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Is it worth replacing windshield over four minor stone pits?

I have had my car going on seven years and up until the other day my windshield was in perfect condition. I was driving along on a four lane highway (going about 65mph) and I noticed there was one of those double gravel trucks driving relatively slowly in the right lane. I wanted to get around it to avoid a stone chip to the windshield. Ironically when I was passing it, I heard one stone hit my windshield. Then about two seconds later another stone, this happened another two times (for a total of four stones). It was very annoying.

So, I pulled over and assessed the damage. There was one stone pit (not chip or crack) in the middle of the windshield closer to the driver’s side (so I see it while driving now). There are three other ones all scattered on the passenger side. They about 2mm in diameter. The one on the driver’s side has this black speck in it, it looks like a bug hit the windshield.

I took it to an auto glass place and they are not deep enough to get filled. So my only option if I was to get this fixed is to get a new windshield.

The marks on the passenger side do not bug me, it is more the one in the middle.

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    That is micro chips if they are that small. My eyeglasses have bigger chips in them and I ignore it. You get used to it. Like bug splatters. I would not worry about it until the window cracks. Which it MAY NEVER DO.

  • 2 years ago

    Maybe it is worth it if your insurance covers the cost.

  • Ron
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    It must be really taxing on your OCD if you had to pull over to assess the damage. I wouldn't do it. You could file a claim on your insurance

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Doesn't sound like something I would replace a windscreen over.

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  • 2 years ago

    Get a quote for replacing it, and determine if it is 'worth it' to you.

  • Joe
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    The glass shop can't do the resin fill? They must be really small chips.

    My own experience with blemishes like this is that, after a few weeks, you get used to them and don't notice them anymore.

    Beyond that: how much longer are you planning on keeping the car?

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