It is frustrating when a truck or car in front
throws up a rock and creates a nick in the windshield. If you
ignore it, it might spread and require a new windshield. There
are a few ways to put off the trip to a repair shop.
One - Clear nail polish
can fill the nooks and crannies of your small windshield chips
and cracks and when it dries, helps to seal and protect it from
the cold and elements that cause further cracking. Clean the
damaged area of your windshield with dish soap and warm water.
When dry, apply a thin layer of clear nail polish to the damaged
area and let dry.
Two - So clever that I had to look it up to verify. You can
actually fix a cracked window with garlic. Cut a garlic clove
lengthwise down the middle. Rub the cut side softly over the
crack and wipe away the excess garlic juice with a paper towel.
Garlic contains various sucrose compounds called fructans in
high concentrations. Fructanos are responsible for making the
knife sticky when we cut one of these and is like a natural
glue. When filled with the natural garlic glue, it will prevent
cracks from spreading. It is not a substitute for a professional
fix, but it will keep the crack on your windshield from getting
worse until you can get to a repair shop.