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Question about that new UV-cure sealant for auto glass
Tried it on a chip repair yesterday, followed the directions exactly. The stuff set up way too fast, maybe 30 seconds, and left a cloudy patch I couldn't buff out. Anyone know a better brand for hot weather jobs?
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nathan_patel7mo ago
Yeah, that "set up way too fast" part is the killer in hot sun. I had the same clouding issue with a quick-cure brand last summer. Switched to GlassPro's summer formula, the one with the little sun icon on the box. It gives you a solid two-minute work time even when it's baking outside. The key is their thinner resin, it flows into the crack better before you hit it with the light. Buffs out clear every time for me now.
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thomas_young7mo ago
Nice tip, @nathan_patel, that thinner resin makes total sense.
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hugo_jones26mo ago
That "buffs out clear every time" claim seems a bit much. I've used plenty of those kits and even the good ones can leave a faint line if the crack catches the light just wrong. It's not like it turns into a new windshield. Most people just want the crack to stop spreading, not museum-grade glass. Is a perfect finish really that big a deal for a daily driver?
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