed or should i just leave them be?

 

I have these too and they annoy the hell out of me. I think they are like $50/chip to fix. But I haven't looked into it.

 

Just leave it...

 

I disagree. Living in Philly you will have some serious temperature changes over the seasons. At some point they will crack and work their way across your windshield. It will cost you a lot to get it replaced and your new windshield will not be as good as the factory one. Well worth the money, trust me.

 

I would get them fixed. I used to fix them and most insurance plans will repair like 3 a year for free. Go to a glass place (or some car washes do it) and find out. Even if your insurance doesnt replace them, my work only charged $20 for the first chip and $10 for each additional.

 

on another car, i got a weird bullseye type chip. insurance repaired it for free. i can still see the chip after they filled it in, but at least it won't spider

 

Doubtful... That tempered glass could take boiling hot water in the middle of January and not even creak.

 

you could try getting a windshield diy repair kit. It makes cracks/pits less appear ant and youll save money.

 

if it bothers you that much then go get it fixed. problem solved

 

New glass is less than $200.00 if you are woried about the chips. Chip repair may not be worth the $$$ vs: a new windshield

 

If the money isn't a factor, go right ahead. But I say just wait until your whole window cracks and replace it

 

Thanks for the suggestions. The chips appear to only be on the very surface of the windshield -- "nicks" would probably be the more appropriate term.

 

I've got a few as well. They're very annoying in bright light because it looks like there are dirty spots on my windshield. Getting them fixed wouldn't really help me though as I have to drive the freeway everyday, so it would just get damaged again sooner or later.

I have to say though. The Z windshield is a champ when it comes to rocks. I've taken a few very nasty hits and only come away with a small nick or chip on the surface of the glass. I even had a rock (kicked up by a semi that just changed lanes in front of me >_<) about the size of a grape smash dead center in my windshield and not even leave a mark. I could see the bish coming at me and just though "Well f**k", but there was no apparent damage.

 

Wow i would say the exact opposite about the oem piece of glass. Its a really thin piece i would say. I barely drive my car but my windshield cracked badly one day that i decided to take it out. I had it replaced by safelite and the piece is noticeably thicker.

 

I have State Farm and I just spoke to them and they can fix the chips for free since I have $0 deductible on comprehensive. Sweet!!!