Conditions For Repairs

NOTE: Stress from a stone chip on the inside of the window

Crack in the windscreen

→ Do not press against the stone chips in the window from the inside.

Information

This repair method is a cost-effective repair that may have quality implications. To achieve the best repair result, always use the tool recommended by Porsche and attend the special training courses run by the tool/system suppliers.

It is only permitted to repair laminated glass in windscreens under the following conditions:

Damage in the driver's field of vision (30 cm wide in the wiper area -X- ) and at the edge of the windscreen (10 cm -Y- ) must not be repaired. → Driver's field of vision

Fig 1: Driver's Field Of Vision
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It is only permitted to repair damage to the outside of the windscreen. There must be no damage to the inner pane or plastic film.
The repair must be carried out as soon as possible after the damage occurred. There must be no moisture or dirt that has visibly penetrated into the damaged area.
The crater of the point of impact must not exceed a diameter of 5 mm.
Cracks extending radially from the point of impact must be no longer than 50 mm. → Stone chip with crack

Fig 2: Identifying Stone Chip With Crack
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A visible spot of around 1 - 2 mm in diameter will remain following the repair. → Repair result

Fig 3: Identifying Repair Result

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The following damage can be satisfactorily repaired economically using this repair method:

Bull's eye: restoration of appearance 90-99%

Fig 4: Identifying Bull's Eye
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Bee wings: restoration of appearance 90-99%

Fig 5: Identifying Bee Wings
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Star break: restoration of appearance 80-90%

Fig 6: Identifying Star Break
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Shattered break: restoration of appearance 70-80%

Fig 7: Identifying Shattered Break
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