How to Fix a Chipped or Cracked Windshield (Like Brand New)

I really appreciate his thoroughness. Also I like his effervescent character. It’s not overbearing or hyper. He’s smart, he explains everything you need to know, and gives great advice and tips, and he’s friendly. It’s no wonder he’s got 4 million car lovers watching his videos daily, myself included

As a professional auto glass technician, I'm impressed.

I already know you had a blast breaking all that glass. I'm so jealous!

I love when he says “don’t ask how I know that”

I like how he puts a lot of effort into his videos and he doesn't use $100+ tools like others so we can all do this at home

everyone: **something on car breaks** "nooooooo"
Chrisfix: **something on car breaks** "Yes new video"

I've seen others, but this video is by far superior. Really appreciated seeing the differences between plate, tempered, and laminated glass. Friendly, encouraging delivery of great information! Thanks so much!

I remember thinking I wouldn't use this back when it came out lol. 5.5 years later and I just fixed my windshield for $10 after going to 2 of my past shops and finding them closed down. Thanks Chris! A couple of pro tips for any readers: The manual says to keep the syringe in vacuum for 10 mins, do it. Use a plastic razor instead of the metal one provided. The Pilkington glass on my Accord is very soft and the included razor started scratching it while removing the adhesive so I used my plastic one and didn't have any further problems (no ugly screeching sound either).

Chris, I was a windscreen technician for about 3 years for Autoglass in the UK. That chip came out better than some of the guys doing it for about 10 years. Also that kit you used had pretty much everything you need minus the UV bulb and glass polish. We used to have a vaccume pump and a specilised unit that you could load your repair resin in. I love your videos, keep up the good work!

1 hour of watching ChrisFix videos later, "Ok, my resin is done on the curing strip. But now I need to super clean my car, install a short throw shifter, and make my own console box."

I immediately got your membership after I fixed my windshield chip. Thanks Chris, you made my day!

As a former firefighter, laminated windshields are great for saving you from flying glass, debris and of course as a structural component but man it is hard for cut even with windshield saws it takes a lot of energy to cut it out to get in, so keeping your windshield in tip top shape is crucial, good job Chris, keep up the good work!

That transition from showing us the broken laminated glass into showing us what we need to repair it was smooth is hell lol.

Chris :"Dont ask how i know" 😂😂

Chris is a GREAT communicator and has thorough knowledge of subject. He's the BEST presenter of all on the fix-it web. Congrats and thanks from all of us !

Some people are gifted to teach and explain things. You are one of them Chris! Thanks for sharing.

Dude, I'm a diesel technician and I love watching your videos. The way you explain everything in detail and make repairing vehicles simplified for people who are on a low budget takes part of the stress away.

I’ve used this video twice now! I might just download it

I really enjoy the content of this channel, but there’s also little things that most people probably brush past that make me happy, such as instead of telling the viewers to like subscribe comment like most you tubers Chris is always super polite and never makes anyone feel forced into anything by saying things like “if you like the content, consider subscribing”. I know it isn’t a huge thing but it just shows the little extra of the content of his character

Bravo! Most excellent delivery of information! Everything about this video was perfect. Very easy to understand and with all the necessary details. No unnecessary talk. I wished all instructional videos were done this well. You have set the gold standard my friend!! Thank you. I just discovered two cracks in my RV windshield. I am off to pick up three repair kits ( van windshield has a crack also). This video has given me hope that I didn’t have a few minutes ago when I was anticipating replacing my RV and van windshields. Thanks!!!!

Legends has it that once you go Chrisfix, you never go back to the dealership. Right Chris? 😉

i can still see it... oh Wait its my broken screen...

This is one of the best windshield repairs that I have seen...seriously, great job. I am going to repair the windshield on my car very soon and I may upload a video as well - before and after. Also, I am definitely going to get the kit with the vacuum syringe. Thank you for this great video!

Just had to fix mine. Wow. Followed Chris’s instructions exactly and it came out perfect. Can’t even tell there was a crack. Great instruction.

this channel is so usefull and satisfying at the same time

hey guys chrisfix here!!!!!! it never gets old bro keep it up.

Chris, you are a master at teaching and showing how to DIY repairs. 😎👍🏼

You’ve got to be the only guy in the world who gets excited when something breaks on your car 😅

great video! can't wait for engine bay cleaning video

New episode of Roadkill, Hot Rod Garage, Hoovies Garage, now ChrisFix, and it's the last day of school!

Man, you are the only channel in KRplus to provide utmost detail with the process!
Damn keep the great quality on details and keep posting more videos!

all the videos I've searched and watched on youtube no one fixed it this well as you did Chris. really awesome work buddy

Very helpful. 2 things to note (from the instructions:
- at the step when you pull back on the syringe (to create a vacumm) leave it like that for AT LEAST 10min
- At the step when you depress the plunger (to push the resin into the crack) leave the plunger depressed for AT LEAST 20 min
Also if you dont have painters tape to catch any resin that might run down the windshield, you can also use a post it note. Just place the sticky side near the crack and fold up on the paper to make a spot to catch it. If you slowly fill the reservoir with resin so it just reaches the top, you most likely wont have any spilled resin anyway

Looks like Chris's tempered glass is stronger than Tesla Cybertrucks🤣

Chris, I just repaired the crack in my 2017 Honda CRV windshield and used the same kit you used in the video, the results are amazing! I saved $138 over paying a pro and my repair even looks better than a previous one I had a pro do, thanks! YOU ARE THE MAN!

I should’ve known you would come in clutch. One of my favorite KRplusrs ever!

Its like Christmas present every time I see an upload by chris ahaha!!!

Lmao
8:16 Don't ask how I know that.

Simply Amazing! Great demonstration of how different types of glass work! The chip simply dissapeared!

Hey Chris I did your windshield repair last night with my car. Great advice on placing a blue tape under. When pulled the pedestal out, so much Resin came goshing out. The tape catch most and less mess. Your also right the UV Ray’s is needed. It’s cold here and I have it my garage. It had a hard time to cure and dry even after 6hrs.

"Don't ask me how I know". LOL! Gotta love Chris' infectious enthusiasm. Well done.

Seriously, one of the most informative and easy to understand instructional videos I have ever seen. So full of facts and so concise with real tips and tricks that are likely not in the instructions at all. Thank you for this!

I'd be hard-pressed to by find a better repair video of any kind on KRplus - So nicely done - Clear, thorough and didn't waste any of the viewer's time - Subscribed !

THIS IS THE RIGHT WAY TO DO IT. I watched plenty of videos about thing & none of them managed to get a good result like this. Very detailed explanation of the tips & methods.
Damn I'm impressed, subscribed!

I followed your instructions to repair a minor crack in my windshield and it worked beautifully. Thanks for posting this.

So much easier to use Chris' instructions and tips than the written instructions that come with the kit! Thanks for helping walk me through this and doing a pretty decent job.

Sounds like you had some learning experiences between the last windshield chip video you made and this one. Thanks for another super helpful tutorial!

Dude! Found you last week. I've binged watched your channel and this is by far the absolute best!

Windshield is a structural component of your car
Me: drives jeep
Windshield: folds down

ChrisFix License plates and plate frames will go up for sale on my website in a few days!!! They are awesome and as always I appreciate the support and hope you guys learn something new in this video!
Thanks for the support!
#ChrisFixDriftTeam

Just wow. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. You just saved some decent money for thousands of people. And all the great tips you include in your videos add so much value. I laugh at all those dislikes -- there must be a lot of windshield repair ripoff artists out there lol.

Thank you sir followed this to the letter and fixed my chip for 8 bucks saved me 150 bucks your the best there is no surprise to me you have 6.4 million subs easy clear concise instruction that actually helps

didn't you do a video just like this a little while ago?

Excellent video - as a car repair idiot this video was supremely helpful. It had flow, made total sense, and had some other tips and tricks in there to set us up for success. You rock dude!

You'r channel is the only reason I stopped giving car to service and started maintaining myself on weekends as hobby.
As a result I now have much more knowledge of the car, fun to maintain it and also save a tonn of money on the process!

You are a lifesaver! my mechanic wanted at least $100 for this work and the final bill would have been even higher as usual .. now i can repair it myself thank you

OG fans remember he did this already

Great video, Chris. I had my car inspected (Tx. Registration requirement). Some schmo asked me if I wanted the little chips repaired. I said okay, then he put a dab of super glue (or something of the like) on the chips and charged my insurance $75. It was a waste of money. The "repair" hardened and the resin faked off. Now I have to fix it on my own. Thanks for the video Chris!

Just wanna let you know that you are very awesome with these videos and the knowledge you acquired. I watch so many of your videos as an entertainment. Great jobs!!!

Always love the positivity and how you seamlessly include some extra background knowledge into your vids. 👍👍

Works like magic 👍

Used your video to do a repair on my windshield. I had seen an older video of yours, but I'm glad I saw this updated vid. Your tips and such were great. I used the Permatex kit that you had in an older video, and it worked great. I had a star crack from a rock, and the product worked outstanding. While there is a slight amount of "frosting" from where the impact was, all of the spider cracks and the small bulls eye are gone.
Unless I knew where to look, there's no sign of a crack. Appreciate the help.

As many of these kits as I imagine you’ve sold for them, I think you should get a percentage. Or at least a sponsorship. After watching this video I ordered a double kit. Followed your directions, didn’t even open the ones that came with it. It worked perfectly. I can spot them if I look very carefully but I’m calling it perfect. Thanks dude.

Thank you so much! I'm just outside NYC and I was quoted $160 by Safelite which is just crazy because I know they do it for the insurance companies for less than half of that! I had a small chip that started to spread and I had very little hope for this product to actually work but it did. I never saw air bubbles with the vacuum and I blew out the plunger trying to add too much pressure but despite all of that it came out perfect. I applied a touch of heat with a heat gun on low during the vacuum and I knocked on the glass during both the vacuum and pressure phases. The slight heat and the knocking really seemed to get the resin in the crack. Thanks again!

Hey Chris! I'm a new subscriber and I just found your channel. I immediately subscribed because you put so much effort into your cars. Your attention to detail is incredible. I know you spend lots of money for your videos but it is all for the best. Whenever you add rigs to your cars ( LED night bar, auxiliary reverse lights), I am completely mind blown on how you manage to have the right tools and the right brain to do the job. Also you are doing extremely well in drifting. ( I watched nearly all your videos after subbing!) Greetings from Australia! Best of luck in the future!

Nice one, as someone that fixes stuff like that everyday, it's really simple to do! As I call it, it's literally a waiting game!

Love it. Just used the same kit on my windshield and it looks awesome! Thanks Chris!

I know it’s an older video but it definitely helped me get it done and was basically spot on. Thanks for making a helpful video!

+ChrisFix,
Please do a series of videos giving an overview of the main systems in a car and their components.
The electrical system
The A/C system
The front end
etc.
Like this post if you agree

Hey Chris, recently started watching your uploads and I’ve gotta say, they’re the best I’ve ever seen. I do all the work I can on my own vehicle, so I’ve been around the youtube mechanic market, and this subscribe out of all of my various subscriptions is the best one I’ve ever done. My girl and watch your uploads like a tv series, we love how complete and understandable your videos are. Thank you from another satisfied subscriber.

Impressed the kit worked that well, I do chip repair all the time as an apprentice and it alot more intensive, involving first drilling the chip with a Dremel and then pulling it into a vacuum and injecting resin, then you heat it from the inside. And of course curing it after with a uv lamp and a protective film

thanks chris for this video its 2022 and you are still helping people out to this day!
you are the best

Awesome channel. I love how you explain everything in detail and give multiple ways of doing things. Thank you for your effort.

Yess heeee uppllloaaaded

The fact that this was made 4 years ago and he still responds to peoples feedback shows he cares.

Chris, your vids really help me out at work and my own personal knowledge, keep up the good work man👌

I can see clearly now, the chip is gone- I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone- is the mark that made me cry. It's gonna be a bright, Sunshiny day!

10:49 Ahhhh! My ears!

Wow! A definite step up from the last one. Thanks Chris!

Watched this video last week and even didn't know this glass repair existed , as I had a chip in my wind screen i thought I'd try this out today and low and behold it works but I don't think I would have done as good a job if I didn't watch this video or even know it could be fixed by myself so thanks again Chris fix your the very best .

Excellent demonstration. This system gets as good of results as any that I used professionally. The only thing I did differently was use a lighter on the inside of the glass to heat expand instead of tapping on the outside. I do find that tapping on the glass gets good results with less risk. If a person does attempt to use a lighter on the inside, you should be able to still touch the glass without burning yourself. We all did it this way. A heat gun is not recommended. Also, we used a small black light with suction cups to cure it faster as you mentioned. As a former professional that has done this for 15 years. The way Chris has done it here is the best way for a do it yourselfer.

Best fathers day gift, this channel,.

Brought the kit from the link on this video and used this video to help me! Looks a lot better! Thanks for the help Chris!

Hi Chris, I'm a big fan. I've got one personal tip to share with you. After letting the bubbles settle and pulling out the syringe, it's even better to top off the pedestal again all the way to the top with more new resin to ensure that there is minimal air bubble being pushed back in when re-inserting the syringe. If you like this technique and add it to your video, I'd be very honored :)

Damn these videos are amazing lol

Wow! This is a very good video! Very detailed and very well explained! Great work man! 👊🏽 👍🏽

Probably one of the best instructoral clip iv seen very clear direction very good thanks for the help.

I used your original video as a guide, but I purchased a different type of kit instead of the syringe type. This video was still very helpful for me to understand what each step is intended to do. The only trouble I had with the kit I used was that it still left a little tiny indent at the surface of the glass that won’t fill properly even though I repeated the last step with the cure strip 4 times. Scraping off the resin each time was an absolute nightmare. I’ll pick up the kit you recommended and see if that resin works a bit better, but I do think my repair is structurally fine. Thanks for the helpful videos!

This homie just taught me about glass
You learn something new every day

New ChrisFix upload *drops everything*

I love his enthusiasm. It sounds authentic. I don't think I've ever watched a car video all the way through before. For someone who has brought her car in to the dealership to change a tail light I'm quite confident that I can handle this car repair myself. I don't think I'll even let my boyfriend help with this job.

The talking while working is really something we all should appreciate.. as i really can't focus when i try to do wo work with perfection no matter how small or big is that but a slight distraction would affect my work.. well done i am happy for the result as well :D

*My worst teacher yelling at me*
me: 2:41
*My favorite teacher says to shut up*
me: 3:02

11:07 I love how he explains literally EVERYTHING he is doing even though removing that tape is common sense at that actual moment of the repair.

Thank you! I just repaired the chip in my window with this video and the kit you used. I wasnt sure it was working because the actual hole was soo tiny and i couldnt really see how it looked while it was drying but i did what you did and it looks sooo much better! 💃

just drove to Indiana and got a chip in the windshield! Opened up youtube and this popped up!!! Great video Chris!

Um looking at your reflection in the glass, are you in fact a 200 year old native american warrior with a mow hawk, large earnings and a bear hide coat? Or do you have the camera with mike strapped to your head, with cables, and lanyards running down the sides?

7:05 every door salesman😂😂😂

Chris you are the best always teaching us something useful and new. You rock keep on being great 👍.

Great Video, Chris, great comparison between two products, and great step by step.