Windshield Rock Chip

[katzjamr]

I have a small qouge from the point of a rock that has made about an 1/8th inch chip in the windshield. It is not a star or crack at this point, just a very shallow divot as if an ice pick were used on the window. Should i just have it repaired like any other glass or is there something else i need to know. Thanks

[SW03ES]

They probably wont be able to do much about that other than replace the glass. Its the same as it would be on any other vehicle.

[patt]

I don't know if it makes any difference to filling a chip, but the RX400H glass is suppose to be some kind of sound deadening glass.

If a problem got severe enough to warrant replacement of the windshield, one would want to get the same kind.

[katzjamr]

This chip is less than one eight of an inch wide and so shallow i thot it was dirt at first, my first instinct is to try a Novus or crack repair type of service.

[SW03ES]

All Lexus made after 1998 use a double thick sound deadening windshield. I'd always request OEM glass.

Doesnt sound like this is worth replacing and its just gonna happen again, trust me.

[jerryray]

I have a small qouge from the point of a rock that has made about an 1/8th inch chip in the windshield.  It is not a star or crack at this point, just a very shallow divot as if an ice pick were used on the window.  Should i just have it repaired like any other glass or is there something else i need to know.  Thanks

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I suggest you pick up a kit ~$14.95 in the auto parts store. It's not difficult to do.

I have used these on my ES300 and the RX330. I have fixed bullet type stars and the type you describe. Do it quickly before dirt and moisture get in there.

[RX400h]

Most insurance companies will have this type of windshield damage fixed for free - no deductible at all. The glass repair people come to you, whether you're at home or at the office. They did an excellent job with my Mazda windshield's chip.