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Okay- but why? Same reason?
Easy Fix???
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Okay- but why? Same reason?
All you do is get the smallest drill bit you got (you don't want a huge hole), and drill right where the crack ends. You just have to be carefull it doesn't slip and scratch your windscreen. I have done it a few times. It was either that or have the crack spread and then eventually have to replace the windscreen. It does work, even though it sounds a bit crazy. 
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Just you wait till VTNZ hear about this!
Temporary fix? and do you fill hole with slipreycon?
I have used a little bit of silicone to fill the hole, but if you get it small enough you don't really have to worry. Here is a quote from a website regarding drilling:
"Go to the auto parts store and get a glass repair kit...it is just a bottle of plastic stuff that gets hard after application. Then go to home depot and get a glass drill...1/8" will do. Drill a small hole at either end of the crack...make sure you drill deep enough to get at least half way through but don't drill a hole in your windshield. Then put in the plastic sealer so it is even with the rest of the windshield. The crack will not spread."
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http://www.car-accessories-magazine.com/windshield-repair-kit.html
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/27371/Warning_Dont_try_this_at_homeDrill_windscreen.aspx
You might mess your windscreen up, but if you were going to replace it anyway you might as well give it a try
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