3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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My 94 camry has several samll cracks at the top middle as shown in the attached picture. The longest one is about 5 inches. And they are growing (probabely due to uneven road) !!! My question is: can I use some glue to inhibit the growth when I'm trying to find a suitable second-hand windshild? If yes, what glue shall I use?
I don't think glue would do the trick. If it bothers you, I would have someone come out and replace it or give a place that does windshield replacement a call and ask them if the have anything that would prevent the cracks from getting longer.
As for the growth, it's weather related. I had a crack at the far side of my windshield that was no more than 1/2" and it stayed that way for almost a year. One day in the winter I had it in a heated garage for repair and when I pulled out I watched the crack extend clear across the entire windshield in about 60 seconds. Fortunately the crack is about 3" from the bottom and poses no sight issues.
^Exactly. Have you ever put a hot glass in cold water? It shatters even without a crack being there already. It will really split fast if you have cold air outside and heat (especially defrost) on inside the car. Try what abe suggested first, it seems cheap enough to start with. If that doesn't help, call a windshield replacement/repair company before it gets worse.
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^Exactly. Have you ever put a hot glass in cold water? It shatters even without a crack being there already. It will really split fast if you have cold air outside and heat (especially defrost) on inside the car
i remember this from one of my classes in first year engineering tempered glass doesnt have this problem, unless it already has a crack in it. The glue should work, they've actually made a business out of something like this to help with chips on windshields...it'll do the job until you get a second hand one anyway
i remember this from one of my classes in first year engineering tempered glass doesnt have this problem, unless it already has a crack in it. The glue should work, they've actually made a business out of something like this to help with chips on windshields...it'll do the job until you get a second hand one anyway
I've seen where they can fill chips with some sort of material and literally make it disappear, but I wasn't aware of any fix for cracks. Do you know if it just stops the cracks from spreading or can it somehow remove them from being visible?
nah i dont think they remove them but they just strengthen the area so that it dramatically decreases the possibility of the windshield shattering while you're driving
If it's under 6" then better call a glass repair place before you have to replace the entire windshield. It's a safety hazard and some states' patrol will stop you.
The parts store kind is only for fixing single spot glass dings. Not cracks like those.
Question: It's only a small crack. Can I wait to have the windshield repaired? Answer: No. You really shouldn't delay.
The windshield is an important
structural element of your car.
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Originally Posted by max_dhn
Hi there,
My 94 camry has several samll cracks at the top middle as shown in the attached picture. The longest one is about 5 inches. And they are growing (probabely due to uneven road) !!! My question is: can I use some glue to inhibit the growth when I'm trying to find a suitable second-hand windshild? If yes, what glue shall I use?
chip can be fixed up, crack will just expand no matter what u do to it. The only possible way to stop the crack is to drill a hole out of the cracking area, and I dont see people doing that. Glue and clear tape on both side will buy you some time to find a deal for your windshield.
I don't know if the PPG place costs that much more. A cheaper place probably would be safelite.com. I wouldn't use their run-of-the-mill replacement glass (you can order OEM at extra $) unless you plan to sell your car soon. But their repair service may be worth the money.
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Originally Posted by max_dhn
Hi there,
My 94 camry has several samll cracks at the top middle as shown in the attached picture. The longest one is about 5 inches. And they are growing (probabely due to uneven road) !!! My question is: can I use some glue to inhibit the growth when I'm trying to find a suitable second-hand windshild? If yes, what glue shall I use?
I wouldn't use their run-of-the-mill replacement glass (you can order OEM at extra $) unless you plan to sell your car soon. But their repair service may be worth the money.
What does the OEM offer that another would not? It has to meet safety standards, so what benefit do you get from OEM?
My 98 Camry is being quoted at $214 with free mobile service. Two are quoting $214 and a third is quoting $284 (not sure why there is a $70 difference).
Sure, all must be AS-1 certified for the US market.
UV glazing, acoustic glass on some models (the new Chevy Malibu), and increased chance of getting a glass with distortion (like with run-of-the-mill glasses from across the Pacific), not that OEM glasses are distortion free of course.
Hey, but the price is good and no complaints of workmanship. So YMMV.
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Originally Posted by Strum
What does the OEM offer that another would not? It has to meet safety standards, so what benefit do you get from OEM?
My 98 Camry is being quoted at $214 with free mobile service. Two are quoting $214 and a third is quoting $284 (not sure why there is a $70 difference).
Sure, all must be AS-1 certified for the US market.
UV glazing, acoustic glass on some models (the new Chevy Malibu), and increased chance of getting a glass with distortion (like with run-of-the-mill glasses from across the Pacific), not that OEM glasses are distortion free of course.
Hey, but the price is good and no complaints of workmanship. So YMMV.
Thanks for the links. They are good starting points. After searching online, I went to Autozone and got the Fix-A-Windshield Repair Kit. Yes, it helps.
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