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General Information

WARNING: Before using the product, make sure to read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied by the manufacturer or supplier.
WARNING: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
NOTE: Always follow the relevant supplier's recommendations.
NOTE: Do not mix products from different suppliers.

See information about bonded windows, general safety information. Refer to BONDED WINDOW, GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Fig 1: Identifying Bonded Window Glass Thicknesses
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Fig 2: Window Chip Repair Procedure (2 of 17))
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Fig 3: Identifying Minimum Distance Between Damages On Window Glass
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Minimum distance between damaged areas in the pane of glass is 100 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Visual Inspection Of Damaged Window Glass
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Fig 5: Identifying Alignment And Application Of Window Glass Drill Kit
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Fig 6: Identifying Drill To Create Repair Hole
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Fig 7: Cleaning Drill Hole To Remove Glass Chips
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Fig 8: Identifying Repair Tool Placed On Window Glass
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Center the tool and apply resin filler according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 9: Identifying Applied Vacuum Measured On Gauge And Repair Time
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Create a vacuum using the tool and allow the resin filler to run out into the damaged area.

Fig 10: Identifying Heat Applied To Repair
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Heat the pane of glass from the inside and rub the window by hand to remove any air from the damaged area and help the resin filler flow out.

Fig 11: Identifying Applied Pressured Measured On Gauge And Repair Time
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Create an overpressure using the tool and allow the resin filler to run out into the damaged area.

Fig 12: Identifying Heat Applied To Repair
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Heat the pane of glass from the inside and rub the window by hand to remove any air from the damaged area and help the resin filler flow out.

Fig 13: Identifying Resin Filler Applied To Damaged Area On Plastic Film
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Apply resin filler directly to the damaged area. Apply a plastic film to keep the resin filler in place.

Fig 14: Identifying UV Light To Cure Resin Filler
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Use UV light to cure the resin filler.

Fig 15: Identifying Razor To Peel Away Plastic Film
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Fig 16: Using Razor On Repaired Window Surface
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Fig 17: Identifying Application Of Window Polish
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Polish with polish.