Stone chip repair in the windshield

When can a stone chip be repaired?

A small stone chip in the windshield can in most cases be repaired if it is caught early. Repair is suitable when the chip is smaller than around 25 mm in diameter, does not sit in the driver's primary line of sight (the A-zone directly in front of the steering wheel) and has not penetrated all the way through the glass. The chip must also be free of dirt, water and ice — these prevent the resin from bonding correctly. Classic chip types that can be fixed are star breaks, bullseyes (round) and combination breaks. Long, sharp cracks that run several centimetres are usually too large for pure repair.

How the repair is performed

We start by cleaning the chip and the surrounding area thoroughly. Then we drill a tiny hole down to the bottom of the damage — this gives the resin access to every cavity and air pocket. A vacuum injector pulls out air and moisture before filling the damage with an optically clear resin matched to the refractive index of the glass. The resin is then UV-cured for a few minutes before we sand and polish the surface flat. The result is an almost invisible spot — you can find where it used to be if you look for it, but the crack is stopped and the structural integrity of the glass is restored.

Time and price

A typical repair takes 30–45 minutes from drive-in to drive-out. You can drive away straight after the procedure — no curing time to worry about. The price is normally 800–1,500 NOK per chip. The most important point, though, is insurance coverage: almost every Norwegian car policy with comprehensive cover includes glass cover, and glass repair is usually 100 % covered with no excess. We file the claim directly with the insurer on your behalf if you wish.

Why act quickly

A small stone chip should be repaired as quickly as possible — ideally within 1–2 weeks of the damage occurring. When temperature swings (warm engine versus cold night), vibrations from road use kick in, and particularly during winter when moisture freezes in the chip and expands it, the damage spreads. What began as a small spot can within days become a long crack across the whole windshield. By then it is too late to repair, and you have to replace the entire glass — which costs 5,000–15,000 NOK and often also requires ADAS calibration.

We can fit you in fast

You can drop in on the day or book online. Stone chip repair is a quick, cheap and often free service that prevents a much more expensive windshield replacement. It is one of the smartest insurance benefits to use when bad luck strikes.

Book windshield service online or call us on 41 17 32 24.