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It's happened to all of us, driving along the highway minding our own business, when a chip of stone kicked up by the car in front pings against the window and chips it. It's one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your car, and considering the size of the damage, it is disproportionately expensive to put right. Many people take their car to the repair shop with a stone chip in the windshield, and then get charged for a replacement at a cost of hundreds of dollars.

However, this need not be the case. Under many circumstances, instead of replacing the whole windshield, you can use a windshield repair kit to fix small cracks and chips in the glass at a fraction of the cost.

A typical car windshield is made up of a laminate of at least two layers of glass with a polymer resin sandwiched between them This gives the glass huge strength, and in the event of an accident, the resin is designed to hold the pieces of glass together and stop them showering into the car and causing injury.

Because of the layered structure of a windshield, crack repair is possible. Usually in the event of a stone chip, only one layer of glass is damaged, with the underlying layers remaining undamaged. This means that it is possible to make the windshield more stable, and prevent the damage getting any worse, without having to replace the whole windshield.

If the stone chip has gone through more than one layer of the glass, or is positioned right in the centre of the driver's field of vision, then you should consider replacing the wind shield completely, because under such circumstances, the damage could cause impairment to the ability of the driver.

If you are able to repair the windshield, you should carry out the work as soon as possible after the damage occurs. If it is left too long, the cracks can spread out across the screen thanks to the pressure of the air pushing against the glass when you are driving. As the cracks spread, the glass becomes weaker and weaker, and can eventually simply shatter under the pressure, which is obviously highly dangerous for the driver and any passengers in the car.

The actual method of repairing a stone chip or small crack in the glass is simple with the appropriate windshield repair kits. Although different manufacturers package the kit differently, the actual method used is roughly the same.

Windshield crack repair is carried out by injecting a clear resin into the crack or chip under pressure in order to completely fill any spaces, then the resin is cured rapidly using a special light that leaves it as hard as rock. If it is carried out properly there should be no distortion of vision when you repair windshield crack damage, and in many cases, the resin bonds so well with the edges of the cracks that the actual damage is much less visible and distracting for the driver.

As well as small windshield repair kits designed for a single use, larger professional kits are also available that contain enough resin and equipment to perform up to 100 repairs. Because it is a fairly straightforward task to repair cracked windshields using the proper tools, there are many companies available who will carry out the service on your behalf, although at a much higher cost than doing the work yourself - albeit a lot less than you would have to pay for an entirely new windshield.

The windshield on your car is there to protect you at all times, but it must be clear to see out of to help you avoid any trouble in the first place. It is vitally important to repair any damage to it, no matter how small it is, to ensure your safety, and also to prevent it getting worse and potentially costing you a lot of money.

Jason has been in the construction equipment and industrial sales business for over 10 years. He owns and operates Red Hill Supply to better serve the automotive and industrial industries. - Automotive Tools

Bicycle Maintenance - The Wheels

Now that spring is here, it's time to dust off your bike and prepare to ride. One of the most important things you need to do is make sure your bike is in good shape. So, get out your tools and let's do a quick tune-up.

First, check your tires. If any threads are showing or if there is any cracking from dry rotting, then it's time to buy new tires. Buy something lightweight with a Kevlar bead to lighten up your bike and to improve acceleration. And be sure to buy tires with the appropriate width and tread for your size and riding conditions.

Check the tubes if you're riding clinchers. Be sure that the valve stems aren't bent or broken. Pump some air into the tires. Patch any leaks with a patch kit, or just buy new tubes if you find yourself putting new patches on top of your old patches. As with your tires, it never hurts to upgrade to lightweight tubes, but I wouldn't recommend spending a small fortune. Saving rotating weight always makes a noticable improvement, but if you're broke, you won't enjoy the ride!

Check the rims for dents and cracks. Try pounding out the dents by putting a 2X4, or anything else you can find that is hard with a flat surface that won't break, on the rim and pounding with a hammer, using extreme caution, of course. If the rim is in really bad shape, you will just have to suck it up and buy a new rim.

Check all the spokes, replacing any spokes that are broken or just look chewed up. Be sure that you take the old spokes with you to the shop to get the exact same length for the replacements. Using the wrong size spoke is bad, so be careful. When replacing spokes, be sure to stretch them out once they are in place and tightened, before you true the wheel, see below, as this will help the wheel stay in true.

Now it's time to true your wheels. This is a skill I highly recommend learning to save yourself money, especially if your a mountian biker. Remember, that everytime you go head first into a tree, boulder, or building, or whenever your fall off a cliff, or get a thick branch caught in your spokes, you will need to true your wheels. I also suggest carrying a spoke wrench and spare spokes on mountain bikes and long touring rides.

Spin the wheels, and make sure they spin smoothly. If you haven't repacked the bearings for more than a year, or if the wheels don't spin smoothly, it's time for an overhaul. Using thin cone wrenches designed specifically for bicycles is a good idea. Now, loosen the outer locknut while holding the inner cone still with a cone wrench. Take the locknut off, then the washer underneath, then the cone. Take out the axle by sliding it from the other side, and catch the bearings as they fall. Clean everything up, replace the bearings with new bearings of the same size and same number. Using the old bearings is bad. They've been squished and are elliptical now. This means that when they settle into place, your hubs will be loose. That's bad. Be sure to put lots of quality bike grease everywhere (except on the threads of the axle) particularly under the bearings to hold them in place while you reassemble your hub. Slide everything back into place, and tighten the cone. There should be a little play in the hub when you tighten the locknut. Once you put the wheel back on the bike and tighten the quick release lever, however, there should be no play, and the wheel should spin freely.
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