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51 31 015 Repairing Damage To Windscreens Caused By Pitting (Stone Chips) (Clear And Tinted Laminated Safety Glass)

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Field of vision (no repairs acceptable): 

Fig 1: Identifying Field Of Vision
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  1. 50 mm (gap between field of view / centre of vehicle)
  2. Up to end of wiper range, outside (field of view width)
  3. Restriction by wiper range (height of field of view)
IMPORTANT:

Repairs must only be carried out outside of the field of vision (refer to Fig 1).

If the stone chip damage is outside the field of vision, it is safe to make repairs.